Dining

Q: What do you enjoy most about working at Windsor?

A: The residents. I really enjoy interacting with our residents, it is my favorite part of the day.

Q: How would you describe your cooking style?

A: I tend to be somewhat of a minimalist in the kitchen. I am not big on using ingredients and garnishes just to dress up a dish, because I truly feel that food that is well prepared and well thought out should stand out on its own and speak for itself.

Q: What would you say is your favorite specialty in the kitchen?

A: I very much enjoy working with ingredients that mesh together to create something delicious. I love braised dishes. These dishes take a long time to cook, absorbing flavors from the liquid they are cooked in. The ingredients interact with one another to create something flavorful.

Q: Do you have any favorite dishes to make at home?

A: I like to keep it simple. I use the grill a lot when I am at home. More recently I have been experimenting with smoking various foods like ribs, briskets or steaks. It is so simple to add a smokebox to your existing grill and infuse foods with the flavors of applewood, hickory and other fragrant woods.

Q: What is your favorite part about working with residents at Windsor?

A: I have a good relationship with the residents at Windsor. We work together to make the best menu possible for the residents at our community. Residents have trust in me and are comfortable coming to me to share their feedback on the service. In this way we work together to make the experience the best that it can be for everyone.

Q: Were you surprised by anything when coming to work at Windsor?

A: When I came to Windsor, I found a diverse group of residents with a diverse set of tastes and preferences. I am so happy to see how residents can move into a community, maintain their quality of life and meet new friends. Residents at Windsor have a healthy atmosphere and stay active. This is always in the back of my mind when I think about how I want to live and care for others.

Q: How do you balance a variety of resident preferences?

A: We have a variety of taste preferences at Windsor. Fortunately, we are able to offer two unique special entrees each day in addition to our “Always Available” menu. The residents here appreciate the fact that we have a variety in our specialty dishes. We prepare Asian, Latin, American, Italian and other cultural dishes. Residents don’t get bored with the food at Windsor and enjoy the variety that we introduce as a culinary team.