LINDA MITCHELL
Noble,LA
Summary
Skilled Dietary Supervisor offering experience in overseeing meal preparation and dietary staff management. Proven leadership skills, with emphasis on ensuring adherence to nutritional standards and regulatory requirements. Demonstrated ability in improving efficiency of food service operations, while fostering team collaboration and patient satisfaction. Possess strong knowledge of dietetic principles and passion for promoting healthy eating habits.
Overview
31
31
years of professional experience
Work History
DIETARY SUPERVISOR
TOLEDO RETIREMENT AND REHAB
ZWOLLE, LA
04.2022 - Current
- Provided guidance and supervision to Dietary staff members, ensuring compliance with all applicable regulations.
- Developed and implemented nutritional care plans for patients based on individual medical needs.
- Maintained accurate records of patient meals served, dietary intake and other pertinent information.
- Monitored kitchen operations to ensure quality control and sanitation standards were met.
- Assisted in food preparation, including portioning out meals as needed.
- Ordered necessary supplies, equipment and ingredients to maintain adequate inventory levels.
- Ensured compliance with all safety protocols related to food handling and storage procedures.
- Conducted regular training sessions for new Dietary employees on proper food handling techniques.
- Evaluated performance of Dietary staff members, providing feedback as needed.
- Performed administrative tasks such as scheduling shifts, tracking time off requests and completing payroll paperwork.
- Regularly inspected kitchen areas for cleanliness, verifying that surfaces were sanitized according to health code standards.
- Verified accuracy of invoices from vendors prior to submitting payment requests.
- Met regularly with Dieticians regarding medical nutrition therapy options for patients.
- Resolved customer complaints in a timely manner while maintaining high quality standards.
COOK/HELPER
TOLEDO RETIREMENT AND REHAB
ZWOLLE, LA
11.2019 - 04.2021
- Assisted cooks with food preparation tasks such as chopping vegetables, butchering meat, and making sauces.
- Cleaned and sanitized work areas, equipment, utensils, dishes, and silverware.
- Stocked supplies such as food items in refrigerators and storerooms.
- Carried out routine kitchen activities such as dishwashing, sweeping floors, taking out trash, and organizing storage areas.
- Measured ingredients for specific menu items according to recipes.
- Followed all safety guidelines while handling knives and other kitchen tools.
- Assembled meals according to instructions from the chef or supervisor.
- Kept up with current food trends in order to provide customers with the best experience possible.
MANAGER
BILLS DOLLAR STORE
ZWOLLE, LA
02.1998 - 09.2005
- Developed and implemented strategies to increase customer satisfaction and loyalty.
- Coached, mentored and trained team members in order to improve their job performance.
- Conducted regular meetings with staff to discuss progress and identify areas of improvement.
- Established processes to ensure efficient workflow throughout the organization.
- Monitored budgets and expenditures to ensure cost-effectiveness while maintaining quality standards.
- Resolved conflicts between employees by providing guidance on company policies and procedures.
- Maintained up-to-date records of employee attendance, payroll information, vacation requests.
- Provided leadership during times of organizational change or crisis situations.
OWNER
SMITHS PLACE
CONVERSE, LA
01.1994 - 09.1997
- Managed daily operations of business, including hiring and training staff.
- Developed strategic plans to increase profitability and efficiency.
- Identified new opportunities for growth, expansion, and diversification.
- Negotiated contracts with vendors and suppliers.
- Oversaw budgeting and financial management.
- Maintained relationships with existing clients by providing superior customer service.
Education
High School Diploma -
MANSFIELD HIGH SCHOOL
Mansfield, LA05-1985
Skills
- Healthcare regulations
- Recipe Development
- Task Delegation
- Employee Scheduling
- Waste Reduction
- Food presentation
Timeline
DIETARY SUPERVISOR
TOLEDO RETIREMENT AND REHAB
04.2022 - Current
COOK/HELPER
TOLEDO RETIREMENT AND REHAB
11.2019 - 04.2021
MANAGER
BILLS DOLLAR STORE
02.1998 - 09.2005
OWNER
SMITHS PLACE
01.1994 - 09.1997
High School Diploma -
MANSFIELD HIGH SCHOOL
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