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Cheryl Meyer

Salem,SD

Summary

Dynamic dietary manager with over eighteen years of experience in senior living environments. Proven expertise in team leadership, effective communication, and regulatory compliance. Focused on enhancing patient care through collaborative meal planning and operational improvements.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience

Work History

Certified Dietary Manager

Dow Rummel Village
Sioux Falls, South Dakota
01.2024 - Current

Collaborated with dietitian to deliver clinical services within CDM scope across all licensed care areas on campus.

  • Established therapeutic meal plans and menus tailored for individuals with health conditions.
  • Ensured compliance with local, state, and federal sanitation and safety regulations.
  • Oversaw kitchen staff to ensure adherence to health and safety standards.

Certified Dietary Manager

Avantara Salem
Salem, SD
06.2019 - 05.2022
  • Oversaw dietary operations for residents in senior living community.
  • Developed menus meeting nutritional requirements for all patients.
  • Supervised kitchen staff to maintain health and safety compliance.
  • Ensured adherence to local, state, and federal sanitation regulations.
  • Implemented methods to enhance kitchen operational efficiency.
  • Coordinated food inventory while adhering to budget guidelines.
  • Performed administrative duties such as scheduling shifts, creating work schedules, tracking time off requests.
  • Collaborated with departments to enhance comprehensive patient care.

Certified Dietary Manager

Freeman Regional Health Services
Freeman, South Dakota
05.2018 - 06.2019
  • Supervised kitchen staff to ensure compliance with health and safety standards.
  • Collaborated with healthcare providers to assess residents' nutritional requirements.
  • Analyzed financial data related to costs associated with menu planning.
  • Ensured compliance with local, state and federal regulations regarding sanitation, health and safety standards.
  • Collaborated with other departments to provide a comprehensive approach to patient care.

Certified Dietary Manager

Healthcare Services at Firesteel
Mitchell, South Dakota
02.2018 - 05.2018
  • Managed dietary operations for residents in a senior living community.
  • Supervised kitchen staff to ensure compliance with health and safety standards.
  • Ensured compliance with local, state and federal regulations regarding sanitation, health and safety standards.

Certified Dietary Manager

Freeman Regional Assisted Living
Freeman, South Dakota
07.2016 - 02.2018
  • Managed dietary operations for residents in a senior living community.
  • Supervised kitchen staff to ensure compliance with health and safety standards.
  • Ensured compliance with local, state and federal regulations regarding sanitation, health and safety standards.

Certified Dietary Manager

Golden LivingCenters
Salem, SD
09.2008 - 07.2016

Achieved dietary manager promotion from cook position after nine months of service.
Supported sister buildings by providing dietary management assistance when required.
Consulted for two and a half years, contributing to improved practices.
Fulfilled role of dietary manager in Madison building, managing all aspects of food services.

Education

Dietary Managers Course -

University of North Dakota
Grand Forks, ND
02-2012

Skills

  • Dietary regulations
  • Nutritional analysis
  • Menu planning
  • Sanitation compliance
  • Cost management
  • Patient care collaboration
  • Staff supervision
  • Team leadership
  • Time management
  • Attention to detail
  • Problem solving
  • Effective communication

Timeline

Certified Dietary Manager

Dow Rummel Village
01.2024 - Current

Certified Dietary Manager

Avantara Salem
06.2019 - 05.2022

Certified Dietary Manager

Freeman Regional Health Services
05.2018 - 06.2019

Certified Dietary Manager

Healthcare Services at Firesteel
02.2018 - 05.2018

Certified Dietary Manager

Freeman Regional Assisted Living
07.2016 - 02.2018

Certified Dietary Manager

Golden LivingCenters
09.2008 - 07.2016

Dietary Managers Course -

University of North Dakota
Cheryl Meyer