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Cooking With Kindred Program Graduates Fifth Class

Andover, MA --- On Sept. 24 and 25, Regional Nutrition Services Director for the East Region Denise Robertson graduated the fifth Cooking with Kindred class. The 14 attendees included nutrition services staff, RDs and managers of five Kindred nursing centers.

Cooking with Kindred is a culinary education course that is an investment in our staff as much as an investment in the dining experience for our residents and patients. The intent of the course is to enhance taste and presentation of our dining experience, moving it to a more customer-focused experience in keeping with cutting-edge cultural change and advancing excellence in our industry.

The Program and the Raleigh Sysco staff created an ideal hands-on learning experience where we were reminded of the many resources Kindred provides for us to get the job done. Our cooks returned talking about what they were going to do to make better meals.

One graduate said: "I have just returned from two days of the Program. As an RD with many many years experience in this field, I have participated in many educational events. Cooking with Kindred was one of the best I have ever attended. It's impossible to accurately describe the excitement of the participants."

Another graduate said: "My cook came back very energized and is even more aware of customer service, portion control and garnishes. Being able to leave the facility to attend a seminar made her aware that she is an important part of this organization. She is now taking the time to prepare pureed bread with a flair, pays more attention to portion control and has an even more upbeat attitude! Thanks again."

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