Park Springs’ Chefs Mentor the Next Generation

Located in Stone Mountain, Georgia, Park Springs is known for providing its Members with the best in entertainment, lifestyle, activities and of course, food. The Southeast’s premier continuing care retirement community once again brought the best to its Members, this time by bringing Le Cordon Bleu students to Park Springs. The culinary staff opened both doors and kitchens to to the students of Le Cordon Bleu Schools’ North America, Atlanta Campus for 12 week externships.

The Park Springs, Le Cordon Bleu partnership began in the summer of 2009 when Park Springs’ Food and Beverage Director, Jim Schneeberger sent Park Springs’ Executive Chef to the culinary school for a certification course. After learning about the externship program, Jim decided to bring a Le Cordon Bleu student to the Park Springs Community and the program has been a hit ever since. Both the students and the Park Springs staff benefit from the relationship, the culinary staff provides the students with years of valuable insights and secrets and in turn are inspired by the creativity and new ideas the Le Cordon Bleu students bring to the table.

With six different dining options varying from the elegant and tasteful Springhouse Grill to the quick and easy carry-out or home delivery service from the Bistro, Park Springs’ various dining options and 84 person staff created the perfect learning environment for the Le Cordon Bleu students.

At the Park Springs Bistro students are able to experience working in a fast paced food service, creating hearty sandwiches and exquisite salads along with other Bistro offerings.

The main dining hall, which seats 225 guests and features two separate dining rooms, teaches students the techniques needed in running a large-scale full-service restaurant.

In addition, students also get to learn about five star dining from The Springhouse Grill, a smaller full-service restaurant on the Park Springs campus. This restaurant is known for providing Members with a five star dining experience, including both high quality food and an amazing atmosphere.

The Park Springs, Le Cordon Bleu partnership is one that will continue for a long time and is just another example of all of the perks Park Springs Members experience on a daily basis. For more information about life at this premier active adult community, visit Park Springs.