JOSEPH COOLEY
Pomfret Center,CT
Summary
Seasoned Dietary Director known for high productivity and efficiency in task completion. Specialize in nutritional planning, food service management, and regulatory compliance. Excel at team leadership, strategic planning, and communication, ensuring smooth operation of dietary services in healthcare settings.
Overview
3
3
years of post-secondary education
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Dietary Director
Apple Rehab
Old Saybrook, Connecticut
09.2026 - Current
- Oversaw menu planning, ensuring compliance with dietary guidelines.
- Developed and implemented nutrition programs for resident dietary needs.
- Coordinated with healthcare professionals to assess resident nutritional status.
- Managed staff training on food safety and sanitation practices.
- Ensured compliance with all applicable regulations related to food service operations.
- Maintained inventory levels and ordered supplies as needed.
- Led team meetings to discuss dietary policies and resident feedback.
Cook Supervisor
Apple Rehab
Plainville, CT
10.2023 - 09.2026
- Supervised kitchen staff to ensure quality meal preparation and adherence to safety standards.
- Trained staff on dietary guidelines and proper food handling techniques.
- Collaborated with healthcare professionals to assess patient dietary requirements.
- Oversaw inventory management and ordering of food supplies for efficiency.
- Collaborated with other departments to provide a comprehensive approach to patient care.
- Analyzed financial data related to costs associated with menu planning.
- Delivered nutritional education to patients.
- Maintained accurate records of meal service operations, including inventory levels, cost analysis and budgeting.
- Implemented new methods for improving the efficiency of kitchen operations.
Sous Chef
Pavilion Catering Inc.
Middletown, USA
10.2016 - 10.2022
- Coordinated production, preparation, and presentation of menu items, ensuring quality and consistency in every dish
- Demonstrated leadership in the kitchen by effectively delegating tasks based on staff strengths and maintaining organization
- Oversee staffing and food production, ensuring there is no cross contamination
- Trained staff across various kitchen roles, fostering skill development and teamwork
- Handle food safely and teach others about dietary restrictions and cross contaminants
- Monitored timing for food preparation and service
- Maintain health and safety standards, from how often to wash hands, to knife handling
- Manage kitchen set up and breakdown
- Acting as the liaison between the chefs and general kitchen workers
- Meet with front of house staff briefly to communicate and instill synergy between the two workforces
Education
High School Diploma -
Conard High School
West Hartford, CT 09.2009 - 07.2012
Skills
- Menu development
- Food safety standards
- High-volume management
- Dietary education
- Staff training
- Cost control
- Therapeutic meal planning
- Sanitation protocols
- Purchasing and procurement
- Department oversight
- Allergen awareness
- Delegating assignments and tasks
Timeline
Dietary Director
Apple Rehab
09.2026 - Current
Cook Supervisor
Apple Rehab
10.2023 - 09.2026
Sous Chef
Pavilion Catering Inc.
10.2016 - 10.2022
High School Diploma -
Conard High School
09.2009 - 07.2012