Donald Dates
Country Club Hills,IL
Summary
Resourceful Food and Nutrition Supervisor adept at maintaining high productivity and efficiency in fast-paced environments. Skilled in menu planning, inventory management, and regulatory compliance to ensure optimal nutrition services. Strong leadership, communication, and time management abilities enhance team performance and ensure adherence to dietary standards. Excel in problem-solving and adaptability, contributing to enhanced service quality and operational effectiveness.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Food and Nutrition Manager
Alden Estate of Orland Park
Orland Park, IL
10.2022 - Current
- Monitored food service operations to ensure quality standards were met.
- Supervised kitchen staff in the preparation and serving of meals according to standard recipes and menus.
- Instructed staff on proper portion control methods for all menu items.
- Ensured compliance with health codes by performing regular inspections of kitchen areas and equipment.
- Resolved any customer complaints or grievances regarding food quality or service promptly.
- Scheduled staff shifts based on projected sales volumes during peak times.
- Ordered necessary supplies from suppliers while maintaining budgetary constraints.
- Provided guidance and assistance to employees when needed in order to maintain a productive work environment.
- Recommended appropriate feeding schedules and methods to meet nutritional needs and abilities.
- Coordinated nutritional care with other healthcare team members and managed care actions related to diet management.
- Calculated nutritional requirements to assess adequacy of diet and nutrition support.
- Reviewed records and assessed nutritional condition of at-risk residents, including individuals with unplanned weight changes to keep tabs on potential issues.
- Collaborated extensively with interdisciplinary care team to meet nutritional needs of each resident.
- Reviewed records and assessed nutritional condition of at-risk residents by recognizing unplanned weight changes and other issues.
- Developed diets to meet nutritional requirements for people with special conditions.
- Notified registered dietician of individuals identified as high-risk.
Dietary Manager
South Suburban Nursing and Rehabilitation
Homewood, IL
04.2016 - 09.2022
- Managed dietetic staff to ensure compliance with state regulations.
- Ordered food supplies, maintained inventory of equipment and ensured proper storage of food items.
- Monitored patient progress and consulted with physicians regarding dietary modifications as necessary.
- Coordinated menus for special events in accordance with health department standards.
- Conducted kitchen inspections to ensure sanitation and safety procedures were followed.
- Ensured accuracy of menu labeling information on all foods served in the facility.
- Inspected food delivery trucks for quality assurance purposes prior to unloading goods into storage areas.
- Oversaw the preparation of meals according to established recipes, portion control guidelines and standard operating procedures.
- Developed policies and procedures related to patient meal services operations.
- Maintained records of patient diets including any special requirements or restrictions.
- Supervised cafeteria staff during meal times ensuring that all orders were prepared correctly.
- Adhered to all local, state, federal regulations pertaining to dietary management practices.
- Provided training sessions for new employees on proper food handling techniques.
- Worked with dietitians to set menus meeting overall patient needs, as well as implement specific dietary plans for individual patients.
- Coordinated food inventory and maintained costs within budget guidelines.
- Checked with residents to ask about food quality, satisfaction and personal likes or dislikes.
- Educated new employees on proper facility procedures and policies, following policies.
- Consistently maintained high levels of cleanliness, organization, storage and sanitation of food and beverage products to ensure quality.
- Supervised activities of dining room staff to maintain service levels and support guest needs.
- Delegated work to staff, setting priorities and goals.
- Inspected dining and serving areas for cleanliness and proper setup.
Director of Food and Nutrition
Renaissance of 87th Street
Chicago, IL
09.2009 - 08.2016
- Developed, implemented and monitored food service policies and procedures.
- Scheduled staff for meal preparation and delivery in accordance with patient needs.
- Supervised a team of cooks, dietitians, nutritionists and other kitchen staff.
- Ensured compliance with all applicable health codes and regulations.
- Coordinated menu planning activities to ensure quality nutritional meals were served according to established standards.
- Monitored inventory levels of food items and supplies to maintain an adequate supply of products at all times.
- Assisted in developing budgets for food services department operations.
- Maintained records of meal production, consumption data, labor costs and other related information.
- Reviewed customer feedback surveys to identify potential areas for improvement in the quality of foods served.
- Ordered necessary supplies from vendors while keeping cost-efficiency top priority.
- Performed safety inspections of equipment used by kitchen personnel.
- Evaluated performance of kitchen staff members on a regular basis using established criteria.
- Implemented strategies to reduce wastefulness within the kitchen environment.
- Consistently maintained high levels of cleanliness, organization, storage and sanitation of food and beverage products to ensure quality.
- Oversaw food preparation, production and presentation according to quality standards.
- Delegated work to staff, setting priorities and goals.
- Resolved problems or concerns to satisfaction of involved parties.
- Provided leadership, insight and mentoring to newly hired employees to supply knowledge of various company programs.
- Circulated within assigned areas to assess and address customer needs, effectively prioritizing tasks during peak hours.
- Inspected dining and serving areas for cleanliness and proper setup.
- Inspected restrooms and dining and serving areas to foster cleanliness and proper setup.
Education
Master of Science - Nutrition Sciences
Almeda College & University
Boise, ID03-2006
Skills
- Menu Planning
- Food safety management
- Recipe Development
- Culinary techniques
- Dietary guidelines
- Meal Preparation
- Waste Reduction
- Sanitation Procedures
Certification
- Food Manager Certification - Illinois
Timeline
Food and Nutrition Manager
Alden Estate of Orland Park
10.2022 - Current
Dietary Manager
South Suburban Nursing and Rehabilitation
04.2016 - 09.2022
Director of Food and Nutrition
Renaissance of 87th Street
09.2009 - 08.2016
- Food Manager Certification - Illinois
Master of Science - Nutrition Sciences
Almeda College & University
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