Charley Rodriguez
Flint,MI
Summary
Ambitious Dietary Manager with proven track record of creating successful food service operations, managing staff and increasing profits. Extensive experience in menu design, ordering supplies and creating innovative solutions to food service challenges. Well-versed in hospitality standards and natural knack for building relationships with customers. Excellent leadership and planning abilities. Familiar with working with dietitian staff to set appropriate menus and building strong relationships with residents.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Certified Dietary Manager
Promedica Skilled Nursing And Rehab
09.2021 - Current
- Consulted with dietitians to plan menus appropriate for patient needs.
- Purchased food and cultivated strong vendor relationships.
- Handled escalated customer concerns with speed and knowledgeable support to achieve optimal satisfaction and maintain long-term loyalty.
- Kept facility compliant with health codes, sanitation requirements and license regulations, alleviating potentially heavy fines.
- Maintained effective supply levels by monitoring and reordering food stock and dry goods.
- Managed staff schedules and maintained adequate coverage for all shifts.
- Maintained kitchen cleanliness and sanitation through correct procedures and scheduled cleaning of surfaces and equipment.
- Interviewed, hired and trained dietary personnel to provide optimal service.
- Monitored production to check safety, standardized production and appropriate portioning.
- Trained staff on proper cooking procedures as well as safety regulations and productivity strategies.
- Implemented effective inventory control systems to reduce food spoilage and waste.
- Inspected equipment and machinery for proper working condition and directed staff to clean and repair as needed.
- Motivated staff to perform at peak efficiency and quality.
- Verified prepared food met standards for quality and quantity before serving to customers.
Executive Chef
Inns Of Cass Lake
05.2019 - 03.2020
- Motivated staff to perform at peak efficiency and quality.
- Purchased food supplies for department according to budget limitations.
- Purchased food and cultivated strong vendor relationships.
- Inspected equipment and machinery for proper working condition and directed staff to clean and repair as needed.
- Visited with residents to inquire about satisfaction, quality and personal preferences.
Chef Manager
Regency Nursing & Rehabilitation Centers
07.2015 - 02.2016
- Worked closely with front-of-house staff to facilitate excellent customer service.
- Assisted with menu development and planning.
- Participated in food tastings and taste tests.
- Oversaw scheduling, inventory management, and supply ordering to maintain fully stocked kitchen.
Food Service Director
Greater Heights Academy
Flint, MI
01.2013 - 06.2015
- Maximized quality assurance by completing frequent line checks.
- Planned operations to effectively cover needs while controlling costs and maximizing service.
- Maintained effective supply levels by monitoring and reordering food stock and dry goods.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Culinary Arts
Charles Stewart Mott Community College
Flint, MI05.2013
Skills
- Dietary Planning
- Food and Beverage Service
- Department Management
- Performance Strategies
- Employee Recruitment
- Nutritional Assessment
- Facility Policies and Procedures
- Safe Food Handling Practices
- Guest Relations
- Staff Monitoring
- Disciplinary Action
- Food Allergies
Timeline
Certified Dietary Manager
Promedica Skilled Nursing And Rehab
09.2021 - Current
Executive Chef
Inns Of Cass Lake
05.2019 - 03.2020
Chef Manager
Regency Nursing & Rehabilitation Centers
07.2015 - 02.2016
Food Service Director
Greater Heights Academy
01.2013 - 06.2015
Associate of Applied Science - Culinary Arts
Charles Stewart Mott Community College
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