When it comes to fine dining, chef Clay Bordan has found that the secret to success is in responding to patrons with precision and maintaining a dining service that fully engages the diners. At La Posada, a Kisco Senior Living community, no detail is too small or too big when it comes to providing the perfect meal for residents. Bordan and his dining team work daily to provide five-star dining services with exceptional food and an ambiance that keeps residents coming back for more. As a Forbes-trained team, the dining staff at La Posada is equipped to provide residents with superior quality meals whether they’re casual, fine dining or even delivery, which was prevalent at the height of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Five-star Service
“Everything we do revolves around the resident and ensuring that we execute with five-star service for every meal,” said Bordan. “With the pandemic, we’ve learned to do that in entirely new ways as we shifted to a delivery model. As a team, we’re always looking for new opportunities to improve upon our services. There are many things behind the scenes we do that no one sees to ensure the food we prepare is done correctly and with precision. Our residents have worked and earned the right to enjoy themselves. Dining is just one way we can help them do that.”
While the quality of service is top priority, it’s only a piece of the puzzle as Bordan and the dining team are equally dedicated to ensuring the quality of the food itself. Borden and his team take health and wellness into consideration as well as the high quality of the ingredients. Ingredients are considered by what role they play in a meal and their impact on the menu. It’s this attention to detail that sets dining at La Posada apart.
Hidden Gem
“We’ve coined a phrase here, we call it the best local restaurant without locals,” said Bordan. “This is our hidden gem where no detail is spared. Everything is prepared as if you were in a restaurant. We are not looking at how a specific item fits into the menu, but why it is there. This enables us to cater to the residents and ensure they are receiving not only a quality meal but one that is beneficial for their wellness overall.”
Bordan says his team works to know not only the residents’ preferences but also provide them with delicious options that fit their dietary needs. In some cases that might mean a heart-healthy meal full of nutrient-rich foods like fruits and veggies, lean poultry and fish, and whole grains while for others perhaps gluten-free requirements come into play. Providing residents the opportunity to make healthy choices whether having a casual lunch or a four-course meal is crucial.
“There’s nothing quite like a good meal. Our goal is to ensure that every meal isn’t simply good, but great,” said Brad Cadiere, executive director of La Posada. “In all that we do, our residents are the focus. Chef Bordan and his team are diligent in their approach to provide high quality dining service. At La Posada, dining is another aspect of wellness and ensuring that residents are living life well.”
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