CARLOS ARIETA
West Babylon,NY
Summary
Adept at driving operational excellence, I spearheaded budget management and cost reduction at Park Avenue Extended Care. My leadership ensured high sanitation standards and staff development, enhancing dining experiences and compliance. Skilled in staff supervision and effective communication, I significantly improved patient satisfaction through tailored dietary plans. Accomplished Food Service Director dedicated to increasing sales, diversifying menus and optimizing policies to transform food service operations. Quality-oriented and decisive leader with proactive approach.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Food Service Director
Park Avenue Extended Care
Long Beach, NY
02.2025 - Current
- Maintained high standards of food quality by reviewing shipments, overseeing preparation, and monitoring food safety.
- Set and enforce performance and service standards to keep a consistent, high-quality environment devoted to patient satisfaction.
- Maintained compliance with company policies and procedures for food safety, sanitation, and quality.
- Interviewed, hired, and trained kitchen staff.
- Oversaw staff scheduling and workforce management for kitchen team.
- Conducted regular inspections of kitchen equipment to maintain a safe work environment.
Food Service Director
Sunrise Manor Nursing & Rehabilitation Center
Bay Shore, NY
07.2024 - 01.2025
- Managed budgets effectively, controlling costs through efficient inventory management and supplier negotiations.
- Oversaw daily operations in the kitchen, ensuring timely meal preparation and delivery for large-scale events or busy dining periods.
- Maintained high standards of cleanliness and sanitation, ensuring compliance with all health department regulations.
- Monitored food quality and freshness during all stages of preparation, storage, and service to ensure consistently excellent dining experiences for guests.
Dietary Supervisor
Quantum Nursing and Rehab Center
Middle Island, NY
06.2020 - 06.2024
- Optimized resource allocation through careful planning of labor schedules based on staff availability and workload demands during peak times.
- Organized in-service training sessions for dietary staff members, addressing critical topics such as food safety, sanitation procedures, and nutritional guidelines.
- Developed strong relationships with vendors, negotiating favorable pricing while maintaining quality standards for ingredients used in meal preparation.
- Improved patient satisfaction by developing and implementing dietary plans tailored to individual needs.
- Ensured compliance with state and federal regulations by staying up to date on industry standards and conducting regular internal audits.
Dietary Aide
Glen Cove Nursing and Rehab Center
Glen Cove, NY
03.2015 - 06.2020
- Kept all kitchen areas clean, tidy and free of hazards.
- Served meals to residents in accordance with established schedules and dietary procedures.
- Washed plates, cups, serving, and eating utensils and kitchen equipment in commercial dishwasher.
- Coordinated with other dietary aides and kitchen staff to ensure efficient workflow and timely delivery of meals, contributing to a smooth-running operation.
- Followed all food safety regulations while preparing meals for patients.
Education
Associates of Arts - Economics
Nassau Community College
Garden City, NY06.2010
High School Diploma -
Freeport High School
Freeport, NY06.2008
Skills
- Ordering and purchasing
- Sanitation standards
- Staff supervision
- Excellent communication
- Staff training and development
- Employee scheduling
- Health inspections
- Inventory control
Languages
Spanish, Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Food Service Director
Park Avenue Extended Care
02.2025 - Current
Food Service Director
Sunrise Manor Nursing & Rehabilitation Center
07.2024 - 01.2025
Dietary Supervisor
Quantum Nursing and Rehab Center
06.2020 - 06.2024
Dietary Aide
Glen Cove Nursing and Rehab Center
03.2015 - 06.2020
Associates of Arts - Economics
Nassau Community College
High School Diploma -
Freeport High School