Maris Grove Employees Earn College Credit at Cheyney University

Maris Grove Employees Build Skills and Earn College Credit at Cheyney University

Maris Grove partnered with Cheyney University to provide a for-credit Culinary Hospitality Course for Maris Grove employees. Five employees enrolled in the class, including Line Cooks Keyon Emmons-Womack, Tanera Knox, William Precha, and Deshawn Watson and Assistant General Manager Matt Green -- who has since been promoted to Restaurant General Manager.

The 40-hour hands-on course taught by Cheyney University Professor Chef Christine Neugebauer focused on menu-planning principles, food service operations, food production, sanitation, and service. Course highlights included preparing fresh tilapia from the school’s fish farm, opportunities to practice advanced cooking techniques and personalized feedback from Chef Neugebauer in a small class setting. Maris Grove’s Tuition Assistance Program covered most of the cost of the class.

“Our employees were thrilled to have this opportunity to gain new skills, earn college credit, and prepare for advancement in their careers,” said Maris Grove Executive Chef Justin Pagano.

"At Maris Grove, we place a substantial emphasis on helping our employees grow professionally and personally," says Director of Human Resources Kelley Arredondo. "Our tuition reimbursement program, scholarship fund, and other great employee benefits help us attract, develop, and retain outstanding employees.”

For more information about Maris Grove careers, visit ELMjobs.com. In 2019, Maris Grove was named a “Top Workplace” by the Philadelphia Inquirer/Philly.com for the fifth consecutive year.

Maris Grove is a not-for-profit organization, developed and managed by Erickson Living®. The community is governed by its own board of directors affiliated with National Senior Campuses, who provide independent financial and operational oversight of the community.

About Maris Grove: Maris Grove, one of 20 continuing care retirement communities developed and managed by Erickson Living®, is situated on a scenic 87-acre campus in Glen Mills, Pennsylvania. The not-for-profit community of more than 1,600 residents and 740 employees is governed by its own board of directors, affiliated with National Senior Campuses, who provide independent financial and operational oversight of the community. Additional information about Maris Grove can be found at MarisGroveCommunity.com.