Chefs Of Local Senior Living Communities Compete For Ultimate Chef America Title; Event Educates Public On Healthy Dining And Aging

National sponsors include Advance Food Company, Ecolab, Entegra, Fidelity Printing, Nestle Professional, Royal Cup Coffee, Studio 1430 KEZW, TENA, Tyson Food Service, Vitality, owned by Nestle, and Walgreens.

The Ultimate Chef culinary competition is produced by the Culinary Arts Institute at Brookdale (CAI). The CAI at Brookdale is a professional development program designed to enhance the food preparation and presentation skills of Brookdale chefs. The dining and culinary arts team integrates hands-on training and classroom instructional materials that impart new food preparation skills and cutting edge techniques to enhance Brookdale residents' dining experiences. 

More information about Ultimate Chef America can be found at http://www.ultimatechefamerica.com and http://www.facebook.com/ultimatechefbrookdale.

Brookdale Senior Living Inc. is the leading owner and operator of senior living communities throughout the United States. The company owns and operates independent living, assisted living, dementia care, skilled nursing and continuing care retirement centers. In all, Brookdale operates 564 communities in 35 states with a capacity to serve approximately 51,000 residents, as well as operating a dedicated rehabilitation and therapy group serving its communities and residents nationwide. Brookdale is committed to providing exceptional living experiences within properties that are purpose-built, designed and operated to help residents live well while achieving an Optimum Life ® . Brookdale Senior Living communities provide a daily experience of programs, services and care that are unique as a result of the collective talents and inspiration of the residents, their families, and its associates – demonstrating Brookdale's promise of "Our People Make the Difference." Brookdale is a publicly-traded company (NYSE: BKD) . For more information, visit http://www.brookdaleliving.com

Contacts: Holly Botsford, Public Relations Manager, 414-918-5314, [e-mail]

Lizabeth Geiser, Director of Business Development, 720-291-7917 39, [e-mail]

SOURCE Brookdale Senior Living

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