Ashlynn Giles
Steubenville,OHIO
Summary
Dedicated dietary aide and cook with experience at Wyngate Senior Living Community, skilled in food handling safety and patient communication. Enhanced meal satisfaction through personalized dietary modifications, fostering a collaborative kitchen environment. Proven ability to streamline operations, significantly reducing food waste while maintaining high standards of cleanliness and safety.
Overview
2026
2026
years of professional experience
Work History
Dietary Aide and Cook
The Laurels of Steubenville
- Assisted in meal preparation and presentation, following dietary guidelines and resident preferences.
- Maintained cleanliness of dining areas, ensuring compliance with health and safety standards.
- Supported dietary staff in serving meals, promoting a pleasant dining experience for residents.
- Monitored food inventory levels, reporting shortages to ensure timely replenishment of supplies.
- Collaborated with kitchen staff to streamline meal service processes and enhance efficiency.
- Engaged with residents to gather feedback on meals, contributing to menu planning improvements.
- Kept all kitchen areas clean, tidy and free of hazards.
- Served meals to residents in accordance with established schedules and dietary procedures.
- Washed plates, cups, serving, and eating utensils and kitchen equipment in commercial dishwasher.
- Coordinated with other dietary aides and kitchen staff to ensure efficient workflow and timely delivery of meals, contributing to a smooth-running operation.
- Followed all food safety regulations while preparing meals for patients.
- Cleared tables and removed dishes, trays, and utensils from dining room to dishwashing area.
- Supported fellow team members during peak times by assisting with tasks such as dishwashing and restocking supplies, fostering a collaborative work environment.
- Maintained strict levels of cleanliness for tables, floors, and prep areas.
- Added food items, beverages, and utensils to trays and immediately delivered to correct rooms.
- Arranged tray and or table settings with proper tableware, condiments, and tray card.
- Improved patient satisfaction by providing high-quality meals tailored to their dietary needs and preferences.
- Maintained accurate records of patient meal orders to ensure appropriate distribution of meals according to individual requirements.
- Delivered nourishment and supplements to nurse station for distribution to specific residents.
- Set up and prepared cooking supplies and workstations during opening and closing to maximize productivity.
- Assisted in maintaining dry storage areas and handling unpacking, dating, and rotating of food and non-food supplies as directed.
- Collaborated with healthcare professionals to develop individualized meal plans based on patient needs, resulting in better health outcomes.
- Reduced food waste through careful portioning, inventory management, and creative use of leftover ingredients.
- Maintained strict hygiene standards in kitchen, significantly reducing cross-contamination risks.
- Cleaned and organized kitchen, dining and service areas.
- Prepared tables by laying out napkins and utensils, refilling condiments and performing other preliminary tasks.
- Adjusted food preparation methods in accordance with customer requests.
- Cut, sliced and ground meat, poultry and seafood to prepare for cooking.
- Trained new staff on kitchen operations and safety protocols effectively.
Teacher Aid ( One on One Special Education Sitter)
Bishop John King Mussio Central School
- Developed engaging lesson plans to enhance student learning and participation.
- Implemented differentiated instruction strategies to meet diverse student needs.
- Collaborated with colleagues to integrate technology into the curriculum effectively.
- Assessed student progress through various evaluation methods and provided constructive feedback.
- Enhanced literacy skills with targeted reading programs.
- Enhanced students' critical thinking and problem-solving skills through project-based learning.
- Maintaining a student’s focus in a classroom setting and giving sensory breaks as needed.
- Encourage good behaviors in classes with reward or breaks.
Dietary Aide and Cook
Wyngate Senior Living Community
- Assisted in preparing and serving nutritious meals to residents following dietary guidelines.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of kitchen and dining areas to ensure safety standards.
- Collaborated with kitchen staff to streamline food preparation processes for increased efficiency.
- Supported dietary needs by accurately documenting resident preferences and restrictions.
- Monitored food temperatures and freshness to uphold health regulations and quality standards.
- Participated in training new staff on proper food handling techniques and kitchen protocols.
- Implemented feedback from residents to enhance meal offerings and improve satisfaction levels.
- Enhanced kitchen efficiency by maintaining a clean and organized workspace, ensuring timely meal production and delivery.
- Assisted in the preparation of nutritious meals for patients with various medical conditions and dietary restrictions.
- Maintained strict adherence to HIPAA regulations when handling patient information, protecting confidentiality at all times.
