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Brekken Fairfield

Grand Rapids,MI

Summary

Graduate student in Clinical Dietetics seeking a community placement to apply knowledge of nutrition care, food service management, and community health promotion. Passionate about supporting individuals and communities in achieving healthier lifestyles through practical, evidence-based nutrition strategies.

Overview

2025
2025
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Intern

Trinity Health – Food Management Department
01.2025


  • Assisted with menu adjustments for patient dietary needs and hospital nutrition standards.
  • Observed management of kitchen staff, inventory, and compliance with safety protocols.
  • Helped with tray line and tray assembly, ensuring accuracy with patient diet orders.
  • Gained experience across multiple food service areas while following food safety and sanitation protocols.

Intern

U of M Health West – Dietetics Department
- 2025
  • Shadowed registered dietitians in an inpatient care settings.
  • Observed Corpak feeding tube placements
  • Assisted with nutrition education and observed patient counseling sessions.
  • Gained exposure to interdisciplinary healthcare team collaboration.

Intern

Access of West Michigan – Good Food Systems Program
2024
  • Assisted with community nutrition programming focused on equitable food access.
  • Contributed to sustainable food systems projects and outreach efforts.

Intern

High School Nutrition Internship – Zeeland, MI
2024
  • Shadowed a registered dietitian in a large school setting.
  • Assisted with adolescent nutrition education and cafeteria menu planning.

Pine Rest
01.2024 - 01.2025
  • Prepared and portioned meals according to established dietary guidelines and patient-specific needs.
  • Delivered meals to patients with a focus on accuracy, timeliness, and ensuring adherence to individual dietary restrictions.
  • Collaborated with dietitians and healthcare staff to accommodate special dietary requirements and preferences.
  • Maintained high standards of cleanliness and food safety by adhering to HACCP protocols and institutional regulations.

Vault Catering
01.2023
  • Proficiently prepare and cook diverse food items, ensuring high quality and adherence to food safety standards.
  • Manage food inventory, procurement, and storage to optimize freshness and minimize waste.
  • Execute setup and breakdown of event spaces, including tables, chairs, linens, and decorations, to create inviting atmospheres.
  • Collaborate effectively with team members to streamline workflow and ensure seamless event execution.
  • Maintain cleanliness and organization in kitchen and event spaces, upholding sanitization standards and promoting a positive work environment.

D2D Event Venue
01.2022
  • Manage operations to ensure services provided ran according to schedule.
  • Coordinated and followed through event itinerary.
  • Engaged in closing procedures including inventory management, billing and receivables, collection, and event space maintenance.
  • Trained new employees in event management processes.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Applied Food & Nutrition-BS

Grand Valley State University
Grand Rapids, MI
05.2025

Skills

  • Excellent communication
  • Teamwork and collaboration
  • Work ethic
  • Critical thinking
  • Attention to detail
  • Flexible and adaptable

Certification

  • ServSafe Food Safety Manager
  • Basic Life Support (CPR and AED)

Timeline

Intern

Trinity Health – Food Management Department
01.2025

Pine Rest
01.2024 - 01.2025

Vault Catering
01.2023

D2D Event Venue
01.2022

Intern

U of M Health West – Dietetics Department
- 2025

Intern

Access of West Michigan – Good Food Systems Program
2024

Intern

High School Nutrition Internship – Zeeland, MI
2024

Bachelor of Science - Applied Food & Nutrition-BS

Grand Valley State University

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