Donovan Standish
Salem
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate Dining Service Manager/Cook with over 6 years of experience in senior living food service. Skilled in preparing nutritious, high-quality meals that meet a wide range of dietary needs and texture modifications, including diabetic, low-sodium, and pureed diets. Proven ability to manage kitchen operations, staff scheduling, inventory, and food safety compliance. ServSafe Manager Certified, with current Food Handler and CPR certifications. Committed to providing safe, enjoyable, and respectful dining experiences for elderly residents.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
2017
2017
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work History
Dining service manager
Bonaventure Of Salem
Salem
05.2025 - Current
- Planned events and holiday meals
- Food Quality Assurance
- Staff Scheduling & Supervision
- Budget Management & Cost Control
- Health & Safety Compliance
- Inventory & Supply Oversight By Doing Regular Audits Of Inventory And Ordering Accordingly
- Ensured Positive Resident Satisfaction
- Team Leadership & Training
- Maintained positive vendor Relations
- Ensured kitchen Sanitation Procedures
Cook
Bonaventure Of Salem
Salem
06.2023 - 05.2025
- Followed recipes and portion control guidelines to consistently deliver delicious meals
- Managed food inventory, minimizing waste and optimizing cost efficiency
- Collaborated with kitchen staff to coordinate meal preparation and ensure timely service
- Maintained a clean and organized work area, adhering to sanitation regulations
- Trained new cooks on proper cooking techniques, safety procedures, and menu items
Line Cook
Tierra Rose Care Center
Salem
08.2019 - 12.2022
- Managed multiple tasks simultaneously while remaining organized in a fast-paced environment.
- Assisted in prep work such as washing vegetables or butchering meat when needed.
- Plated dishes according to retirement home presentation standards before delivering them to customers.
- Used recipes and followed directions accordingly.
- Worked with multiple diet restrictions such as puree, mechanical soft foods, fortified, finger foods, no added salt diets, and clear liquid diet.
- Washed dishes as needed/after use.
- Cleaned work station after use, or as needed.
Education
North Salem High School
Salem, ORSkills
- Knowledge of senior dietary needs (low-sodium, diabetic, heart-healthy, etc)
- Knowledge in food texture modifications (pureed, minced, mechanical soft, thickened liquids
- Safe food handling and ServSafe-certified practices
- Cooking in bulk while maintaining flavor, quality, and consistency
- Allergen awareness and cross-contamination prevention
- Staff scheduling and supervision across shifts
- Time management in a high-volume, time-sensitive environment
- Budgeting and food cost control
- Inventory management and vendor coordination
- Compliance with health department and sanitation regulations
Certification
- Servesafe manager certification
- Cpr certified
- Food handlers
Timeline
Dining service manager
Bonaventure Of Salem
05.2025 - Current
Cook
Bonaventure Of Salem
06.2023 - 05.2025
Line Cook
Tierra Rose Care Center
08.2019 - 12.2022
North Salem High School