- Assisted dietitians in monitoring patient progress, adjusting meal plans as needed based on feedback from healthcare providers.
- Enhanced patient meal satisfaction by providing personalized meal options within dietary constraints.
- Prepared special dietary meals to meet individual patient needs, promoting better health outcomes.
- Implemented feedback mechanisms for patients on meal quality, driving continuous improvement.
- Streamlined meal preparation processes, cutting down on waste while ensuring quality.
- Assisted in creating nutritional education materials for patients, fostering better understanding of healthy eating habits.
- Improved patient nutrition with carefully planned and prepared meals according to dietary needs.
- Adapted quickly to changes in dietary guidelines, ensuring compliance with latest health standards.
- Organized kitchen workflows, enabling team to prepare meals more efficiently.
- Trained new staff on dietary guidelines and kitchen procedures, elevating team competency levels.
- Collaborated with healthcare professionals to update patient diets, aligning with treatment plans.
- Reduced meal preparation times by optimizing kitchen operations, without compromising food quality.
- Assisted in menu planning to cater to diverse patient dietary restrictions, ensuring balanced nutrition.
- Followed safety and sanitation policies while handling food and beverages to uphold proper health standards.
- Cross-trained in other kitchen positions to support staff and meet customer needs and demands.
- Maintained effective supply levels by monitoring and reordering food stock and dry goods.
- Verified prepared food met standards for quality and quantity before serving to customers.
- Greeted customers and answered inquiries regarding menu items and specials.
- Observed diners to respond to additional requests and determine when meal completed.
- Prepared meals according to standardized recipes, ensuring consistency and quality.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of kitchen equipment and workspaces.
- Assisted in inventory management by tracking food supplies and ingredients.
- Monitored food safety practices, adhering to health regulations and standards.
Activity Assistant
Wyngate Senior Living Community
Weirton, WV
12.2022 - Current
- Assisted in planning and organizing daily recreational activities for residents.
- Facilitated engaging group activities, enhancing social interaction among seniors.
- Collaborated with staff to ensure a safe and supportive environment for all participants.
- Monitored resident participation and provided feedback to improve activity offerings.
- Implemented creative programs that catered to diverse interests and abilities of residents.
- Maintained accurate records of participation and progress for reporting purposes.
- Trained new staff on best practices for resident engagement and activity facilitation.
- Coordinated special events to celebrate holidays, birthdays, or other milestones that fostered a sense of community within the residence.
- Helped residents build and maintain interpersonal relationships, social skills, mental abilities, and confidence.
- Documented preferences and helped develop relevant activities.
- Scheduled movies, entertainment, and other special events.
- Assisted in preparing recreational materials and supplies for each activity.
- Kept athletic and games equipment and facilities organized and maintained.
- Ordered and maintained all recreational equipment.
Nurse Assistant (Aid)
Wyngate Senior Living Community
Weirton, WV
12.2022 - Current
- Assisted nursing staff with patient care tasks, ensuring comfort and safety.
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to healthcare professionals promptly.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of patient areas to promote a healthy environment.
- Supported patients with daily living activities, fostering independence and dignity.
- Improved patient comfort by providing compassionate and attentive care.
- Assisted with wound care and dressing changes, preventing infections and promoting proper healing.
- Facilitated smooth transitions between shifts by providing thorough hand-off reports on each patient''s status.
- Responded promptly to call lights, addressing the needs of patients in a timely and efficient manner.
- Supported infection control measures by maintaining a clean and sanitary environment for all patients.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Helped clean and prepare patient consultation rooms to maintain hygiene standards
Education
High School Diploma -
Steubenville High School
Steubenville, OH05.2018
Skills
- Time management
- Problem-solving
- Cleaning and sanitizing
- Customer service
- Patient communication
- Food handling safety
- Relationship building
- Food safety
- Table setting
- Dietary modifications
- Food delivery
- Cooking
- Kitchen organization
- Dietary guidelines
- Dining room setup
- Dining room service
- Healthcare
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Multitasking Abilities
- Active listening
- Tableside service
- Teamwork
Timeline
Activity Assistant
Wyngate Senior Living Community
12.2022 - Current
Nurse Assistant (Aid)
Wyngate Senior Living Community
12.2022 - Current
Dietary Aide and Cook
The Laurels of Steubenville
Teacher Aid ( One on One Special Education Sitter)
Bishop John King Mussio Central School
Dietary Aide and Cook
Wyngate Senior Living Community
High School Diploma -
Steubenville High School