CAROLYN REED
Mabank
Summary
Professional in dietary management, prepared to elevate nutritional services and ensure optimal meal planning. Adept at balancing administrative duties with hands-on management to maintain high standards. Known for fostering collaborative team environments and adapting to dynamic needs with efficiency.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Dietary Manager
Windsor Nursing and Rehabilitation Healthcare
11.2023 - 03.2025
- Purchased food supplies for department according to budget limitations.
- 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.
- Interviewed, hired and trained dietary personnel to provide optimal service.
- Consulted with dietitians to plan menus appropriate for patient needs.
- Developed strong relationships with vendors, resulting in better pricing and more reliable deliveries for necessary supplies.
- Visited with residents to inquire about satisfaction, quality, and personal preferences.
- Maintained kitchen cleanliness and sanitation through correct procedures and scheduled cleaning of surfaces and equipment.
Dietary Manager
Park Village Nursing and Rehad
02.2023 - 11.2023
- Purchased food supplies for department according to budget limitations.
- Improved patient satisfaction by developing and implementing well-balanced, nutritious meal plans tailored to individual dietary needs.
- Interviewed, hired and trained dietary personnel to provide optimal service.
- Consulted with dietitians to plan menus appropriate for patient needs.
- Visited with residents to inquire about satisfaction, quality, and personal preferences.
- Trained staff on proper cooking procedures as well as safety regulations and productivity strategies.
Dietary Manager
Desoto Nursing Home
08.2019 - 02.2021
- Purchased food supplies for department according to budget limitations.
- Improved patient satisfaction by developing and implementing well-balanced, nutritious meal plans tailored to individual dietary needs.
- Interviewed, hired and trained dietary personnel to provide optimal service.
- Consulted with dietitians to plan menus appropriate for patient needs.
- Conducted regular audits of food storage areas, ensuring adherence to cleanliness and food safety protocols.
- Visited with residents to inquire about satisfaction, quality, and personal preferences.
- Provided ongoing education for nursing staff regarding therapeutic diets and proper feeding techniques to enhance patient care.
- Assisted in achieving and maintaining required certifications, such as ServSafe, for all dietary department staff members.
Education
Food And Nutrition
University of Florida
Gainesville, FL02-2026
High School Diploma -
J.F.Kimball High School
Dallas, TX05-1991
Skills
- Collaboration and teamwork
- Nutrition counseling
- Food safety regulations
- Sanitation protocols
- Meal preparation
- Recordkeeping skills
- Food presentation
- Allergen awareness
- Inventory management
- Food production management
Timeline
Dietary Manager
Windsor Nursing and Rehabilitation Healthcare
11.2023 - 03.2025
Dietary Manager
Park Village Nursing and Rehad
02.2023 - 11.2023
Dietary Manager
Desoto Nursing Home
08.2019 - 02.2021
Food And Nutrition
University of Florida
High School Diploma -
J.F.Kimball High School
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