Deanna Shepard
Clay Center
Summary
Highly dedicated and motivated individual with a desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
2
2
Certifications
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Director of Dining & Hospitality Services
Tallgrass Healthcare Campus
Junction City
03.2006 - Current
- Oversaw dining operations for residents and staff at Tallgrass Healthcare Campus.
- Managed food service staff, driving training initiatives and ensuring compliance with safety standards.
- Implemented dining policies to enhance resident satisfaction and nutritional needs.
- Monitored inventory levels to maintain an adequate stock of food and supplies.
- Monitored inventory levels to maintain an adequate stock of housekeeping/laundry supplies.
- Oversaw the ordering of supplies such as kitchen chemicals, food items, paper goods, utensils, and beverages.
- Oversaw the ordering of supplies such as housekeeping and laundry chemicals and equipment.
- Evaluated kitchen processes, identifying opportunities for improved efficiency and enhanced service delivery in dining areas.
- Resolved resident complaints in a professional manner while upholding company standards.
- Conducted regular staff meetings to discuss performance evaluations or new policies and procedures for both the dietary and hospitality departments.
- Completed resident evaluations.
- Attended weekly resident care plans.
- Created monthly department schedules for dietary, housekeeping, and laundry, balancing employee requests with operational needs.
- Planned and implemented menus—a 5-week menu cycle— for all dining services, including special events.
- Put the weekly stock away.
- Processed and submitted invoices accurately for timely payment and record-keeping.
Volunteer Community Relations Team Members
Samaritan's Purse International Relief
Clay Center
10.2018 - Current
- A Community Relations Team Member for Samaritan's Purse (specifically with Operation Christmas Child) is a year-round volunteer position focused on promoting shoebox packing, engaging local community groups (schools, businesses, civic clubs), and organizing events to increase project participation.
Education
High School Diploma -
Professional & Technical High School
Kissimmee, FL05-2003
Skills
- Menu planning
- Staff management
- Inventory control
- Food safety compliance
- Event coordination
- Customer relations
- Effective communication
- Time management
- Adaptability
- Attention to detail
- Teamwork and collaboration
- MS Office
Certification
CNA License - Cloud Community College, 2008
References
- Tyrone Wilkens (785-341-5471) previous boss (Administrator) at Valley View Senior Life (officially Tallgrass Healthcare Campus since 9/2025) - known 18 years
- Taesha Walker (785-223-3648) Kitchen Manager at Tallgrass Healthcare Campus, coworker / friend since 2012
- Jennifer Hunter (785-410-0261) previous coworker, friend since 2010
- Melissa Tyson (785-375-0227) coworker / friend since 2017
- Val Coltharp (785-341-6950) coworker / friend since 2024
- Rachel Lang (785-223-3686) best friends for 25 years (2001)
Timeline
Volunteer Community Relations Team Members
Samaritan's Purse International Relief
10.2018 - Current
Director of Dining & Hospitality Services
Tallgrass Healthcare Campus
03.2006 - Current
High School Diploma -
Professional & Technical High School