Elizabeth Mosher
Food and Nutrition Service Director
Stagecoach,NV
Summary
Dedicated Food and Nutrition Services professional with history of meeting company goals utilizing consistent and organized practices. 30+years of progressive leadership experience. Dedicated to innovative food preparation, effective budgeting and excellent customer service. Skilled in working under pressure and adapting to new situations and challenges to best enhance the organizational brand.
Pride in coordinating with any Activity Department. Created and continue to hold an Annual Hot August Nights Event. Est. 2009. 12 years of community service provided at the facility I have been under the employ of. I have had up to 35 classic cars at my event and 300+ community members.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Nutrition Services Director
Advanced Healthcare Of Reno
Reno, NV
05.2016 - 03.2022
- Recruited, hired and trained all staff, providing direct supervision, ongoing staff development and continuing education to employees.
- Developed and updated policies and procedures, maintaining compliance with statutory, regulatory and local, state and federal guidelines relating to HIPAA, benefits administration and general liability.
- Communicated with patients, ensuring that medical information was kept private. Obtained food preferences to assure customer satisfaction.
- Direct day-to-day administrative and operational functions for 42-bed facility, providing guidance and leadership to over 100 employees across more than 5 departments.
- Friendly positive and focused on excellence.
- Conducted routine facility inspections, identifying areas needing improvement and eliminating hazards posed to staff and residents for continued compliance with associated regulations.
- Ordering of products, food, equipment etc...
- Coordinating with Activities to create unique and engaging events. Providing food for related activities.
- Providing sister facilities with management support, cooking, training and open house culinary support. Traveling to California, Utah and Idaho.
- Responsible for clinical assessments and MDS.
- All other aspects of dietary and dining services.
Director of Food and Nutrition Services
Rosewood Rehabilitation And Nursing Center
Reno, NV
01.2013 - 05.2016
- Motivated staff to perform at peak efficiency and quality.
- Maintained kitchen cleanliness and sanitation through correct procedures and scheduled cleaning of surfaces and equipment.
- Oversaw food preparation and monitored safety protocols.
- Trained staff on proper cooking procedures as well as safety regulations and productivity strategies.
- Kept facility compliant with health codes, sanitation requirements and license regulations.
- Verified prepared food met standards for quality and quantity before serving to customers.
- Reduced health risks and safety hazards by preparing beverage products consistently while creating cleaning schedules, restocking items and sanitizing equipment to adhere to health department standards.
- Purchased food and cultivated strong vendor relationships.
- Maintained effective supply levels by monitoring and reordering food stock and dry goods.
- Maximized quality assurance by completing frequent line checks.
- Coordinating with Activities to create unique and special events. Providing food for related activities.
- Responsible for clinical assessments and MDS.
- Provided 4 months of consulting hours for Dietary additional support from departure of employ from May 2016 to September 2016
Nutrition Services Director
Manor Care Nursing And Rehab
Reno, NV
03.2009 - 01.2013
- Recruited, hired and trained all staff, providing direct supervision, ongoing staff development and continuing education to employees.
- Developed and updated policies and procedures, maintaining compliance with statutory, regulatory and local, state and federal guidelines relating to HIPAA, benefits administration and general liability.
- Communicated with patients, ensuring that medical information was kept private.
- Direct day-to-day administrative and operational functions for 193-bed facility, providing guidance and leadership to over 100 employees across more than 7 departments.
- Responsible for clinical assessments and MDS.
- Responsible for all aspects of dietary and dining services
- Weekly "Happy Hours" for patients with appetizers and beverage service.
- Monthly resident meetings and cooking classes.
Food Service Specialist
US Foods
Reno, NV
05.2005 - 09.2008
- Managed menu planning, food and supply purchases and inventory coordination fo multiple facilities.
- Maintained effective supply levels by monitoring and reordering food stock and dry goods for multiple facilities. Upto and including substitutions for like products.
- Operated as full-service food provider in 47 healthcare establishments by taking orders, providing direct and personal support weekly to each facility and collecting payments.
