ALONA CARAGAN
Irvine,CA
Summary
Highly skilled Dietary Manager with background in planning and implementing dietary programs in healthcare settings. Strengths include creating nutritious meal plans, managing food service operations and adhering to regulatory requirements. Demonstrated success in improving patient satisfaction through effective dietary management and staff training. Skilled at fostering positive relationships with patients, families, and team members while maintaining high level of professionalism and efficiency.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Dietary Manager
Compass Group USA
Charlotte, NC
04.2023 - Current
- Conducted kitchen inspections to ensure sanitation and safety procedures were followed.
- Reconciled daily transactions, balanced cash registers and deposited restaurant's earnings at bank.
- Consistently maintained high levels of cleanliness, organization, storage and sanitation of food and beverage products to ensure quality.
- Worked with dietitians to set menus meeting overall patient needs, as well as implement specific dietary plans for individual patients.
Nutrition Services Supervisor
Providence Mission Hospital Laguna Beach
Laguna Beach, CA
10.2014 - 03.2025
- Performed monthly inventory checks to ensure sufficient stock levels for all products.
- Managed scheduling for staff, ensuring adequate coverage during peak times and projects.
- Participated in recruitment efforts by interviewing prospective candidates for open positions.
- Fostered a positive and motivating work environment, leading to an increase in team morale.
- Delegated work to staff, setting priorities and goals.
Education
Associate of Science - Nutrition And Dietetics Technician
Orange Coast College
Costa Mesa, CA05-2029
Associate of Science - Certificate of Achievement Dietary Manager
Orange Coast College
Costa Mesa, CA05-2023
Associate of Arts - Liberal Arts
Cerro Coso Community College
Ridgecrest, CA05-2000
High School Diploma -
Burroughs High School
Ridgecrest Ca05-1998
Skills
- Therapeutic meal planning
- Meal development
- Recipe development
- Nutrition counseling
- Purchasing and procurement
- Department oversight
Certification
- Manager food handler certificate
Timeline
Dietary Manager
Compass Group USA
04.2023 - Current
Nutrition Services Supervisor
Providence Mission Hospital Laguna Beach
10.2014 - 03.2025
Associate of Science - Nutrition And Dietetics Technician
Orange Coast College
Associate of Science - Certificate of Achievement Dietary Manager
Orange Coast College
Associate of Arts - Liberal Arts
Cerro Coso Community College
High School Diploma -
Burroughs High School