Ahmet Furkan Celenk
Little Falls,NJ
Summary
Chief Dietitian with expertise in large-scale healthcare food service operations, menu development, and regulatory compliance. Experienced in overseeing daily meal production for 1,000+ individuals across multiple hospital facilities while leading and developing cross-functional teams. Strong background in clinical nutrition management, operational efficiency, and mentoring future dietitians to elevate patient care standards.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Chief Dietitian
Metin Sabanci Baltalimani Kemik Hastaliklari Egitim Ve Arastirma Hastanesi
2020.07 - 2026.01
- Directed daily meal production planning for 1,000+ individuals, ensuring efficiency, nutritional compliance, and strict food safety standards.
- Managed procurement processes, including supplier coordination, product inspection, quality control, and inventory acceptance.
- Oversaw proper storage, inventory management, and full-cycle food production operations.
- Conducted post-production quality assurance checks to maintain hygiene and regulatory compliance.
- Coordinated the safe transportation of meals to 5 different hospitals, ensuring temperature control and food safety standards were strictly maintained.
- Supervised appropriate meal service delivery for both patients and hospital staff.
- Developed customized nutrition plans and specialized menus based on patient medical conditions and staff dietary requirements.
- Designed and implemented comprehensive monthly menu programs for patients and hospital personnel, ensuring dietary balance, cost efficiency, and regulatory compliance.
- Developed standardized recipes for large-scale meal production, ensuring portion control, nutritional accuracy, and consistency across all facilities.
- Prepared technical specifications (RFP documentation) for food service operations and supplier agreements in compliance with institutional and regulatory standards.
- Led and coordinated a team of 25 employees, including recruitment, onboarding, performance supervision, termination processes, and provided hygiene and occupational health and safety training to kitchen staff.
- Mentored 100+ junior dietitians during their clinical internships, enhancing team skills in patient care and dietary management.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nutrition And Dietetic
Istanbul Yeni Yuzyil Universitesi
Istanbul, Turkiye2019-06
Skills
- Menu development
- Food service management
- Microsoft office 365
- Dietary planning
- Sanitation rules and regulations
- Time management
Certification
- Food Safety & Sanitation Certified
- Occupational Health and Safety Training Certification
- First Aid/CPR Certified
- Food Waste Management Certification
- Salesforce Developer
Languages
English
Turkish
Timeline
Chief Dietitian
Metin Sabanci Baltalimani Kemik Hastaliklari Egitim Ve Arastirma Hastanesi
2020.07 - 2026.01
Bachelor of Science - Nutrition And Dietetic
Istanbul Yeni Yuzyil Universitesi