Belinda Jennings
Hiram,GA
Summary
Skilled food services professional with proven track record of driving impactful culinary programs and improving customer outcomes. Known for strong leadership, effective team collaboration, and adaptability to changing needs. Expertise in nutritional assessment, menu planning, and regulatory compliance. Recognized for strategic planning, problem-solving abilities, and results-oriented approach. Extensive culinary experience and education.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Director of Nutritional Services
Powder Springs Center for Nursing and Healing
08.2022 - Current
- Utilized advanced technology solutions for inventory management and meal planning, streamlining processes and enhancing accuracy.
- Increased employee retention rates by fostering a positive work environment and providing opportunities for professional growth.
- Conducted regular audits of food safety protocols, maintaining strict adherence to sanitation regulations and minimizing risk of contamination incidents.
- Managed budgetary constraints while maintaining high-quality nutritional offerings, resulting in cost savings without sacrificing quality.
Dietary Manager
Pruitthealth Marietta
12.2019 - 08.2022
- 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.
- 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.
Dining Services Director
Lucent Group
04.2019 - 12.2019
- Oversaw budget management, ensuring responsible expenditure on staffing, supplies, and marketing initiatives.
- Mentored new hires and junior team members by sharing industry knowledge, best practices, and fostering a supportive learning environment.
- Ensured regulatory compliance with food safety standards to maintain a safe dining environment for all patrons.
- Monitored food production and corrected issues in preparation, portioning, or other areas.
Dietary Manager
Rockmart Health
11.2016 - 04.2019
- Improved patient satisfaction by developing and implementing well-balanced, nutritious meal plans tailored to individual dietary needs.
- Conducted regular audits of food storage areas, ensuring adherence to cleanliness and food safety protocols.
- Optimized kitchen workflow processes which led to reduced preparation times while maintaining high-quality meals.
- Assisted in achieving and maintaining required certifications, such as ServSafe, for all dietary department staff members.
Director of Food and Nutritional Services
Life Care Center of Gwinnett
08.2011 - 06.2016
- Cultivated a positive work environment that fostered employee engagement, increased retention rates, and boosted overall team morale.
- Maintained all fiscal budget controls as outlined for the department
- Planning and executing catering events as requested
Account Manager
Health Services Group
01.2011 - 08.2011
- Assisted various accounts throughout Atlanta and Nashville Ga with charting and staff reorganization
- Increased client satisfaction by building strong relationships and addressing their needs promptly.
- Maintained high client retention rate by providing exceptional customer service and anticipating client needs.
Certified Dietary Manager
Carlyle Place, Navicent Health
05.2009 - 01.2011
- Company Overview: Sodexo Senior Services
- Managed dining rooms as well as servers throughout the assisted, memory care and skilled nursing units, assuring food quality, safety, and compliance
- Performed and provided required assessments, MDS, Care Plans, Interventions, and diet accuracy per state and federal guidelines
- Sodexo Senior Services
Food Production Manager
LSG Sky Chefs
11.2007 - 06.2008
- Responsible for the cold food production for various airlines, as well as storeroom and purchasing function, ensuring the high standards as specified by Sky Chefs, Lufthansa, and the USDA
- Ensure menu specs are followed per airline; created menu spec's per airline request; maintained inventory, budget and labor controls
- Managed a team of food production staff, providing training and supervision for optimal performance.
Food Service Manager
Kindred Hospital
04.2002 - 07.2007
- Trained and supervised new staff to enhance customer service skills and comply with food safety standards.
- Tracked food production levels, meal counts, and supply costs.
- Controlled labor hours and inventory costs through hands-on management and proactive changes.
- Maintained effective supply levels by monitoring and reordering food stock and dry goods.
Chef
Fountain View Village
08.2001 - 03.2002
- Prepared and served meals for all areas of the CCRC to include public and private catering functions; some menu and recipe development; and assisted with responsibilities of the Director until a more experience replacement was found
Education
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
University of Phoenix-Online Campus
Phoenix, AZ05.2023
Associate of Arts - Culinary arts and Restaurant Management
Le Cordon Bleu College of Culinary Arts-Scottsdale
Scottsdale, AZ01.1998
Skills
- Catering
- Food Service Management
- Culinary Experience
- Server Management
- Kitchen Management Experience
- Food Production
- Menu Planning
- Supervising Experience
- Purchasing
- Meal Preparation
- Cooking
- Purchasing management
- Coaching and mentoring
- Hospitality management
- Menu development
- Food safety compliance
- Labor Cost Analysis
- Leadership
- Kitchen Experience
- Special events coordination
- Meal planning
- Sanitation procedures
Certification
- CDM- CFPP
- Driver's license
- ServSafe
- Food Handler Certification
Personal Information
Work Permit: Authorized to work in the US for any employer
Timeline
Director of Nutritional Services
Powder Springs Center for Nursing and Healing
08.2022 - Current
Dietary Manager
Pruitthealth Marietta
12.2019 - 08.2022
Dining Services Director
Lucent Group
04.2019 - 12.2019
Dietary Manager
Rockmart Health
11.2016 - 04.2019
Director of Food and Nutritional Services
Life Care Center of Gwinnett
08.2011 - 06.2016
Account Manager
Health Services Group
01.2011 - 08.2011
Certified Dietary Manager
Carlyle Place, Navicent Health
05.2009 - 01.2011
Food Production Manager
LSG Sky Chefs
11.2007 - 06.2008
Food Service Manager
Kindred Hospital
04.2002 - 07.2007
Chef
Fountain View Village
08.2001 - 03.2002
Associate of Arts - Culinary arts and Restaurant Management
Le Cordon Bleu College of Culinary Arts-Scottsdale
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
University of Phoenix-Online Campus
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