Laura Kuldanek-Jacobsen
Director of Dining Services
How many people are on your team?
There are 9 of us in the kitchen
What special training or education helped best prepare you for this career?
I have a degree in Culinary Arts, but the experience I have gained from working in a variety of kitchens is the best training. Everyone I have worked with, worked for, and cooked for, has taught me something valuable.
What is your specialty or favorite dish to make?
My favorite thing to do in the kitchen is baking. I love making desserts and breads.
What makes the dining experience at your community stand out from the competition?
The thing that makes us stand out is our people. We have the best team of chefs and service staff that I have ever worked with. This is a group of people who want to be here, creating amazing food and experiences for our residents every day. Every member of this team brings something very special to Global Pointe. Our focus is on creating delicious, scratch-made food that appeals to a range of palettes. You won’t find a lot of processed foods in our kitchen. We work hard to offer our residents a variety of foods, including everything from favorite comfort foods to globally inspired meals.
More About Laura…
What are your top “go to” meals when you are cooking at home?
Pasta, curries, and healthy soups.
Cats or Dogs?
Both
Favorite Movie?
Casablanca
Favorite Book?
The MaddAddam Trilogy by Margaret Atwood
If you could go on a culinary trip anywhere in the world – which country/city would you go to and why?
I have always wanted to visit Japan, especially Tokyo.
What drives you?
My goal is to always have a positive impact on someone’s day, not just through a delicious meal, but by helping to create a thriving community. Working in senior living has given me the opportunity to do what I love in a setting where I feel I am doing something meaningful.
