Gerardo perez
Anaheim
Summary
Dynamic dietary management professional with extensive experience at La Palma Nursing Center, excelling in food safety compliance and staff training. Proven track record in optimizing meal planning and inventory control, while fostering collaboration among diverse teams to enhance resident satisfaction and meet nutritional needs effectively.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
C.D.M
La Palma Nursing Center
Anaheim
07.2025 - Current
- Worked successfully with diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related to our products and services.
- Prioritized and organized tasks to efficiently accomplish service goals.
- Collaborated closely with team members to achieve project objectives and meet deadlines.
- Managed daily dietary operations for resident meal planning and preparation.
- Coordinated staff schedules to ensure adequate coverage during peak meal times.
- Implemented inventory control procedures for food supplies and equipment.
- Trained kitchen staff on dietary guidelines and proper food handling practices.
- Collaborated with nursing staff to address individual dietary requirements.
- Maintained records of patient diets including any special requirements or restrictions.
- Oversaw the preparation of meals according to established recipes, portion control guidelines and standard operating procedures.
- Attended meetings with other healthcare professionals concerning nutrition-related topics.
- Provided training sessions for new employees on proper food handling techniques.
- Coordinated food inventory and maintained costs within budget guidelines.
- Provided nutrition education to patients, families, and staff members.
- Trained, disciplined and motivated staff to give all residents and guests top-notch service.
- Created reports detailing monthly expenses related to dietetic services budgeting activities.
- Evaluated food production to check whether food was being made, portioned and handled correctly.
- Developed policies and procedures related to patient meal services operations.
- Promoted safe working conditions by monitoring safety procedures and equipment.
Package Handler
Fed Ex Ground
Anaheim
09.2023 - 12.2025
- Sorted and organized packages for efficient processing and delivery.
- Loaded and unloaded freight from delivery trucks and storage areas.
- Inspected packages for damage and reported issues to supervisors.
- Followed safety protocols to ensure compliance with company standards.
- Scanned and sorted packages according to destinations and service type using handheld scanner.
- Loaded and unloaded packages from delivery vehicles with manual and powered equipment.
Assistant Dietary Manager
Buena Park Nursing Center
Buena Park
12.2000 - 07.2012
- Managed daily dietary operations for resident meal planning and preparation.
- Coordinated staff schedules to ensure adequate coverage during peak meal times.
- Oversaw food safety compliance in kitchen and dining areas.
- Implemented inventory control procedures for food supplies and equipment.
- Trained kitchen staff on dietary guidelines and proper food handling practices.
- Collaborated with nursing staff to address individual dietary requirements.
- Maintained records of patient diets including any special requirements or restrictions.
- Oversaw the preparation of meals according to established recipes, portion control guidelines and standard operating procedures.
Education
Dietetics Certificate - Clinical Nutrition
Long Beach City College
Long Beach, CA12-2009
Skills
- Dietary management
- Food safety compliance
- Inventory control
- Nutrition education
- Problem solving
- Staff training
Certification
- Serv Safe Certified
Timeline
C.D.M
La Palma Nursing Center
07.2025 - Current
Package Handler
Fed Ex Ground
09.2023 - 12.2025
Assistant Dietary Manager
Buena Park Nursing Center
12.2000 - 07.2012
Dietetics Certificate - Clinical Nutrition
Long Beach City College
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