Willow Valley Communities
Fernando Garcia has a wealth of experience in the culinary industry, holding various chef positions at different establishments. Currently serving as the President of the Occupational Advisory Committee at Lancaster County CTC-Mt Joy Campus, Fernando provides valuable advice on industry trends to prepare students for their future careers. Previous roles include Executive Chef at Willow Valley Communities, Landis Homes, and Spooky Nook Sports, where Fernando managed dining programs, staff, and maintained high standards for food preparation and service. Additionally, Fernando has worked as a Chef at The Hotel Hershey, Sous Chef at Cafe Firenze, and Line Cook at Lancaster Marriott and Convention Center.
Willow Valley Communities
For nearly 40 years, Willow Valley Communities has been devoted to helping 55+ seniors pursue exceptional lives. Over 1,300 Team Members bring their passions and talents to our community, where they are rewarded and recognized for excellence in many areas. For Team Members, Willow Valley Communities is a place to engage, to learn, and to grow while making a difference in the lives of our residents. Our mission, vision, and passion are simple: To enrich lives of our residents and team members by engaging mind, body, and spirit. We are dedicated to innovative programming, operational excellence, sound management, and striving to make our senior living community a great place work.