Denise Young
Robinwood Landing
Lansing,MI
31
years of professional experience
Detail-oriented Dietary Aide with strong food preparation and handling safety skills. Committed to maintaining a clean kitchen environment and enhancing residents' dining experiences.
Work History
Dietary Aide
2 Years 1 Month- Prepared and served meals according to dietary guidelines and resident preferences.
- Assisted in maintaining cleanliness and organization of kitchen and dining areas.
- Monitored food inventory levels, ensuring timely restocking of supplies.
- Supported residents during mealtime, promoting a comfortable dining experience.
Dietary Aide
1 Year- Served meals to residents in accordance with established schedules and dietary procedures.
- Coordinated with other dietary aides and kitchen staff to ensure efficient workflow and timely delivery of meals, contributing to a smooth-running operation.
- Ensured food safety compliance through proper storage, handling, and sanitation procedures, minimizing risk of contamination or illness.
- Maintained strict adherence to HIPAA regulations when handling patient information, protecting confidentiality at all times.
- Prepared special dietary meals to meet individual patient needs, promoting better health outcomes.
Breakfast Manager
5 Years 2 Months- Supervised breakfast service operations, ensuring adherence to quality and safety standards.
- Serviced guests with food and beverage requirements.
- Ensured compliance with health and safety regulations, maintaining a clean and safe dining environment for guests.
- Managed staff schedules and maintained adequate coverage for all shifts.
- Trained staff on proper cooking procedures as well as safety regulations and productivity strategies.
- Inspected equipment and machinery for proper working condition and directed staff to clean and repair as needed.
Dietary Assistant
3 Years 10 Months- Collaborated with nursing staff to coordinate patient meal schedules for optimal nutrition delivery.
- Maintained high standards of personal hygiene to minimize risk of cross-contamination while preparing meals for immunocompromised patients.
- Assisted in maintaining a clean and organized kitchen area for efficient meal preparation and service.
- Participated in medical staff meetings and other committees related to nutrition care.
Food Service Supervisor
4 Years 2 Months- Supervised daily food service operations, ensuring compliance with safety and quality standards.
- Trained and mentored team members in food preparation and customer service skills.
- Coordinated inventory management and stock replenishment to maintain optimal supply levels.
- Implemented process improvements to enhance efficiency in food service delivery.
- Ordered new supplies and food to maintain service levels.
- Boosted employee morale by providing ongoing training, support, and performance feedback to staff members.
Education
Associates - General
- Dean's List 2016-2022
- 3.8 GPA
Skills
Time management
Patient communication
Cleaning and sanitizing
Detail-oriented
Food preparation
Meal planning
Food handling safety
Timeline
Dietary Aide
Robinwood Landing
04.2019 - 05.2021Read More
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10.2008 - 12.2013Read More
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08.1995 - 06.1999Read More
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01.1990 - 03.1994Read More
Lansing Community College
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