Brent Flowers
Porterville,CA
Summary
Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
2026
2026
years of professional experience
Work History
MSOT
Porterville Developmental Center
Porterville, California
04.2024 - Current
- Worked with food prep and diet restrictions/ diet preparation and training
- Used correct chemical handling procedures and followed all PPE protocols
- Drafted, reviewed, and organized essential documents and records
- Ensured work areas remained clean and sanitized
- Assisted supported staff with documentation needs and any odd jobs
- Experience supporting patients/clients with dietary restrictions and prescribed meal portions
- Strong understanding of food safety and sanitation practices
- Knowledge of nutrition and dietary guidelines
- Managed time effectively to ensure tasks were completed on schedule and deadlines were met.
- Attended educational seminars related to dietetics and nutrition when available.
FSW1
Porterville Developmental Center
Porterville, CA
- Built rapport with patients by engaging in polite, respectful, and professional communication during meal service.
- Conducted routine maintenance and repairs on mechanical systems and industrial equipment.
- Collaborated with dietary staff and healthcare professionals to verify dietary restrictions and special requests.
- Maintained a clean and sanitary work environment in compliance with health and safety standards.
- Adapted to fast-paced environments while maintaining excellent customer service and patient satisfaction.
- Responded to emergency situations involving upset or aggressive patients with calm de-escalation techniques, ensuring safety while maintaining professionalism.
- Served patients and clients meals in accordance with prescribed dietary needs, ensuring accuracy, safety, and respect for preferences and restrictions
Education
High School Diploma -
Granite Hills High School
Porterville, CA06-2020
Skills
Patient & Client Service:
Skilled in providing respectful, personalized food service to patients and clients in healthcare or institutional settings
Dietary Compliance:
Experienced in preparing and serving meals according to prescribed diets, including therapeutic and allergy-sensitive plans
Emergency Response:
Trained to recognize and respond calmly to emergency or crisis situations involving upset or aggressive patients
Food Safety & Sanitation:
Knowledge of proper food handling, sanitation practices, and infection control procedures
Observation & Reporting:
Capable of observing patient behaviors and promptly communicating concerns to the appropriate staff
Accomplishments
ANSI-Certified Food Safety Training:
•Successfully completed a professional food safety course certified by the American National Standards Institute, demonstrating strong knowledge of safe food handling, sanitation, and infection control.
Letter of Recommendation:
•Received formal letters of recommendation recognizing outstanding service, professionalism, and dedication in different areas of the department
Food Handler Certification:
•Earned a valid Food Handler Card, meeting all local and state requirements for safe food service in healthcare and institutional environments.
Affiliations
Food Service Assistant – Porterville Retirement Home
Gained hands-on experience serving meals and interacting with elderly residents in a respectful, compassionate manner. Assisted with meal prep, delivery, and clean-up while following safety and dietary protocols.
Student Food Service Helper – Granite Hills High School
Supported school food service operations by assisting in meal preparation, portioning, and sanitation. Developed early experience in teamwork, responsibility, and food safety in a structured environment.
Lifelong Learner & Self-Starter
Passionate about learning new skills and taking on challenges. Eager to grow in professional settings by actively participating in training, adapting quickly to new procedures, and showing initiative.
Timeline
MSOT
Porterville Developmental Center
04.2024 - Current
FSW1
Porterville Developmental Center
High School Diploma -
Granite Hills High School