Chris Emata

Henderson,NV

Summary

Dynamic Dietary Manager with a proven track record at PACS, Moraga Post Acute, enhancing patient satisfaction through tailored meal plans and rigorous food safety compliance. Skilled in inventory management and team collaboration, I successfully optimized kitchen workflows, ensuring high-quality meals while maintaining strict sanitation standards.

Overview

years of professional experience

Certification

Work History

Dietary Manager

PACS, Moraga Post Acute

06.2022 - Current

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.
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.
Interviewed, hired and trained dietary personnel to provide optimal service.
Ensured compliance with state and federal regulations through meticulous record-keeping and documentation of all dietary department activities.
Developed strong relationships with vendors, resulting in better pricing and more reliable deliveries for necessary supplies.
Evaluated nutritional content of menus regularly to ensure alignment with industry standards as well as specific patient requirements.
Optimized kitchen workflow processes which led to reduced preparation times while maintaining high-quality meals.

Food Srevice Director

HCR ManorCare

09.2011 - 06.2022

Managed budgets effectively, controlling costs through efficient inventory management and supplier negotiations.
Maintained high standards of cleanliness and sanitation, ensuring compliance with all health department regulations.
Oversaw daily operations in the kitchen, ensuring timely meal preparation and delivery for large-scale events or busy dining periods.
Monitored food quality and freshness during all stages of preparation, storage, and service to ensure consistently excellent dining experiences for guests.

Education

High School Diploma -

Cagayan De Oro College

Philippines

06-1993

Skills

Collaboration and teamwork
Nutrition counseling
Food safety regulations
Sanitation protocols
Meal preparation
Inventory management

Allergen awareness
Food production management
Workflow optimization
Employee recruitment
Department management

Certification

Food Safety Manager Certification (FSMC) - American National Standards Institute (ANSI).

Languages

Tagalog

Native or Bilingual

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