Donna SMITH
Kirkville
Summary
Experienced in dietary support with a focus on food safety and sanitation, ensuring compliance with established protocols. Responsibilities included meal preparation, delivery, and assistance with nutritional guidance for residents and patients. Maintained a clean and organized kitchen environment while managing inventory and supplies effectively. Collaborated with dietitians to meet individual dietary needs, contributing to overall patient satisfaction and health outcomes.
Energetic dietary aide with several years of hands-on experience preparing and serving food to patients within healthcare facilities. Well-versed in sanitation and safety guidelines paired with in-depth knowledge of cooking and baking appliance operations. Successful multitasker possessing positive attitude and great sense of humor.
Outgoing student pursuing flexible part-time employment with weekend and evening shift options.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Dietary Aide
Onondaga rehab
Minoa
10.2018 - 12.2024
- Cleaned and sanitized kitchen equipment and surfaces.
- Stocked supplies in dining areas as needed.
- Performed general cleaning duties such as sweeping floors, washing dishes, wiping countertops.
- Maintained a safe working environment by following all safety protocols.
- Provided nutritional advice to residents and patients regarding their diet plans.
- Delivered meals to residents and patients in their rooms when requested.
- Assisted with preparation of snacks and other light meals.
- Provided assistance with meal setup, serving, and clean up as needed.
- Assisted in the ordering, receiving, storage, and inventory of food items.
- Set up trays for patients upon request.
- Worked closely with dietitians to ensure proper nutrition for each resident and patient.
- Monitored expiration dates on products and disposed of any spoiled or expired foods.
- Operated kitchen equipment safely and efficiently.
- Set tables before patients arrived to maintain meal plan productivity.
- Delivered snacks to nurse station for distribution to specific residents.
- Followed dietary procedures in accordance with established policies.
- Cleaned and sanitized kitchen, dining and utility areas to promote healthy environment.
- Served food and beverage items to residents, meeting therapeutic diets.
- Set up trays and food service carts to deliver food to residents.
- Stocked food and other supplies for main kitchen and units.
- Treated patients and team members with dignity and respect.
- Wiped down tables and removed trash and dirty plates to provide clean, welcoming dining environment.
- Refilled condiments, napkins and server workstations.
- Used proper cleaning supplies and methods to disinfect counters where raw meat, poultry, fish and eggs had been prepared.
- Maintained safe food handling practices to prevent germ spread.
- Filled and served various beverages for customers.
- Maintained clean and orderly appearance throughout kitchen and dining area.
Education
High School Diploma -
Henninger High School
Syracuse, NY06-2010
Skills
- Food safety
- Nutritional guidance
- Meal preparation
- Inventory management
- Kitchen sanitation
- Equipment operation
- Attention to detail
Accomplishments
- I've earned medals in special Olympics in swimming, bowling, softball and snowshoeing. I have ribbons for dressage riding with my horse Ice.
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Dietary Aide
Onondaga rehab
10.2018 - 12.2024
High School Diploma -
Henninger High School