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Darlene Lindner

Somers,IA

Summary

Dynamic and compassionate professional with extensive experience in food service notably at Humboldt County Memorial Hospital. Excelled in meal preparation and food safety, enhancing dining experiences for various clients. Demonstrated exceptional customer service and teamwork, significantly improving operational efficiency. Skilled in cooking and cleaning, with a keen focus on health and hygiene standards.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience

Work History

Dietary Aide/currently PRN Status

Humboldt County Memorial Hospital
10.2021 - Current

Washed plates, cups, serving, and eating utensils and kitchen equipment in commercial dishwasher.

  • Arranged tray and or table settings with proper tableware, condiments, and tray card.
  • Upheld efficiency of meal services by pre-setting tables before patients arrived.
  • Assisted in maintaining dry storage areas and handling unpacking, dating, and rotating of food and non-food supplies as directed.
  • Prep and serve meals to Serve Assisted Living Residents 3 meals per day.
  • Bake a variety of deserts for Assisted living Residents, Hospital Staff, Visitors, Patients and Humboldt County Jail Inmates.

Vet Technician Assistant/currently PRN Status

Town And Country Vet Clinic
03.2012 - Current
  • Provided care for animals before surgeries, administering anesthetics as necessary for overall comfort and health.
  • Recorded symptoms and documented medical observations to inform treatment decisions.
  • Collected patient biopsies and blood samples for laboratory analysis.
  • Greeted pet owners and went over available services, outlined costs, and determined special needs of animals under care.
  • Prepared surgical instrument packs and drapes for use in sterile environments by processing in autoclave.
  • General Animal Husbandry Duties to include Feeding, Cleaning after, Bathing, and exercising Border pets and Webster County Pound animals.
  • Administered medications to animals in treatment and documented changes in condition.
  • Triaged incoming patients to determine treatment needs and urgency of care.

Correctional Food Service Coordinator

State of Iowa Department of Corrections
12.2024 - Current
  • Supervise Incarcerated Individuals on operating dishwashing and sanitizing equipment according to manufacturer instructions.
  • Learned other teammates' work tasks to train as backup.
  • Maintained clean, trash-free workspaces to maximize productivity and safety.
  • Maximized quality assurance by completing frequent line checks.
  • Oversaw food preparation and monitored safety protocols.
  • Motivated staff to perform at peak efficiency and quality.
  • Kept facility compliant with health codes, sanitation requirements and license regulations, alleviating potentially heavy fines.
  • Inspected equipment and machinery for proper working condition and directed staff to clean and repair as needed.

Education

High School Diploma -

Williamsburg High School
Williamsburg, IA
05-1987

Skills

  • Customer Service
  • Cooking
  • Food handling safety
  • Food Safety
  • Food Preparation
  • Meal Planning
  • Portion Control
  • Food presentation
  • Diet
  • Meal Preparation
  • Cleaning and sanitizing

Timeline

Correctional Food Service Coordinator

State of Iowa Department of Corrections
12.2024 - Current

Dietary Aide/currently PRN Status

Humboldt County Memorial Hospital
10.2021 - Current

Vet Technician Assistant/currently PRN Status

Town And Country Vet Clinic
03.2012 - Current

High School Diploma -

Williamsburg High School