Cura chefs “WIN” Taste of Senior Living Culinary Competition! Team Cura defeated 19 competitors, including other senior living contract food service providers and self-operated communities.
As a first-time participant, Cura Hospitality’s Culinary team WINS Silver Spoon at the Taste of Senior Living. The food was the talk of the show which consisted of a land and sea combination of chorizo croquettes and ceviche crisps at the event, sponsored by the LifeSpan Network – – the largest and most diverse senior care provider association in the Mid-Atlantic.
Cura Hospitality is a senior living dining services specialist whose chefs bring culinary innovation and excitement to active senior living and life care communities…including our Taste of Senior Living winner Cura Corporate Culinary Director Chef John Cramutola, CDM, CFPP who says, “We presented savory chorizo and creamy Manchego croquettes with a smoky tomato jam, paired with a vibrant fresh ceviche due to its nuanced blend of flavors and homage to Peruvian tradition. This culinary creation reflects a thoughtful and inclusive approach to gastronomy, making it a fitting choice for the competition’s winning dish.”
Chef John leads culinary development for Cura, providing progressive ideas to elevate resident satisfaction. “I encourage Cura’s chefs to be creative with the company’s signature and trending concepts that feature recipes and authentic flavors from around the globe. The Peruvian-inspired chorizo croquettes and ceviche crips are just one example of how Cura’s culinary teams broaden our menus that appeal to the new “senior” whose palettes are accustomed to multicultural foods,” Chef John says.
Serving the senior living and culinary world for over 14 years, Chef John strives to instill his passion for food and hospitality into every facet of his work. Chef John is also humbled to lead award-winning chefs including Cura Corporate Executive Chef Jason Clark whom he shared the Taste of Senior Living win! Chef Jason assists with the development, implementation, and training of Cura’s culinary programs.
Chef John brings excitement to Cura-managed senior living communities…. pairing his love for food, his passion for learning, and his desire to usher in a new, fresh, and innovative approach to senior living dining!
Senior living community cuisine professionals are invited to compete for honors across several categories, including taste, texture, and appearance of their menu items. Read more in Western Pennsylvania Healthcare News!
