Kelli Gaeta
Norman,OK
Summary
Professional Objective Part-time professional offering extensive experience in operations, team coordination, customer service, scheduling, and purchasing/inventory. Seeking a role where I can support smooth day-to-day operations, improve processes, and contribute to a positive customer and team experience.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Dietary Manager
Northeast Baptist Hospital
San Antonio, Texas
06.2016 - 02.2026
- Manage daily operations of Dietary Department
- Developed seasonal menus incorporating customer feedback and current dietary trends to enhance satisfaction
- Created customized menus for patients with dietary restrictions
- Well versed in purchasing/ordering & inventory management
- Conducted employee performance reviews, provided training, and facilitated interviewing and hiring processes to build a skilled team
- Employee retention strategies
- Coordinated catering events to meet diverse client needs and create memorable experiences
- Food safety & sanitation
- Manage dietary department Facebook page
Bakery Manager
Martin’s
02.2012 - 05.2016
- Developed diverse menu options for seasonal offerings
- Managed daily operations of food service department to ensure smooth workflow
- Executed commercial baking processes for large-scale production
- Maintained sanitation standards for food preparation areas
- Monitored inventory levels to maintain supply availability and prevent shortages
- Coordinated catering services for various events
- Scheduled staff shifts to optimize coverage and meet service demands
- Managed purchasing and ordering of supplies for operations
Education
Master of Public Health - Nutrition
Liberty University
Lynchburg, VirginiaSkills
- Dietary Management
- Purchasing/Inventory
- Menu Development
- Patient Safety/Nutrition
- Catering
- Records Maintenance
- Department Oversight/Team management
- Special diet needs
- Sanitation
Certification
- FEMA Certified, National Response Framework, Incident Command Center, Incident Command Center Initial Response, National Incident Management System
- Texas Food Safety Manager Certification
Timeline
Dietary Manager
Northeast Baptist Hospital
06.2016 - 02.2026
Bakery Manager
Martin’s
02.2012 - 05.2016
Master of Public Health - Nutrition
Liberty University