Cindy Larios
Hesperia ,USA
Summary
Experience and versatile professional with background in food service, healthcare dietary operations, restaurant cooking, retail sales, and customer service.
Skilled in food preparation, dietary compliance, and fast-paced service environments. Currently advancing career through certified dietary manager (CDM) training with a strong focus on healthcare nutrition, and dietary operation management.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Food Service Manager
Spring Valley Post Acute
Victorville, CA
04.2025 - Current
- Manage the entire dietary team .
- Hire , train , discipline and evaluate staff.
- Set schedules and ensure proper staffing levels.
- Ensure food quality, portions control, and preparation standards.
- Made sure all meals are prepared and delivered on time.
- Work closely with dietitians to meet medical nutrition needs.
- Handle patient concerns.
- Budgeting and cost control.
- Create and manage the department budget.
- Control food , labor and supply costs.
- Negotiate with vendors and approved orders.
- Ensure consistent supply without overspending.
- Make sure the facility needs health department and state regulations.
- Enforce food sanitation and ingestion control.
- Prepare to handle inspections
- Maintain records planned meals
- Attendee management meetings with other departments heads
- Be responsible if something goes wrong
Assistant Food Service Manager
Spring Valley Post Acute
Victorville, CA
01.2025 - 04.2025
- Help manage dietary aides , cook and dishwashers.
- Handle call outs , shift coverage and daily work flow
- Trained new employees and enforce policies.
- Make sure meals are prepared and delivered on time.
- Oversee Tray line , kitchen flow and dining services.
- Double check diet orders and special requests.
- Address patients / residents complaints about food.
- Step in anywhere needed.
Dietary Head Cook
Spring Valley Post Acute
Victorville, CA
08.2021 - 01.2025
- Supervised kitchen staff, ensuring adherence to safety and sanitation protocols.
- Developed weekly menus that catered to dietary needs and preferences of residents.
- Managed inventory, ordering supplies to maintain optimal stock levels and reduce waste.
- Trained new cooks on food preparation techniques and kitchen equipment usage.
Dietary Aide
Spring Valley Post Acute
Victorville, CA
03.2020 - 08.2021
- Prepared and served nutritious meals adhering to dietary guidelines for residents.
- Assisted in maintaining cleanliness and organization of kitchen and dining areas.
- Collaborated with nutritionists to accommodate special dietary needs of residents.
- Monitored food inventory levels, ensuring timely reordering of supplies.
Sales Associate
Indoor swap meet
Victorville, California
06.2019 - 12.2019
- Stocked shelves, supplies and organized displays to focus customer attention on specific items.
- Unboxed new merchandise and restocked shelves in appealing and organized arrangements to promote items.
- Communicated with customers.
- Answered incoming telephone calls, provide information about products, store hours, and promotions.
Cook
Los Jalapenos
Victorville, California
07.2018 - 01.2019
- Set up and performed, prep work for food items such as meat, vegetables, cutting(cheese,lettuce) and machines.
- Waitress, attend and provide, customers at their service, cook and take orders
- Communication, and good customer services. Always and their service.
- Operated all kitchen equipment safely to avoid injuries.
Waitress
Buffalo Wild Wings
Apple Valley, CA
01.2017 - 12.2017
- Recommended daily specials, wine selections and desserts to guide customers toward more profitable items
- Applied safe food handling and optimal cleaning, to protect customers and maintain proper sanitation.
- Stocked server areas with supplies before, during and after shifts to boost performance of serving staff.
- Maintained indoor and outdoor dining areas by removing trash, wiping down tables and restocking napkin dispensers.
Education
Currently Pursuing Dietary Manager Certification
Currently Pursuing Certified Dietary Manager(CDM).
04.2026
Service Award -
Recognition For Performance in Service Work
2026
ServSafe Food Certification -
ServSafe-Trained
01.2025
High School Diploma -
Goodwill Education Center
Victorville, CA05.2019
Skills
Food service & Kitchen Skills
Customer Service & Communication
Sales & Retail Skills
Dietary/Healthcare Food Service Skills
Teamwork & Work Ethic
Timeline
Food Service Manager
Spring Valley Post Acute
04.2025 - Current
Assistant Food Service Manager
Spring Valley Post Acute
01.2025 - 04.2025
Dietary Head Cook
Spring Valley Post Acute
08.2021 - 01.2025
Dietary Aide
Spring Valley Post Acute
03.2020 - 08.2021
Sales Associate
Indoor swap meet
06.2019 - 12.2019
Cook
Los Jalapenos
07.2018 - 01.2019
Waitress
Buffalo Wild Wings
01.2017 - 12.2017
Currently Pursuing Dietary Manager Certification
Currently Pursuing Certified Dietary Manager(CDM).
Service Award -
Recognition For Performance in Service Work
ServSafe Food Certification -
ServSafe-Trained
High School Diploma -
Goodwill Education Center