Aspen Mcknight
St. George
Summary
Detail-oriented professional with expertise in allergy management, diabetes education, and food safety. Committed to optimizing nutritional care and enhancing patient meal experiences.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Nutrition Assistant
Intermountain Healthcare
08.2024 - Current
- Assisted dietitians in developing and implementing nutritional care plans for patients.
- Supported the preparation and distribution of patient meal trays in compliance with dietary guidelines.
- Conducted inventory checks to ensure availability of food supplies and nutritional products.
- Educated patients on dietary restrictions and healthy eating habits during meal service interactions.
- Collaborated with kitchen staff to optimize food quality and presentation for patient meals.
- Maintained accurate records of patient dietary preferences and restrictions for personalized meal planning.
- Participated in team meetings to discuss patient needs and improve service delivery within the department.
- Provided support to individuals with special dietary need to meet unique nutritional requirements.
- Assisted with preparation and serving of food in line with established nutrition guidelines.
- Maintained inventory levels of food supplies while adhering to budget constraints and minimizing waste.
- Assisted patients clients with mean plan development, addressing individualized dietary requirements.
Sous Chef
North Creek Grill
05.2023 - 07.2024
- Supervised kitchen staff to ensure efficient food preparation and service.
- Developed and implemented seasonal menu items reflecting culinary trends.
- Trained new team members on food safety standards and kitchen operations.
- Collaborated with head chef to maintain inventory and order supplies efficiently.
- Streamlined food preparation processes, reducing waste and improving service times.
- Ensured consistency in dish presentation and flavor profiles across all services.
- Assisted in managing kitchen schedules to optimize labor efficiency during peak hours.
- Managed food preparation tasks during high-volume service periods, ensuring all orders were executed in a timely manner without sacrificing quality or presentation standards.
- Trained kitchen staff to perform various preparation tasks under pressure.
- Planned and directed high-volume food preparation in fast-paced environment.
Assistant Manager
Nemo Drive Thru
02.2021 - 07.2024
- Supervised daily operations to ensure efficient service delivery and customer satisfaction.
- Trained and mentored new staff on operational procedures and customer interaction techniques.
- Implemented inventory management systems to streamline product availability and reduce waste.
- Monitored cash handling procedures to maintain accuracy and prevent discrepancies.
- Assisted in developing promotional strategies to increase sales during peak hours.
- Evaluated staff performance and provided feedback to improve team productivity and morale.
- Coordinated scheduling to optimize labor resources in alignment with business needs.
- Resolved customer complaints effectively, enhancing overall experience and loyalty.
- Supervised day-to-day operations to meet performance, quality and service expectations.
- Monitored cash intake and deposit records, increasing accuracy, and reducing discrepancies.
- Developed strong working relationships with staff, fostering a positive work environment.
- Oversaw daily cash reconciliations, ensuring accurate financial reporting and minimizing discrepancies.
- Improved customer satisfaction by addressing and resolving complaints promptly.
- Offered hands-on assistance to customers, assessing needs, and maintaining current knowledge of consumer preferences.
Education
Associate of Science - Culinary
Southwest Tech
Cedar City, UT05-2023
Skills
- Allergy management
- Diabetes education
- Health promotion
- Written and verbal communication
- Interpersonal and written communication
- Sanitation rules and regulations
- Meal distribution
- Special diets
- Cooking demonstrations
- Clinical nutrition
- Food presentation
- Cross-functional teamwork
- Food safety
- Food handling safety
- Safe food handling
- Kitchen support
- Cooking
- Food production
- Waste reduction
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Customer service
- Time management
- Attention to detail
Timeline
Nutrition Assistant
Intermountain Healthcare
08.2024 - Current
Sous Chef
North Creek Grill
05.2023 - 07.2024
Assistant Manager
Nemo Drive Thru
02.2021 - 07.2024
Associate of Science - Culinary
Southwest Tech