Debra A Byrd
Gatesville,Texas
Summary
Results-driven Certified Dietary Manager with expertise in kitchen operations oversight, food safety compliance, and staff training. Committed to delivering high-quality meal experiences while ensuring regulatory adherence.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Certified Dietary Manager
Hillside Medical Lodge
Gatesville, Texas
01.2016 - Current
- Coordinated food service operations and maintained compliance with health regulations.
- Trained staff on food safety practices and dietary guidelines.
- Supervised kitchen staff in meal preparation, ensuring compliance with established recipes and safety guidelines to deliver consistent quality.
- Monitored food production to ensure adherence to quality control standards, enhancing meal satisfaction.
- Managed dietary staff schedules and ensured proper meal preparation.
- Conducted training sessions for new hires in proper food handling techniques.
- Conducted training sessions for new employees on specific job responsibilities.
- Prepared detailed reports on patient satisfaction surveys, providing insights for food service improvements.
- Maintained accurate records of meal service operations, including inventory levels, cost analysis and budgeting.
- Oversaw inventory management for food supplies and kitchen equipment.
- Coordinated food inventory and maintained costs within budget guidelines.
- Evaluated food production to check whether food was being made, portioned and handled correctly.
- Checked with residents to ask about food quality, satisfaction and personal likes or dislikes.
- Ensured compliance with local, state and federal regulations regarding sanitation, health and safety standards.
Education
Certified Dietary Manger
University of North Dakota
Grand Forks, ND01-2013
High School Diploma -
Hamilton High School
Hamilton, TX05-1977
Skills
- Food safety regulations
- Meal preparation
- Monitoring food preparation
- Sanitation
- Portion control
- Safety compliance
- Cost control
- Budget management
- Kitchen oversight
- Staff training
- Training and onboarding
- Satisfaction analysis
- Team leadership
- Collaboration and teamwork
- Effective communication
- Problem solving
- Attention to detail
- Leadership
- Leadership
Timeline
Certified Dietary Manager
Hillside Medical Lodge
01.2016 - Current
Certified Dietary Manger
University of North Dakota
High School Diploma -
Hamilton High School