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COMMUNITY FOCUS February 2021 17A

Aviva hires Morrison to handle

its food service operations

By Gayle Guynup

tarting in February, Aviva - A Solomon noted they were also cinated, we will be able to determine all be offered positions with Morrison,
Campus for Senior Life will be concerned about how these different a date when we can reopen our restau- while retaining their seniority or their
Susing Morrison Living for all of operations were handling Covid-19. rants and bistros. With Morrison start- tenure. Morrison also offers extensive
its food services. “What were they doing to enhance and ing on February 1, I am hoping that regional backup for training, purchas-
According to Aviva’s President enrich the dining experience for the sometime in March, depending on ing, hiring and quality control.
and CEO, Jay Solomon, in looking for residents while they were not able to Covid, we may be able to reopen our For 100 years, Morrison has been
one company to oversee Aviva’s entire congregate in large dining areas? What dining rooms,” Solomon said. serving delicious food and providing
food-service operations, we interviewed Morrison has been doing in other com- “More and more communities hospitality services, starting in Mobile,
multiple companies, but one stood out. munities is take food carts throughout are outsourcing certain departments Alabama. In the late 1980s, Morrison
“After going through everything, we the residences at different times of the to larger organizations that have the began bringing its culinary expertise
Bridge... Anyone?
felt very strongly that Morrison had a day, with different themes. This helps breadth and depth to make a significant to the senior living industry. In 2001,
strong, excellent reputation, with more to break up the monotony of takeout change that we don’t have the man- Morrison joined Compass Group USA.
The Bridge Group meets Thursday
than 400 accounts nation- food,” Solomon ex- power to make,” Solomon said. “Not Together, they have grown nationwide,
afternoons from 1:00–4:00 pm
wide, including 10 kosher plained. only are we gaining a quality partner, focusing solely on the senior living
on the Federation Campus
accounts. That was very Morrison will be but we are also gaining a variety of cost industry. Today, Morrison services in-
dependent living, active adult commu-
important to us to make responsible for all efficiencies.” (582 McIntosh Road).
Open to intermediate
sure that we connected the culinary services Morrison will be bringing a gener- nities, assisted living facilities, nursing
with a company that un- on the entire campus. al manager of culinary services to the homes, rehab centers and skilled liv-
and advanced bridge players.
Temple Sinai returns derstood kosher dietary When it begins on campus. And then Aviva’s food-service ing communities, offering the highest
For more information,
staff, from the executive chef to the
quality of food, nutrition and wellness,
February 1, Morri-
laws,” Solomon said.
call Bob Satnick
to campus in the final negotiations son will take over the front-line staff, will become Morrison as well as design and environmental
When Aviva was
at 941.538.3739
services.
in-room service, sup-
employees. Current employees will
and looking for a start plemented by the mo-
date, Solomon voiced bile dining program.
his concern that Passover It might be a mobile Do you play???Do you play??? Seasoned $ 5 pie
Thursdays / 12pm to 4ish
was coming up quick- Aviva President/CEO Jay Solomon dessert bar, or some- Jerusalem Room, Federation Campus
Thursdays / 12pm to 4ish
ly on March 28. “I needed to know thing else that will add a little variety to
(582 McIntosh Road)
how much time it would need to come everyone’s day. Once the dining rooms Looking to start an in-person
in, get established and then prepare can reopen, it will manage the indepen- game using all health precau- $5 pie.
tions; virtual game is also an
for Passover. Morrison had already dent living dining room, the indepen- Friendly but serious game!
thought it through and was able to give dent living bistro and the three dining option. Contact Marilyn
Contact Marilyn Oslander
me a timeline on exactly what needed rooms in Anchin and Benderson, which if interested.
Marily
n O
slander
to happen and when. That impressed are all closed right now due to Covid. Please 941.951.2029 Marilyn Oslander
lease
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us right off the bat,” he said. “Morrison On December 29, the Aviva cam- marasota@yahoo.com
941.951.2029
contact
also provided us with more than 1,500 pus got its first round of vaccines, with contact 941.951.2029
kosher recipes, so we could see just the second round planned for January marasota @ y ahoo.com
marasota@yahoo.com
Friendly
how extensive its kosher program is.” 19. “Once everyone has been vac-
BUT

The Spirit of Sarasota, Brought Home

A t A viv a, our r esident s do mor e than call our
At Aviva, our residents do more than call our
community home. They live here, with purpose
and meaning at every turn. Embracing the
beauty of Sarasota and our 27-acre campus.
Curating a thriving arts and cultural scene.
And ensuring your peace of mind with loving
staff in a safe and secure environment —
upholding the highest COVID safety standards.
1951 N. Honore Ave. | Sarasota, FL 34235
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