Amber minto
Carnegie,OK
Summary
Experienced dietary manager with a proven track record of improving resident satisfaction through collaborative menu development and strict adherence to food safety standards. Focused on delivering high-quality dining experiences while ensuring compliance and optimal inventory management.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Cafe Clerk
Kiowa Casino, Carnegie
Carnegie, OK
07.2023 - Current
- Processed customer orders efficiently using point-of-sale systems.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of café environment to enhance customer experience.
- Assisted in inventory management and restocking supplies as needed.
- Provided exceptional customer service, addressing inquiries and resolving issues promptly.
Dietary Manager
Homestead Assisted Living
Weatherford, OK
05.2012 - 02.2023
- Managed dietary plans to meet residents' nutritional needs and preferences.
- Coordinated meal schedules to ensure timely service and high-quality dining experiences.
- Trained staff on food safety regulations and dietary protocols for compliance.
- Developed menus in collaboration with healthcare team to enhance resident satisfaction.
- Monitored inventory levels, ensuring availability of fresh ingredients for meal preparation.
- Implemented feedback systems to continuously improve dining services and resident engagement.
- Collaborated with health professionals to accommodate special dietary requirements efficiently.
- Purchased food supplies for department according to budget limitations.
- Interviewed, hired and trained dietary personnel to provide optimal service.
- Ensured compliance with state and federal regulations through meticulous record-keeping and documentation of all dietary department activities.
- Developed strong relationships with vendors, resulting in better pricing and more reliable deliveries for necessary supplies.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to create customized care plans that enhanced patients'' overall health outcomes.
- Optimized kitchen workflow processes which led to reduced preparation times while maintaining high-quality meals.
- Evaluated nutritional content of menus regularly to ensure alignment with industry standards as well as specific patient requirements.
- Visited with residents to inquire about satisfaction, quality, and personal preferences.
- Monitored production to check safety, standardized production and appropriate portioning.
- Implemented cost-saving measures without sacrificing quality of meals or service to residents, contributing to better financial performance of the facility.
- Evaluated employee performance regularly, providing constructive feedback for improvement.
- Spearheaded initiatives to improve resident satisfaction scores through listening sessions and subsequent adjustments to meal offerings based on feedback received.
- Oversaw food preparation and monitored safety protocols.
- Managed staff schedules and maintained adequate coverage for all shifts.
- Trained staff on proper cooking procedures as well as safety regulations and productivity strategies.
- Kept facility compliant with health codes, sanitation requirements and license regulations, alleviating potentially heavy fines.
- Purchased food and cultivated strong vendor relationships.
Head Cook
Weatherford Living Center
Weatherford, OK
06.2006 - 2012
- Supervised kitchen staff to ensure high-quality meal preparation and presentation.
- Developed and implemented seasonal menus based on resident dietary needs and preferences.
- Trained new kitchen employees in cooking techniques and safety protocols.
- Managed inventory control, reducing food waste through efficient resource utilization.
- Ensured compliance with health regulations and maintained clean, organized kitchen environments.
- Coordinated with suppliers to source fresh ingredients, optimizing cost-effectiveness while maintaining quality standards.
- Placed orders to restock items before supplies ran out.
- Maintained high standards of cleanliness and sanitation in the kitchen, meeting or exceeding health department requirements.
- Inspected freezer and refrigerator daily to check and maintain proper temperatures.
- Maintained high food quality standards by checking delivery contents to verify product quality and quantity.
- Efficiently handled high-volume service periods without sacrificing quality or consistency in food preparation.
- Prevented cross-contamination from utensils, surfaces, and pans when cooking and plating meals for food allergy sufferers.
- Trained kitchen staff to perform various preparation tasks under pressure.
Education
GED -
Carnegie High School
Carnegie, OK05-1985
Skills
- Client support
- Cleaning and sanitizing
- Reliability and punctuality
- Food safety
Timeline
Cafe Clerk
Kiowa Casino, Carnegie
07.2023 - Current
Dietary Manager
Homestead Assisted Living
05.2012 - 02.2023
Head Cook
Weatherford Living Center
06.2006 - 2012
GED -
Carnegie High School