Catering standards

for food and drink at MÜNCHENSTIFT.

Catering standards are an integral part of MÜNCHENSTIFT's quality management.

Nutrition is an important aspect of care and quality of life. By providing a healthy and varied diet, we help to maintain health and promote enjoyment of food.

We adapt the diet to the specific requirements and needs of our residents and customers. We take preferences and habits into account when selecting meals. We treat people from different cultural backgrounds with respect and respect their traditions, including their diet.

To meet our standards, the most important requirement is excellent food quality. That is why we are increasingly using products from organic farming and animal husbandry.

Our meal programs are designed to meet the special needs of the elderly and those in need of care. Regular meals structure the day, contribute to well-being and provide a positive sensory experience.

The meals are prepared in accordance with the guidelines of the following professional associations, among others:

• Guidelines of the German Nutrition Society (DGE)
• Bavarian Guidelines for Senior Citizen Catering "Es ist angerichtet!" of the Bavarian State Ministry for Nutrition, Agriculture, Forestry and Tourism (StMELF)
• "Grundsatzstellungnahme Essen und Trinken im Alter" of the Medical Service of the Central Association of the German Health Insurance Funds (MDS)
• "Ernährungsmanagement zur Sicherung und Förderung der oralen Ernährung in der Pflege" by the German Network for Quality Development in Nursing (DNQP)

The chefs at MÜNCHENSTIFT facilities create a seasonal menu. This may be supplemented by individual requests where possible.

When designing the menu and selecting the food, it is important to us that:

• the food used is seasonal
• a high proportion of fresh and unprocessed foods
• an increasing number of products from organic farming and animal husbandry
• using labels for meat and fish to promote animal welfare
• regional products are sourced from local suppliers
• health aspects are reinforced through the use of high quality products

Every facility has a central kitchen where fresh meals are prepared every day. When preparing the food, we favor cooking methods that preserve nutrients, such as stewing, steaming or baking. We make sure that the food is kept warm for as short a time as possible.

Meal times are based on the daily routine and the wishes of the residents. The core meal times are:

Breakfast: Daily breakfast consists of a variety of items. On Sundays and holidays, there is an extended breakfast menu, e.g. yeast bread or boiled egg.

Lunch: Lunch consists of soup, a choice of two main courses and dessert or fruit. One of the main courses is vegetarian or suitable for a light, balanced diet.

Coffee & Cake: Every afternoon, we offer all residents a piece of cake and a hot beverage (coffee, tea, cocoa).

Dinner: There are also two menus to choose from at dinner time. We offer a hot meal several times a week. A warm soup is available upon request. Another option is sweet milk porridge with stewed fruit.

Additional Meals: Additional meals are available upon request. This can be a morning meal before breakfast, a snack during the day, or a late or evening meal after dinner.

In addition to a full board menu, we also offer light full board meals. One of the meals is always vegetarian.

For those with chewing and/or swallowing difficulties, we have modified consistency diets available.

For those who cannot use cutlery due to dementia, we create a finger food menu based on the main meal plan.

For residents who are at risk of malnutrition or who are already malnourished and have unintentional weight loss, we provide high-calorie foods and nutritional supplements.

Hans-Sieber-Haus offers a special menu for Muslim residents that does not include pork, gelatin or alcohol.

In addition, the kitchen and residential areas work together to prepare individual meals for residents with personal restrictions or medical conditions.

For the beverage supply of the residents: Inside we offer water (with and without carbonation), different fruit spritzers or hot beverages (coffee, tea, cocoa) throughout the da

Outside there are

• Hot drinks (coffee, various teas, cocoa or milk) for breakfast and afternoon coffee
• Malt beer and high-calorie mixed drinks for those who need more calories.

A variety of non-alcoholic beverages (soft drinks, fruit drinks, juices) and beer are available for purchase in the cafeteria.

We celebrate cultural and religious festivals and seasonal celebrations with appropriate meals. Our intercultural menus help residents feel connected to their home countries or faiths. Religious and cultural festivals such as Easter, Thanksgiving and Martinmas, as well as Eid al-Fitr, Hanukkah and Orthodox Easter, are also important. Celebrations include Carnival, Spring Festival, Summer Festival, Wine Festival, St. Nicholas and Christmas.

As part of the care services, cooking and baking activities take place with the residents. Each facility has ovens for making cakes and pastries. Fruit salads or dessert creams can also be prepared in the group kitchens.

Birthday parties and gourmet dinners are organized on an individual basis. In the summer, activities such as an ice cream truck or a mobile bread and pizza oven in the garden provide variety and entertainment.

In the Green Care facilities, fresh fruit, vegetables and herbs grown by the residents themselves are harvested and turned into delicious dishes by the residents. The kitchen works closely with the nursing staff.

MÜNCHENSTIFT offers different types of accommodation in order to provide individual care and assistance. This is also reflected in the organization of meals.

General care: Elderly people in need of care live in our care areas. Meals are delivered ready to serve and portioned on plates. Residents can eat their meals together in the community kitchen or in their rooms.

Shared housing arrangements: People with mild dementia find a nurturing environment in one of our shared house arrangements. An essential aspect of this type of living is cooking together in the community kitchen. With about 8 to 10 residents, they live almost like a family in a shared household.

Care oasis: In our care oases, we accompany people with severe dementia in the last phase of their lives. Meals are delivered cold to the living areas and heated as needed. This allows flexibility in meal times and the composition of individual components.

Serviced living accomodation: This type of housing allows residents to live independently with the option of services. Lunch is included in the base price. Additional meals (e.g. breakfast, dinner) can be booked as needed.

The central kitchens of the various facilities not only provide meals for the residents on site, but also prepare meals for many senior citizens in Munich.

Day care is a semi-residential care service for people in need of care who still live at home but are cared for at MÜNCHENSTIFT during the day.

Eating together is very important. As part of the activity program, residents also cook or bake together.

Meals on Wheels Munich delivers freshly prepared meals to residents' homes, including soup, a main dish, salad and dessert. Clients can choose from three different meals. Cakes and pastries can also be ordered with coffee or dinner.

The food is carefully arranged on porcelain plates and can be heated by customers with little effort using a user-friendly heating box.