Katie Cagle
Greenwood,AR
Summary
Proven leader in dietary management, adept at enhancing patient satisfaction and team productivity at The Blossoms through innovative menu planning and effective staff training. Skilled in food safety and sanitation, with a knack for fostering collaboration and continuous improvement. Achieved significant improvements in meal quality and operational efficiency, ensuring compliance with health regulations. Successful at keeping dietary operations running smoothly, maintaining costs and improving menu offerings. Bringing expertise in food safety, good communication skills, and an adaptable approach to solving routine and complex issues.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Dietary Manager
The Blossoms
05.2023 - Current
- 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.
- Conducted regular audits of food storage areas, ensuring adherence to cleanliness and food safety protocols.
- Interviewed, hired and trained dietary personnel to provide optimal service.
- Consulted with dietitians to plan menus appropriate for patient needs.
- Ensured compliance with state and federal regulations through meticulous record-keeping and documentation of all dietary department activities.
- Maintained kitchen cleanliness and sanitation through correct procedures and scheduled cleaning of surfaces and equipment.
- Motivated staff to perform at peak efficiency and quality.
- Trained staff on proper cooking procedures as well as safety regulations and productivity strategies.
- Managed staff schedules and maintained adequate coverage for all shifts.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to create customized care plans that enhanced patients'' overall health outcomes.
Dietary Manager
Covington Court
09.2017 - 05.2023
- 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.
- Conducted regular audits of food storage areas, ensuring adherence to cleanliness and food safety protocols.
- Interviewed, hired and trained dietary personnel to provide optimal service.
- Consulted with dietitians to plan menus appropriate for patient needs.
- Ensured compliance with state and federal regulations through meticulous record-keeping and documentation of all dietary department activities.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to create customized care plans that enhanced patients'' overall health outcomes.
- Visited with residents to inquire about satisfaction, quality, and personal preferences.
- Promoted a culture of continuous improvement within the dietary department through ongoing assessment and modification of processes and procedures.
- Enhanced team productivity by providing regular training sessions on food safety, sanitation, and dietary guidelines.
- Implemented cost-saving measures without sacrificing quality of meals or service to residents, contributing to better financial performance of the facility.
- Streamlined kitchen operations for increased efficiency by implementing effective food inventory management system.
- Purchased food and cultivated strong vendor relationships.
Education
High School Diploma -
Pocola High School
Pocola, OK05.2008
Skills
- Food Safety Regulations
- Sanitation protocols
- Inventory Management
- Menu planning
- Department management
- Staff Monitoring
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Customer Service
- Time Management
- Employee Supervision
- Training and Onboarding
- Employee Performance Evaluations
- Inventory Control
Timeline
Dietary Manager
The Blossoms
05.2023 - Current
Dietary Manager
Covington Court
09.2017 - 05.2023
High School Diploma -
Pocola High School
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