Commun ty Matters Topeka Presbyterian Manor
October 2018
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Topeka Presbyterian Manor celebrated its many cooks August 13 to 17 for Chef/Cook Appreciation Week. From left, Evette Blake, Emily Vickery, Elizabeth Root, Angela Brunin, Steven Clark, Bryce Gonzales, Tiffany Marshno, Lucky Pollet, Sandra Shaffer, Kenia Castillo, Kathleen Wesley and Tara Schooler.
What’s cooking in the kitchen In Atul Karki’s world, there’s no such thing as “too many cooks in the kitchen.” At least, not in his kitchen with his great team of cooks! “When I realized there was such a thing as Chef Appreciation Week, I thought, ‘why not cook appreciation week?’” said Atul. “So, August 13-17 that’s what we did. We don’t technically have a chef here, but with the size of our community, these cooks do so much! They make things happen, and we should appreciate them.”
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During Chef/Cook Appreciation week, Atul’s team got a certificate and enjoyed a special cake. “Everyone needs to feel appreciated. Fortunately, the residents express their appreciation quite a bit, especially in our weekly food committee meeting. We like having that personal connection with residents, and we often highlight one of our dietary staff people in the daily menus, so COOK, continued on page 2
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residents can get to know them better.”
Community Matters
is published monthly for residents and friends of Wichita Presbyterian Manor by Presbyterian Manors of Mid-America Inc., a not-for-profit 501(c)(3) organization. Learn more at PresbyterianManors.org. Heather Pilkinton, executive director Chelsea Watgen, marketing director To submit or suggest articles for this publication, contact Chelsea Watgen, marketing director, cwatgen@pmma.org. Telephone: 785-272-6510 Fax: 785-272-0496 Address: 4712 S.W. Sixth Ave., Topeka, KS 66606-2284 Our mission: We provide quality senior services guided by Christian values. TopekaPresbyterianManor.org
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Since Atul took the reins in the kitchen at Topeka Presbyterian Manor, he’s been open to trying new things and improving the dining experience for all involved. In addition to celebrating his staff and meeting with residents on the food committee, Atul recently organized a “teaching kitchen” event for residents. “We brought residents in and we made a salsa recipe together. We tried various spices, and it was a great way to demonstrate our expertise as well as connect with residents,” said Atul. Atul plans on hosting the teaching kitchen events quarterly, as the
first event was such a success. We appreciate all that Atul and his team of talented cooks do to make Topeka Presbyterian Manor a great place to call home! Like us on Facebook