Joshua Lutz
Falls City,OR
Summary
Seasoned Dietary Director with a proven track record at Valley West Care Center, adept in healthcare regulations and customer service. Spearheaded nutritional assessments and staff training, enhancing food safety compliance. Skilled in recipe development and therapeutic diets, I significantly improved patient care through innovative dietary solutions. Expert in inventory management and communication, I drive operational excellence and team performance.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Dietary Director
Valley West Care Center
Eugene, Oregon
01.2024 - Current
- Performed full nutritional assessments.
- Provided training and supervision for kitchen staff members on proper sanitation practices.
- Evaluated unique nutrient and energy requirements for each patient based on BMI, lifestyle and individual medical issues.
- Evaluated current dietary practices and recommended changes when necessary.
- Coordinated the ordering of food supplies from suppliers as needed.
- Collaborated with nursing staff to develop special diets for patients with allergies or medical conditions.
- Conducted regular staff meetings to review policies and procedures.
Dining Service Manager
Middlefield Oaks
Cottage Grove, OR
01.2021 - 03.2024
- Conducted training courses for new employee hires covering the menu, cooking demonstrations, food safety, proper equipment handling, and sanitation.
- Conducted regular audits of every food station, preparing them with proper recipes and measuring tools.
- Worked closely with new and senior employees.
- Managed inventory and reduced food costs.
Dining Service Manager
Magnolia Gardens
02.2022 - 09.2022
- Conducted training courses for new employee hires covering the menu, cooking demonstrations, food safety, proper equipment handling, and sanitation.
- Conducted regular audits of every food station, preparing them with proper recipes and measuring tools
- Worked closely with new and senior employees
- Managed inventory and reduced food costs
Sous Chef
The Springs Living
08.2017 - 03.2019
- Improved performance of team members resulting in high-quality meals produced daily.
- Prepared variety of foods according to exact instructions and recipe specifications.
- Checked quality of food products to meet high standards.
- Negotiated contracts with suppliers to secure competitive prices for ingredients.
- Established standard procedures for plating presentations.
- Trained kitchen workers on culinary techniques.
Sous Chef
Waterford Grand
09.2014 - 08.2017
- Distributed food to service staff for prompt delivery to customers.
- Checked quality of food products to meet high standards.
- Negotiated contracts with suppliers to secure competitive prices for ingredients.
- Trained kitchen workers on culinary techniques.
- Maintained accurate records for cost analysis purposes.
- Adjusted recipes as needed to accommodate dietary restrictions or allergies.
- Determined schedules and staff requirements necessary to prepare and plate food.
Education
High School Diploma -
North Eugene High School
Eugene06.2007
Skills
- Cooking
- Customer service
- Recipe development
- Healthcare regulations
- Sanitation protocols
- Food safety compliance
- Therapeutic diets
- Dietary assessment
- Renal nutrition
- Weight management
- Nutrition recommendations
- Inventory Management
- Scheduling
- Recipes and menu planning
- Kitchen equipment operation and maintenance
- Recruitment
- Communication
Accomplishments
- Conducted training courses for new employee hires covering the menu, cooking demonstrations, food safety, proper equipment handling, and sanitation.
- Conducted regular audits of every food station, preparing them with proper recipes and measuring tools.
- Worked closely with new and senior employees.
- Managed inventory and reduced food costs.
- Maintained kitchen cleanliness and sanitation through correct procedures, and scheduled cleaning of surfaces and equipment.
- Worked with multiple purveyors to receive product and ensure fresh ingredients.
- Organized events and parties for residents and staff.
Certification
- ServeSafe Certified.
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Dietary Director
Valley West Care Center
01.2024 - Current
Dining Service Manager
Magnolia Gardens
02.2022 - 09.2022
Dining Service Manager
Middlefield Oaks
01.2021 - 03.2024
Sous Chef
The Springs Living
08.2017 - 03.2019
Sous Chef
Waterford Grand
09.2014 - 08.2017
High School Diploma -
North Eugene High School
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