Dorothy Tapaha
Tempe,AZ
Summary
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.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Dietary Aide
Springdale Village
Mesa, Arizona
04.2014 - 06.2024
- Chopped ingredients and prepped food items ahead of lunchtime and dinner rush periods.
- Greeted visitors entering the kitchen area, provided them with information about services offered, and directed them accordingly.
- Stocked food and other supplies for main kitchen and units.
- Served specific meals to patients with special dietary needs.
- Ensured that all food was prepared according to established health standards.
- Cleaned and sanitized kitchen, dining and utility areas to promote healthy environment.
- Refilled condiments, napkins and server workstations.
Assembler
Simflex
Mesa, Arizona
05.2006 - 06.2009
- Promoted worksite safety by explaining and enforcing OSHA requirements.
- Assembled and completed products according to production schedules.
- Completed accurate assembly work by positioning and aligning components.
- Assembled power wire cables for general products.
Dietary Aide
Springdale West
Mesa, Arizona
01.2000 - 05.2006
- Served specific meals to patients with special dietary needs.
- Ensured that all food was prepared according to established health standards.
- Cleaned and sanitized kitchen, dining and utility areas to promote healthy environment.
- Engaged with residents to provide positive and enriching experiences.
- Set tables before patients arrived to maintain meal plan productivity.
- Provided nutritional advice to residents and patients regarding their diet plans.
- Used proper cleaning supplies and methods to disinfect counters where raw meat, poultry, fish and eggs had been prepared.
- Set up trays for patients upon request.
- Assisted patients with special needs to eat meals, providing kindness and patience.
- Packaged and bagged cooked food and prepared items.
Education
High School Diploma -
San Jose Indian High School
San Jose, CA06-1980
Skills
- Cooking
- Food handling safety
- Dining room service
- Dining room setup
- Diet
- Specialized meal preparation
- Cleaning and sanitizing
- Regulations compliance
- Sanitization
- Detail-oriented
- Dietary modifications
- Nutritional guidance
Timeline
Dietary Aide
Springdale Village
04.2014 - 06.2024
Assembler
Simflex
05.2006 - 06.2009
Dietary Aide
Springdale West
01.2000 - 05.2006
High School Diploma -
San Jose Indian High School