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Amie Gahris

Sandusky,OH

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Desired Job Title

Dietary Director/Food and Beverage ManagerDietary Director/Director of Food and Nutrition ServicesDietary Director/Director of Food and Beverage

Location Preference

On-Site
Location: Sandusky, OH
Open to relocation: No

Important To Me

Company CultureHealthcare benefits401k match

Summary

Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure entry-level Supervisory position. Ready to help team achieve company goals.

Results-oriented achiever with proven ability to exceed targets and drive success in fast-paced environments. Combines strategic thinking with hands-on experience to deliver impactful solutions and enhance organizational performance.

Supervisory

Overview

1
1
Certification
35
35
years of professional experience

Work History

Dietary Director/Food and Beverage Manager

Saber Health Group Dba Bellevue Care Center
Bellevue, OH
12.2021 - 12.2025
  • Oversaw dietary department operations, ensuring compliance with health regulations and standards.
  • Developed and implemented nutrition programs tailored to resident needs and preferences.
  • Managed food service budgets, optimizing resource allocation for maximum efficiency.
  • Collaborated with healthcare staff to assess patient dietary requirements and modifications.
  • Trained and mentored kitchen staff on food safety practices and meal preparation techniques.
  • Implemented quality control measures, enhancing meal presentation and resident satisfaction ratings.
  • Conducted regular audits of dietary services, identifying areas for process improvement and cost savings.
  • Ensured timely delivery of meals to patients through effective coordination between kitchen and nursing staff during all meal service periods.
  • Continuously monitored industry trends, staying up-to-date with emerging innovations in menu design techniques that could potentially enhance the overall dining experience for our target customer base segmentations within our facility demographics framework
  • Maintained a clean, safe, and sanitary work environment in compliance with state health regulations and industry best practices.
  • Assisted in the recruitment, hiring, orientation, supervision, evaluation of dietary staff members to maintain a high-performance team focused on delivering exceptional service excellence standards throughout all aspects of their job responsibilities.
  • Coordinated special events such as holiday celebrations or themed dinners that provided an enjoyable dining experience for both patients and staff members alike.
  • Established effective communication channels between the dietary department and other clinical areas to facilitate seamless patient care coordination efforts.
  • Enhanced the overall dining experience for patients by creating visually appealing, nutritious, and delicious meals.
  • Collaborated with healthcare professionals to develop targeted nutritional interventions for patients with specific medical conditions.
  • Promoted a positive workplace culture characterized by open dialogue about ideas for improvement initiatives while encouraging constructive feedback from colleagues across various functional areas within our organization.
  • Planned nutritious meal options for individuals with various health needs and conditions.

Dietary Director/Director of Food and Nutrition Services

Concord Care Center
Sandusky, OH
04.2017 - 03.2021
  • Developed and implemented nutrition programs tailored to resident health needs.
  • Streamlined dietary operations, enhancing meal service efficiency across multiple shifts.
  • Led staff training initiatives, improving food safety compliance and quality standards.
  • Collaborated with healthcare teams to create individualized dietary plans for residents.
  • See job description ,above, for multiple tasks required and performed in my position of Management.

Dietary Director/Director of Food and Beverage

The Commons of Providence
Sandusky, OH
02.2013 - 04.2017

Multiple job tasks and responsibilities, as would relate to a Management position in Health Care Food and Beverage Service

Education

Associate of Science - Hospitality Mngmt.

Tiffin University
Tiffin, OH
05-1996

Bachelor of Science - Business Administration And Management

University of Toledo
Toledo, OH
05-1988

High School Diploma -

Columbian High School
Tiffin, Oh
06-1984

Skills

  • Sanitation protocols
  • Meal preparation
  • Food safety compliance
  • Procurement strategies
  • Healthcare regulations
  • Allergen awareness
  • Food production management
  • Dietary assessment
  • Menu planning
  • Special diets
  • Nutrition expertise
  • Written and verbal communication
  • Nutrition counseling
  • Sanitation rules and regulations
  • Quality improvement
  • Interpersonal and written communication
  • Taste testing and recipe development
  • Food allergy management
  • Teamwork
  • Teamwork and collaboration
  • Problem-solving
  • Time management
  • Problem-solving abilities
  • Multitasking Abilities
  • Excellent communication
  • Critical thinking
  • Team collaboration
  • Professionalism
  • Written communication

Certification

Servsafe Certified at multiple levels, including the 5 year Management level.

Timeline

Dietary Director/Food and Beverage Manager

Saber Health Group Dba Bellevue Care Center
12.2021 - 12.2025

Dietary Director/Director of Food and Nutrition Services

Concord Care Center
04.2017 - 03.2021

Dietary Director/Director of Food and Beverage

The Commons of Providence
02.2013 - 04.2017

Associate of Science - Hospitality Mngmt.

Tiffin University

Bachelor of Science - Business Administration And Management

University of Toledo

High School Diploma -

Columbian High School
Amie Gahris