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Glenda West
Sarah, MS,MS
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Summary
Results-driven Dietary Manager at Providence Assisted Living, adept at enhancing patient satisfaction through tailored meal plans and effective nutrition counseling. Proven expertise in food safety regulations and inventory management, leading to streamlined operations and improved team productivity. Skilled in collaboration and training, fostering a high-quality food service environment.
Work History
Dietary Manager
Providence Assisted Living
- Developed and implemented nutritional care plans for residents based on individual dietary needs.
- Managed food inventory and ensured compliance with health and safety regulations.
- Collaborated with kitchen staff to optimize meal preparation processes and enhance food quality.
- Trained team members on dietary guidelines, sanitation standards, and food safety protocols.
- Conducted regular assessments of resident satisfaction regarding meals and dietary preferences.
- Coordinated with healthcare professionals to address specific dietary restrictions or concerns effectively.
- Streamlined menu planning to align with seasonal ingredients while maintaining nutritional value.
- Led initiatives to improve operational efficiency in food service delivery within the facility.
- Purchased food supplies for department according to budget limitations.
- Improved patient satisfaction by developing and implementing well-balanced, nutritious meal plans tailored to individual dietary needs.
- Interviewed, hired and trained dietary personnel to provide optimal service.
- Conducted regular audits of food storage areas, ensuring adherence to cleanliness and food safety protocols.
- Ensured compliance with state and federal regulations through meticulous record-keeping and documentation of all dietary department activities.
- Developed strong relationships with vendors, resulting in better pricing and more reliable deliveries for necessary supplies.
- Evaluated nutritional content of menus regularly to ensure alignment with industry standards as well as specific patient requirements.
- Optimized kitchen workflow processes which led to reduced preparation times while maintaining high-quality meals.
- Enhanced team productivity by providing regular training sessions on food safety, sanitation, and dietary guidelines.
Education
High School Diploma -
Pride High School
Pride, Louisiana05.1975
Skills
Collaboration and teamwork
Nutrition counseling
Food safety regulations
Sanitation protocols
Food presentation
Inventory management
Allergen awareness
Food production management
Menu planning abilities
Delivery coordination
Department management
Recipe development
Staff monitoring
Employee recruitment
Special diets
Nutrition expertise
Timeline
Dietary Manager
Providence Assisted Living
High School Diploma -
Pride High School