Summary
Overview
Work History
Skills
Certification
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Jessica Sanchez Saldana

Ames,IA

Summary

Food service professional with 23 years of experience specializing in nutrition for older adults and special dietary needs. ServSafe certified since 2003, valid until 2029, with renewals every 5 years. Trained in special diets and food allergies. Experienced in assisted living food service and housekeeping in nursing homes, ensuring high-quality standards, safety, and resident well-being.

Overview

24
24
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Coordinator 11

ISU Dining
01.2023 - Current
  • Company Overview: Iowa State University
  • Supervise kitchen operations and ensure compliance with sanitation standards
  • Train staff and manage inventory control
  • Iowa State University

Head Cook

The HUB, ISU Dining
01.2019 - 01.2023
  • Company Overview: Iowa State University
  • Led kitchen team and planned menus, including special diet options
  • Enforced ServSafe regulations and maintained quality standards
  • Iowa State University

Dietary Specialist

Independence Village Ames
01.2010 - 01.2012
  • Prepared meals tailored to residents' dietary needs
  • Managed portion control and adhered to food safety regulations

Housekeeping

Hiawatha Care Center
01.2001 - 01.2002
  • Maintained cleanliness in rooms and common areas following high sanitation standards

Skills

  • Multitasking and organization
  • Customer service
  • Data entry
  • Decision-making

Certification

  • ServSafe Certified, 01/01/2003, 01/01/2029, every 5 years
  • Special Diets & Allergy Training, 01/01/2010, with yearly training

Timeline

Coordinator 11

ISU Dining
01.2023 - Current

Head Cook

The HUB, ISU Dining
01.2019 - 01.2023

Dietary Specialist

Independence Village Ames
01.2010 - 01.2012

Housekeeping

Hiawatha Care Center
01.2001 - 01.2002
Jessica Sanchez Saldana