LaCresha Sanders
Titusville
Summary
Diligent Patient Service Manager with background in overseeing food service operations and ensuring compliance with health regulations. Proven track record in streamlining meal preparation processes and enhancing food quality standards. Demonstrated leadership and strong organizational skills in managing teams and coordinating with other departments.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Food and Nutrition Supervisor
Compass Group USA
Viera, FL
09.2021 - Current
- Supervised daily food service operations, ensuring compliance with safety and sanitation standards.
- Developed and implemented nutrition programs tailored to diverse dietary needs and preferences.
- Trained and mentored staff on food preparation techniques and nutritional guidelines.
- Evaluated menu offerings to enhance nutritional value while maintaining customer satisfaction.
- Collaborated with healthcare professionals to provide nutrition education for clients and staff.
- Managed inventory control processes, optimizing supply levels to reduce waste and enhance efficiency.
- Led initiatives to improve service delivery, resulting in increased operational effectiveness across departments.
- Conducted regular assessments of food service practices, driving continuous improvement in quality and safety standards.
- Completed food and physical safety audits to verify health and well-being of staff members and patrons.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by ensuring timely meal preparation and delivery.
- Took initiative to solve problems and recommended improvements to hospital food service procedures and interdepartmental processes.
- Led a team of kitchen staff to achieve efficient workflow and maintain high standards of cleanliness.
- Assisted on tray line and prepared trays according to prescribed diets and patron requests.
- Ensured compliance with all applicable local, state, and federal regulations governing food service establishments within the facility's jurisdiction.
- Collaborated with dietitians to create balanced meals suitable for patients with specific health conditions.
- Handled customer complaints professionally, resolving issues promptly to ensure continued satisfaction.
- Supervised daily food preparation activities, ensuring consistency in presentation and portion sizes across all dishes served.
Food and Nutrition Supervisor
Sodexo USA
Titusville, FL
01.2013 - 09.2021
- Managed food inventory efficiently, reducing waste and maintaining optimal stock levels.
- Maintained a safe working environment by enforcing strict adherence to workplace safety guidelines.
- Established strong relationships with vendors, negotiating favorable terms for bulk purchases and securing reliable supply channels.
- Monitored food storage techniques to preserve freshness, prevent contamination, and adhere to industry best practices.
- Conducted employee training sessions for improved food safety practices and compliance with regulations.
- Maintained food at proper operating temperatures, trained team in food safety and documented required temperatures.
- Monitored calorie count for individual patients in accordance with specific nutritional needs as specified by physicians.
- Supervised daily food service operations, ensuring compliance with safety and sanitation standards.
- Led initiatives to improve service delivery, resulting in increased operational effectiveness across departments.
- Completed food and physical safety audits to verify health and well-being of staff members and patrons.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by ensuring timely meal preparation and delivery.
- Took initiative to solve problems and recommended improvements to hospital food service procedures and interdepartmental processes.
- Led a team of kitchen staff to achieve efficient workflow and maintain high standards of cleanliness.
- Assisted on tray line and prepared trays according to prescribed diets and patron requests.
CNA/Med Tech Mananger
Titusville Housing Authority
Titusville, FL
03.2003 - 03.2012
- Provided compassionate care to residents, ensuring comfort and safety in daily activities.
- Assisted with personal hygiene tasks, promoting dignity and respect for individual needs.
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to healthcare team, enhancing patient outcomes.
- Facilitated communication between residents and family members, fostering supportive relationships.
- Trained new staff on best practices in resident care, improving team performance and effectiveness.
- Maintained accurate documentation of patient care and observations, ensuring compliance with standards.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop personalized care plans that addressed individual needs.
- Assisted patients with daily living activities, promoting independence and dignity.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Maintained confidentiality of patient information according to HIPAA guidelines while communicating effectively with team members about critical updates.
- Delivered individualized patient care by recording vital signs, documenting observations, administering treatments, and evaluating patient needs.
- Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns, and medically relevant symptoms.
- Oversaw and maintained patients' rooms, group living areas, and nurse stations.
- Participated in ongoing educational opportunities in order to stay up-to-date on best practices in nursing care.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to develop and implement individualized care plans for patients.
- Served as a liaison between patients, families, and medical staff to ensure clear communication and understanding of treatment plans.
- Administered prescribed medications under the supervision of a registered nurse, ensuring adherence to safety protocols.
- Documented patient information and care activities in electronic health record.
Education
CNA - Certified Nursing Assitant
Brevard Community College
Titusville, FL06-1995
High School Diploma -
Astronaut High School
Titusville, Fl05-1994
Skills
- Scheduling staff
- Meal preparation
- Sanitation procedures
- Food presentation
- Allergen awareness
- Waste reduction
- Food safety management
- Problem-solving
- Attention to detail
- Team collaboration
Certification
- ServSafe Certification
- Patient Programs Certifications Training
Timeline
Food and Nutrition Supervisor
Compass Group USA
09.2021 - Current
Food and Nutrition Supervisor
Sodexo USA
01.2013 - 09.2021
CNA/Med Tech Mananger
Titusville Housing Authority
03.2003 - 03.2012
CNA - Certified Nursing Assitant
Brevard Community College
High School Diploma -
Astronaut High School