- Strictly followed sanitation and food safety guidelines as required by regulatory agencies and company.
- Operated as a full-service supplies and equipment provider.
- Provided support of establishments needs training, policy and procedure review and create and assisting in any and all aspects of dietary and dining operations.
- Provided establishments with demonstrations and product samples of newly or requested shown food and product.
- Traveling to and from Northern California to Southern California and most cities in Nevada with Healthcare Facilities.
Director of Food and Nutrition Services
Highland Manor Care And Rehab
Fallon, NV
02.2004 - 05.2005
- Motivated staff to perform at peak efficiency and quality.
- Maintained kitchen cleanliness and sanitation through correct procedures and scheduled cleaning of surfaces and equipment.
- Oversaw food preparation and monitored safety protocols.
- Trained staff on proper cooking procedures as well as safety regulations and productivity strategies.
- Procurement of food, supplies and equipment.
- Maintained open communication with all departments. Special focus coordinating with Activities planning and providing special events.
- Kept facility compliant with health codes, sanitation requirements and license regulations.
- Reduced health risks and safety hazards by preparing beverage products consistently while creating cleaning schedules, restocking items and sanitizing equipment to adhere to health department standards.
- Responsible for clinical assessments and MDS.
- Responsible for all aspects of Dietary and Dining services
Director of Food and Nutrition Services
Mountain View Nursing Home
Carson City, NV
01.2003 - 02.2004
- Motivated staff to perform at peak efficiency and quality.
- Maintained kitchen cleanliness and sanitation through correct procedures and scheduled cleaning of surfaces and equipment.
- Oversaw food preparation and monitored safety protocols.
- Trained staff on proper cooking procedures as well as safety regulations and productivity strategies.
- Reduced health risks and safety hazards by preparing beverage products consistently while creating cleaning schedules, restocking items and sanitizing equipment to adhere to health department standards.
- Purchased food, supplies and equipment and cultivated strong vendor relationships.
- Developed unique events and special promotions to assist Activities.
Deli Manager
Super Kmart Center
Carson City, NV
03.1997 - 09.2002
- Set schedules for 15-20 staff by planning and designating shifts and hours. Responsible for hiring and development of staff.
- Controlled inventory costs by carefully managing portion control and reducing waste.
- Set and enforced performance and service standards to keep consistent, high-quality environment devoted to customer satisfaction.
- Inventoried food products and associated materials on a weekly basis.
- Forecast holiday ordering. Fully prepared meals, fruit, vegetable and meat trays. Prepare holiday meals for 300+ staff members.
- Regional Deli Set-up Manager. Travels to multiple facilities in California to set-up the Deli department. Including but not to ordering, hiring, product placement and vendor set up.
Education
Certified Food Manager - All Aspects of Food Service/Dietary
ISEA
On-line11.2021
High School Diploma -
Vintage High School
Napa, CA06.1985
Skills
- Interdepartmental Functions Coordination
- Financial Operations Oversight
- Communications Strategies
- Cooking Procedures
- Policy and Program Development
- Employee Work Scheduling
- Customer Satisfaction
- Employee Recruitment and Hiring
- Routine Inspections
- Nutrition Services
- Safe Food Handling Practices
- Dining Room Organization
- Coordinate Activities & Events
Timeline
Nutrition Services Director
Advanced Healthcare Of Reno
05.2016 - 03.2022
Director of Food and Nutrition Services
Rosewood Rehabilitation And Nursing Center
01.2013 - 05.2016
Nutrition Services Director
Manor Care Nursing And Rehab
03.2009 - 01.2013
Food Service Specialist
US Foods
05.2005 - 09.2008
Director of Food and Nutrition Services
Highland Manor Care And Rehab
02.2004 - 05.2005
Director of Food and Nutrition Services
Mountain View Nursing Home
01.2003 - 02.2004
Deli Manager
Super Kmart Center
03.1997 - 09.2002
Certified Food Manager - All Aspects of Food Service/Dietary
ISEA
High School Diploma -
Vintage High School
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