The Legacy at Willow Bend Hosts Culinary Experience for Collin College Culinary Students

Oct. 21, 2011 - PRLog -- There can never be too many cooks in the kitchen according to Chef James Rowland, the executive chef of The Legacy at Willow Bend, as he recently shared his domain with culinary students from Collin College. The “future chefs” recently visited The Legacy at Willow Bend to gain some real-world experience.

Chef Rowland discussed his past culinary experiences, gave the students a tour of the various kitchens throughout the community, and shared some tips on menu planning and preparation.

“I am happy to give students a ‘behind-the-scenes’ view of my world,” said Rowland. “Cooking for a large community like The Legacy at Willow Bend is a challenge and one I think every student should be prepared for. I enjoyed getting to know the students and discovering the different aspects of the culinary profession that they are going in to and the different work experiences they are each seeking.”

“We have impressive, well-equipped kitchens and an experienced cooking staff that provide a great learning environment,” said Lana Van Giesen, executive director of The Legacy at Willow Bend. “The Legacy at Willow Bend is pleased to be able to offer our space to these students, and glad they chose our kitchen in which to learn.”  

The Legacy at Willow Bend, Plano’s first and only life care retirement community, is situated on a 28-acre site at Spring Creek Parkway between Preston Road and Ohio Drive. The Legacy at Willow Bend offers resort-style services and amenities for active, independent seniors, as well as all levels of health care services on-site. The community features 103 independent living apartment homes, 12 custom independent living villas, 40 assisted living apartment homes, 18 memory support suites, and 60 private skilled healthcare suites.

The Legacy at Willow Bend is a 501(c)3 not-for-profit retirement community owned by parent company, The Legacy Senior Communities, Inc. The Legacy at Willow Bend, the only Jewish-sponsored life care retirement community in Texas, is open to people of all faiths.  For information, call (972) 468-6208, or visit www.thelegacyWB.org.