Chefs Who Left Prestigious Culinary Jobs to Cook at Nursing Homes

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"If more of us valued food and cheer and song above hoarded gold, it would be a merrier world." — J.R.R. Tolkien

Chefs Who Left Prestigious Culinary Jobs to Cook at Nursing Homes David Martin passionately reinvents nursing home cuisine with Harry Shen, turning stereotypes about elderly dining on their head. At St. Vincent's Care in Melbourne, Australia, they craft meals that rival top restaurants, ensuring residents savor every bite while meeting their nutritional needs. "We want to break the stereotype that aged care food is just a lump of food on a plate," Shen says. Their culinary creations not only delight taste buds but also spark relationships, as chefs connect with residents daily. Beyond just feeding, they're reshaping the perception of aged care as a creative culinary pathway. With this bold mission, they're mentoring future chefs and proving that passion knows no age limit. Together, they're cooking up change, one meal at a time. READ FULL STORY Be The Change Volunteer with a local nursing home or community center and build connections while nourishing others.

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