Blessed Polahn
Brooklyn Park,MN
Summary
Driven dietary aide with 2 1/2 years of experience working with clients to support various health needs and goals. Nutrition and wellness expert focused on conducting detailed nutrition consultations and creating personalized meal plans to meet needs of each client. Practical in developing realistic menus for busy people. Compassionate Dietary Aide with 2 1/2 years of serving and dietary aide experience. Proven history of resourcefulness and reliability with training in various meal preparation and nutritious consultations . Clean, presentable and positive approach to motivating proper nutrition planning. Proactive Dietary Aide with proven cleaning-related skills and food preparation skills and extensive knowledge of food service protocols. Safety-focused with outstanding compassion and attention to detail. Efficient and professional worker dedicated to reliability. Experienced Dietary Aide with 2 1/2 years of experience helping patients in setting. Highly skilled at care planning, nutrition assessments,
- Help cook as needed Prep breads, fruits, desserts and meats Wash dishes Prepare meal trays with condiments, work on the tray-lines preparing meal trays for the residents,
- Provided customer service Performed food preparation Conducted commercial kitchen maintenance Responsible for training and orientation of new employees
- Perform day-to-day client food preparation and delivery. . Diligent in working one-on-one with patients to understand individual needs.
Ambitious student pursuing nursing degree eager to contribute developed knowledge in elderly healthcare role. Skilled in hands-on working experience in a fast pace setting. Adaptable and driven with strong work ethic and ability to thrive in team-based or individually motivated settings. Hardworking and reliable dietary with strong ability in time management and organization. Offering respectful customer care, patience and dedication to get the job done professionally. Highly organized, proactive and punctual with team-oriented mentality. Talented dietary aide and team leader offering 2 1/2years of success in a clean environment. Strategic thinker with keeping food safely intact and following hygiene procedures proficiency. Offers proven ability to build effective teams and cooperating with others. Committed to identifying and leveraging opportunities for growth. Certified in CPR. Strong knowledge of elderly care and food expertise. Communicative and team-oriented with proficiency in food service . Proven history of fostering residents and employees to meet team, individual and management objectives.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Dietary Aide
Tradition Independent & Assisted Living
Brooklyn Park, MN
05.2018 - Current
- Helped patients with special needs eat meals with kindness and patience.
- Encouraged clients and caregivers to follow recommended food guidelines for well-balanced diets by giving suggestions of various wholesome foods and meals.
- Educated employees by serving as nutrition resource to departmental and healthcare staff to enhance nutritional services.
- Developed and oversaw preparation of specialized diets.
- Set many tables for over 100 patients before patients arrived to maintain efficiency of meal services.
- Worked with tradition independent & assisted living to update cleaning protocols and increase aide efficiency.
- Served specific meals to patients with special dietary needs.
- Assisted tradition independent & assisted living with meal preparation for numerous daily meals, following strict sanitation and food handling guidelines
- Used the dishwasher to wash plates, cups, utensils, serving tools and cooking equipment.
- Established healthful and therapeutic meal plans and menus for individuals with health conditions.
- Recommended appropriate feeding schedules and methods to meet nutritional needs and abilities.
Food Server
Hudy's Cafe & The Li's Bar
Champlin, MN
08.2017 - 12.2020
- Checked on guests to verify satisfaction with meals and suggested additional items to increase restaurant sales.
- Reset tables between guests, including refilling condiments and wiping down all surfaces.
- Rearranged tables and chairs, located or rolled extra silverware and [Action] to prepare for large groups.
- Plated food and assessed plate presentation to maintain highest standard of food quality.
- Addressed concerns or complaints quickly to improve service and escalated more advanced issues to management for resolution.
- Completed final preparations of dishes and quickly delivered items to customers.
- Set up tables and counters to prepare dining and serving areas.
- Collaborated with host, bus person and cook to efficiently serve food and beverage options.
- Welcomed guests with personable attitude and smile, offering to bring beverage orders while reviewing menu options.
- Collected empty plates and glasses to minimize bussing requirements between customers.
- Assisted customers in selecting appetizers, entrees and desserts and recommended alternative items for food allergies and gluten intolerances.
- Explained menu options to guests, offered suggestions and took orders for food and beverages.
Education
High School Diploma -
Champlin Park High School
Champlin, MN5 2019
Some College (No Degree) - Nursing
North Hennepin Community College
Minneapolis, MNAnoka Technical College
Anoka, MNSkills
- Sanitization
- First-aid
- Table setting
- Food preparation
- Healthcare
- Meal preparation
- FDA food guidelines
- Organic foods
- Nutrition
- Cleaning equipment
- Meal Planning
- Gluten and dairy free diets
- Healthy cuisine
Education and Training
other,other
Timeline
Dietary Aide
Tradition Independent & Assisted Living
05.2018 - Current
Food Server
Hudy's Cafe & The Li's Bar
08.2017 - 12.2020
High School Diploma -
Champlin Park High School
Some College (No Degree) - Nursing
North Hennepin Community College
Anoka Technical College