Independent reviews
Objective assessments you can rely on when preparing for audits, accreditation and internal quality decisions.
Dietitian-led menu reviews
Aged Care Menu Reviews and Audit-Ready Compliance Assessments
We provide aged care menu reviews, menu audits and dietitian-led compliance assessments for residential aged care, CHSP providers and food service organisations across Queensland and Australia-wide via telehealth and remote consulting. Our independent reviews provide clear reporting and practical recommendations that support audit readiness and better dining outcomes.
Aged care menu audits
Dietitian-led reviews
Fast turnaround
Evidence-based assessments
Audit-ready documentation
On-site and telehealth
What we do
Independent Aged Care Menu Reviews
Our dietitians assess your menus, recipes, meal systems and supporting documents against current aged care nutrition and food-service requirements.
We identify compliance gaps, explain what needs attention and provide practical recommendations your catering and management teams can use.
- Annual menu and mealtime assessments for residential aged care
- Full menu-cycle analysis covering recipes, portions and cooking methods
- Guidance for diabetes, renal, vegetarian, gluten-free and protein needs in ageing
- Review of texture-modified meals, snacks and IDDSI-aligned options
- Quality systems covering feedback, plate waste and continual improvement
- Audit-ready reporting for regulators and accreditation processes
- Independent reviews of third-party meal suppliers
Why providers choose us
Aged Care Menu Review Dietitians
Independent advice, aged care experience and clear recommendations for food-service teams, managers and compliance staff.
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Aged care experience
A strong understanding of aged care standards, nutrition requirements and the practical demands placed on food-service teams.
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Clear turnaround
We have completed a high volume of menu reviews with efficient turnaround times and clear communication throughout the process.
Since 2011
Supporting aged care providers and food-service organisations.
Our experience
Experienced Food Service Dietitians
Led by Kate Stoker and an experienced dietitian team, Simply Nutrition Dietitians has completed a high volume of aged care menu reviews for small and large organisations across Australia, including remote and multi-site providers.
Kate is an Accredited Practising Dietitian and Director of Simply Nutrition Dietitians. Since founding the business in 2011, she has grown the team to support aged care providers, food service organisations, community programs and health services across Queensland and Australia-wide via telehealth.
The team brings practical experience across food service nutrition, catering menu review, nutrition analysis, menu audits and compliance-focused food systems. Kate has also worked with Nutritics, supporting nutrition analysis and food service systems across Australia and New Zealand alongside food service providers, hospitality groups and corporate stakeholders.
We also support organisations with broader food service menu consulting and workplace nutrition projects through our corporate nutrition services .
We understand the real-world challenge of turning aged care standards and nutrition requirements into menus, recipes, food orders and systems that busy food-service teams can actually use.
Compliance support
Supporting Providers with Compliance and Meal Requirements
From 1 November 2025, aged care providers must meet new Meal Requirements under the Aged Care Act 2024 and Aged Care Rules 2025. We help you understand what applies to your service and put practical systems in place.
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Standard 6: Food and Nutrition
We assess menus against the Aged Care Quality Standards, including nutrition, safety, cultural suitability, dignity and positive dining experiences.
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Annual dietitian assessments
Menu and mealtime assessments completed by an Accredited Practising Dietitian for residential aged care providers.
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Specialised diet review
Assessment of diabetes, renal, vegetarian, gluten-free, higher-protein and IDDSI texture-modified menu options.
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Compliance documentation
Clear reports mapped to relevant requirements and prepared to support quality reviews, audits and regulatory processes.
Your assessment
What You Receive
Your report gives your team clear evidence, prioritised findings and realistic actions to strengthen compliance and meal quality.
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Menu analysis report
Clear findings, identified risks and improvement actions prioritised by their likely impact.
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Nutrition targets assessed
Evidence of alignment with the Australian Dietary Guidelines and the nutritional needs of older people across the menu cycle.
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Practical recommendations
Achievable recommendations covering recipes, portions, variety, special diets, hydration and food-service systems.
How it works
Our Aged Care Menu Review Process
A structured process designed to support compliance, audit readiness and realistic food-service improvements.
Send your menus and documents
Provide your menu cycles, recipes, texture-modified menus, supplier information and relevant supporting documents.
Dietitian-led menu analysis
We assess your menus against applicable aged care standards, nutrition requirements, meal quality and special-diet needs.
Receive your assessment report
You receive practical recommendations, identified gaps and clear supporting documentation.
Implement practical improvements
Our team can help prioritise realistic menu updates, food-service changes and ongoing review requirements.
Common questions
Aged Care Menu Review FAQs
Answers to common questions about aged care menu audits, compliance assessments and supplier reviews.
Do aged care providers need a dietitian for menu reviews?
Residential aged care providers must have their menus reviewed at
least annually through a menu and mealtime assessment completed by
an Accredited Practising Dietitian. Other aged care and community
meal providers may also benefit from dietitian-led reviews to
demonstrate nutritional adequacy and support their applicable meal
requirements.
What does an aged care menu audit include?
A menu audit may review nutritional adequacy, portion sizes,
variety, recipes, special diets, texture modification and alignment
with the requirements that apply to the service.
How often should aged care menus be reviewed?
Residential aged care menus must undergo a menu and mealtime
assessment by an Accredited Practising Dietitian at least annually.
An additional review may be appropriate when menus, suppliers,
resident needs or service-delivery arrangements change
substantially.
Can you review an external meal provider?
Yes. We provide independent reviews of third-party meal suppliers to
assess nutritional adequacy, quality and suitability for residents
or community meal clients.
Can you review texture-modified menus?
Yes. Our reviews can assess texture-modified meals, snacks and
beverages, including menu variety, nutritional adequacy and
alignment with relevant IDDSI texture levels.
Can the menu review be completed remotely?
Yes. We work with providers throughout Queensland and Australia
using telehealth and remote consulting. On-site support may also be
available depending on your location and project needs.
What documents will you need from us?
This depends on the review scope. We may request menu cycles,
recipes, portion information, texture-modified menus, special-diet
information, supplier specifications and relevant food-service
policies or records.
Will the report identify corrective actions?
Yes. Reports clearly identify gaps, risks and recommended actions.
We prioritise recommendations so your team can focus on changes with
the greatest compliance or nutritional impact.
Ready to Improve Your Menu?
We make compliance easier and dining better. Speak with our food-service dietitians about an independent aged care menu review, annual menu and mealtime assessment or third-party supplier review.
Talk with Our Team
Call 07 5379 3942
