Seasoned Assistant Director knowledgeable about all areas of business operations. Offering 30+ years of experience in business planning, operations and team management. Strong leadership and team-building skills.
Overview
32
32
years of professional experience
Work History
Assoc. Director of Nutrition Services
CAMC Memorial Hospital/Morrison Health Care
02.2021 - Current
Oversee two departments, assists to ensure client, customer satisfaction and efficient cost effective management
Direct and conduct safety, sanitation, and maintenance programs; while maintaining excellent relationships with patients and the Client, as well as other departments within the Hospital
Responsible for promoting the professional growth and development of their team
In addition; I assist in fostering strong inter-departmental relations and integrate the food-service department with the facility plan of operations.
Café Supervisor
CAMC General Division
12.2018 - 01.2021
Adjust menus based on established guidelines, test new products, procedures, and minor equipment
Supervise food production and monitor food service for conformity to Quality Assurance Standards
Schedule and conduct orientation, in-service programs and regularly scheduled staff meetings
Plan work schedules for personnel, maintain personnel evaluation program, understand support policies, and manage disciplines
Assist in implementing cost control procedures, develop written procedures to conform to established policy, recommend improvements for facility and equipment, submit recommendations and information for budget development
Compile and use operational data
Utilize appropriate communications and public relations
Supervise and coordinate food service for special functions
Orient and train employees
Reinforce employee understanding of work integration with other departments throughout the institution
Maintain retail transactions as necessary for the department.
Food Service Director
Eastbrook Center (formerly Heartland of Charleston)
07.2003 - 05.2017
I ran the dietary department for a long-term care facility that housed up to 184 residents
During my tenure, I consistently received exemplary evaluations from state, federal, and local health department surveys
My responsibilities included: hiring and evaluating a staff of up to 17 people; creating and maintaining employee schedules; ordering food, supplies, and small wares weekly; monitoring daily food preparation and evaluating food quality; performing monthly sanitation and safety audits; securing new resident food preferences; performing nutritional assessments for all residents; attending monthly resident council meetings; maintaining MDS care plans and quarterly notes; facilitating employee in-service trainings; and coordinating special events for residents
In addition, I traveled to our sister facilities to train new Food Service Directors and to run these facilities in the Director's absence and I led an effort to raise funds internally for employees experiencing personal hardships.
Dietary Manager
Cedar Ridge Center
12.1999 - 07.2003
I ran the dietary department for a long-term care facility that housed up to 120 residents
Responsibilities included: hiring and evaluating a staff of up to 10 people; creating and maintaining employee schedules; ordering food, supplies, and small wares weekly; monitoring daily food preparation and evaluating food quality; performing monthly sanitation and safety audits; securing new resident food preferences; performing nutritional assessments for all residents; maintaining MDS care plans and quarterly notes; and facilitating employee in-service trainings
In addition, I traveled to our sister facilities to train new Food Service Directors and to run these facilities in the Director's absence.
Dietary Manager
Capital City Nursing Home
02.1992 - 12.1999
I ran the dietary department for a long-term care facility that housed up to 84 residents
Responsibilities included: hiring and evaluating a staff of up to 9 people; creating and maintaining employee schedules; ordering food, supplies, and small wares weekly; monitoring daily food preparation and evaluating food quality; performing monthly sanitation and safety audits; securing new resident food preferences; performing nutritional assessments for all residents; maintaining MDS care plans and quarterly notes; and facilitating employee in-service trainings.
Education
Certified Dietary Manager Certification -
University of North Dakota
01.1993
Skills
Program Development
Database Management
Budget Management
Expense Control
References
Jeff Smith, 1495 Ravinia Road, Charleston, WV, 25314, jasrcs97@gmail.com, (304)553-4675 Joe Donchatz, 206 St. Andrews Drive, Lavalette, WV, 25535, joedonchatz@aol.com, (304)633-4732 Susan Robbins, 4516 Doncaster Drive, Ellicott City, MD, 21043, mbrobb@aol.com, (304)610-4867
Timeline
Assoc. Director of Nutrition Services
CAMC Memorial Hospital/Morrison Health Care
02.2021 - Current
Café Supervisor
CAMC General Division
12.2018 - 01.2021
Food Service Director
Eastbrook Center (formerly Heartland of Charleston)
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