Meet our Dining Services Team

At North Oaks, our dining services team is dedicated to delivering exceptional culinary experiences and top-notch service to our residents.

We asked select team members their favorite dishes to cook, what they like best about being part of the North Oaks community, and more!

Tavon Rosber, Chef

1. What is your favorite food to cook/signature dish?
   Veal chops.
2. Who/what inspired you to become a chef?
   My dad.
3. What is your favorite part about working at North Oaks?
   Getting to know the residents.
4. Share one interesting fact about yourself.
   I had a scholarship to play basketball in college, but I chose to be a chef instead.

Sean Dawkins, Sous-chef

1. What is your favorite food to cook/signature dish?
   Seafood.
2. Who/what inspired you to become a chef?
   My dad.
3. What is your favorite part about working at North Oaks?
   The ability to be creative and craft diverse menus that appeal to our residents.
4. Share one interesting fact about yourself.  
   I love to fish!

Demonta Horton, Lead cook

1. What is your favorite food to cook/signature dish?
   Any kind of chicken.
2. Who/what inspired you to become a cook?
   My mom and grandmother.
3. What is your favorite part about working at North Oaks?
   Everyday is a different and exciting experience.
4. Share one interesting fact about yourself.
   I love to play chess!

Daryl Murray, Dining room manager

1. In three words, describe the dining experience you hope to cultivate at North Oaks.
   Great experience everyday!
2. How do you ensure the best possible dining experience for residents?
   Being prepared before service begins each night, and knowing the menus.
3. What is your favorite part about working at North Oaks?
   Meeting and talking to the residents, and hearing their stories.
4. Share one interesting fact about yourself.
   I served in the Navy for four years and was a military brat growing up.