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Senior Culinary Expert

Chef Kevin Penn

Vice President of Culinary


Across our StoryPoint Group communities, Chef Kevin helped define the culinary standards and practices of our organization.

Chef Kevin Penn

Meet Chef Kevin

Chef Kevin Penn began his culinary career in his hometown of Plymouth, Michigan, at the age of 14. He was a stock boy, dishwasher, deli helper at the Penniman Deli, and later a pantry cook at Meadowbrook Country Club.

It wasn’t until his time at Meadowbrook, under the mentorship of Chef Steve Schopen and Executive Sous Chef Paul Sulek, that Chef Kevin was first exposed to fine dining and decided to attend culinary school at Schoolcraft college. After school, he worked through the ranks at several high-end Detroit area
country clubs before making the jump to senior living at Independence Village of Brighton Valley.

Across our StoryPoint Group communities, Chef Kevin helped define the culinary standards and practices of our organization. He earned the distinction of Certified Executive Chef and Certified Culinary Administrator from the American Culinary Federation. Chef Kevin was soon promoted to Regional Chef and then later Corporate Executive Chef. Currently, Kevin leads a team of five regional and six district executive chefs that are collectively accountable for the dining experience of over 7,000 residents and the culinary vision of more than 70 properties in eight states.

“I believe that the most delicious dishes are made with real, whole ingredients, using classical cooking techniques. This allows me to bring out the full flavors and textures of the ingredients, while also drawing on culinary traditions”

— Chef Kevin Penn

Kevin's Recommended Articles

The Best Snacks for Seniors

The Best Snacks for Seniors

Snacking can be a great way to get a quick boost of energy during the day. If you or...
Snacking can be a great way to get a quick boost of energy during the day. If you or someone you love has trouble eating full meals or meeting nutritional needs through regular foods alone, healthy snacks can help fill in the gaps. While the occasional treat is perfectly fine, it’s a good idea to…
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Why Fortified Cereals Are Important And Our Favorite Cereal Options

Meeting daily nutritional requirements is essential for maintaining good health. However, for some individuals, especially those with low appetite...
Meeting daily nutritional requirements is essential for maintaining good health. However, for some individuals, especially those with low appetite or trouble swallowing, it may be difficult to meet daily nutritional requirements. Fortified cereals offer a convenient and effective option for people who may struggle to obtain essential vitamins and minerals through their diet alone. So,…
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6 Best Heart-Healthy Foods For Seniors, With Tasty Recipes

Your heart is the center of your health and vitality, so it’s important to show your heart some love...
Your heart is the center of your health and vitality, so it’s important to show your heart some love with good nutrition. Good cardiovascular health is especially crucial for older adults, so if you’re looking to start eating well and improve your well-being, consider a diet that will give your heart health a boost. Stay…
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Living with Independence

This blends active adult, independent living, and enhanced living — a home that lets you keep your independence while support quietly grows if you ever need it. This blends active adult, independent living, and enhanced living — a home that lets you keep your independence while support quietly grows if you ever need it. This blends active adult, independent living, and enhanced living — a home that lets you keep your independence while support quietly grows if you ever need it.

  • Active Adult Living: Active adult living is designed with your ideal retirement as our top priority. If you love being around like-minded individuals and meeting new people, you'll be right at home with us. Experience an independent, resident-led, carefree, and maintenance-free lifestyle.
  • Independent Living: From maintenance-free living to convenient amenities and more, everything is designed to help you spend your days exactly as you want to.
  • Enhanced Living: Unique to StoryPoint Group communities, enhanced living gives you the flexibility to enjoy greater independence while adding personalized support where it makes a difference. If your needs change, services can be added or adjusted over time to help shape support around your life.
  • Active Adult: Active adult living was designed with your ideal retirement as our top priority. If you love being around like-minded individuals and meeting new people, you'll be right at home with us. Experience an independent, resident-led, carefree and maintenance-free lifestyle.
  • Independent Living: From maintenance-free living to convenient amenities and more, everything is designed to help you spend your days exactly as you want to.
  • Enhanced Living: Unique to StoryPoint Group communities, enhanced living gives you or your loved one the flexibility to enjoy greater independence while adding personalized support where it makes a difference. If needs change, services can be added or adjusted over time to help shape support.
  • Active Adult: Active adult living is designed with your ideal retirement as our top priority. If you love being around like-minded individuals and meeting new people, you'll be right at home with us. Experience an independent, resident-led, carefree, and maintenance-free lifestyle.
  • Independent Living: From maintenance-free living to convenient amenities and more, everything is designed to help you spend your days exactly as you want to.
  • Enhanced Living: Unique to StoryPoint Group communities, enhanced living gives you the flexibility to enjoy greater independence while adding personalized support where it makes a difference. If your needs change, services can be added or adjusted over time to help shape support around your life.

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Living with More Support

This blends assisted living, memory care, and respite care with hands-on, around-the-clock support in a home built for that season of life.

  • Assisted Living: From medication management and support with activities of daily living (ADLs) to coordinating appointments and more, assisted living provides 24-hour assistance.
  • Memory Care: Designed for those experiencing dementia or other memory impairments, our licensed and secured memory care neighborhood offers specially trained employees, intentional programming, unique community features, and more.
  • Respite Care: Our respite program is designed for those who are in need of temporary care. Whether that means assisting individuals with regaining their strength post-surgery or providing some extra care for those who are recovering from a hospital visit, we’re here with the support our residents need. In addition to care, our respite program offers spacious apartments and access to all of our community’s services and amenities.
  • Assisted Living: From medication management and support with activities of daily living (ADLs) to coordinating appointments and more, assisted living provides 24-hour assistance.
  • Memory Care: Designed for those experiencing dementia or other memory impairments, our licensed and secured memory care neighborhood offers specially trained employees, intentional programming, unique community features, and more.
  • Respite Care: Our respite program is designed for those who are in need of temporary care. Whether that means assisting individuals with regaining their strength post-surgery or providing some extra care for those who are recovering from a hospital visit, we’re here with the support our residents need. In addition to care, our respite program offers spacious apartments and access to all of our community’s services and amenities.
  • Assisted Living: From medication management and support with activities of daily living (ADLs) to coordinating appointments and more, assisted living provides 24-hour assistance.
  • Memory Care: Designed for those experiencing dementia or other memory impairments, our licensed and secured memory care neighborhood offers specially trained employees, intentional programming, unique community features, and more.
  • Respite Care: Our respite program is designed for those who are in need of temporary care. Whether that means assisting individuals with regaining their strength post-surgery or providing some extra care for those who are recovering from a hospital visit, we’re here with the support our residents need. In addition to care, our respite program offers spacious apartments and access to all of our community’s services and amenities.

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