Lorraine Clark
Ansonia,CT
Summary
A skilled Culinary professional with over 25 years experience, first hand
in various culinary settings. Highly skilled in food preparation and
supervising the culinary line in a busy environment while ensuring the
maintenance of hygiene and quality standards. Eager to provide the
highest level of food quality and hospitality. Demonstrate ability to
develop and lead strong culinary teams with ease. Strong business
sense for maintaining a budget without sacrificing quality and taste .
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Dietary Manager
Apple Rehab Saybrook
Saybrook, Ct
01.2026 - Current
- Supervising kitchen and dining staff, including recruiting, training, scheduling, and performance management.
- Managing daily food service operations.
- Ordering food, supplies and equipment.
- Overseeing meal preparation to ensure quality and taste.
- Conducting audits for sanitation & logs.
Interim Dietary Manager
Apple Rehab Rocky Hill
08.2025 - 01.2026
- Supervising kitchen and dining staff, including recruiting, training, scheduling, and performance management.
- Managing daily food service operations.
- Ordering food, supplies and equipment.
- Overseeing meal preparation to ensure quality and taste.
- Conducting audits for sanitation & logs.
Interim Dietary Manager
Ledgecrest Health Care Center
06.2023 - 06.2025
- Supervising kitchen and dining staff, including recruiting, training, scheduling, and performance management.
- Managing daily food service operations.
- Ordering food, supplies and equipment.
- Overseeing meal preparation to ensure quality and taste.
- Conducting audits for sanitation & logs.
Dietary Manager
Apple Rehab Shelton Lakes
- Supervising kitchen and dining staff, including recruiting, training, scheduling, and performance management.
- Managing daily food service operations.
- Ordering food, supplies and equipment.
- Overseeing meal preparation to ensure quality and taste.
- Conducting audits for sanitation & logs.
- Managing food budget & inventory to control food cost.
Cook Supervisor - Per Diem
Apple Rehab Hewitt
12.2022 - 06.2023
- Responsible for the preparation & service of regular and therapeutic meals, desserts and nourishments in accordance with menus.
- Assist in the development & implementation of policies & procedures.
- Supervise dietary aides- make sure staying on task.
Education
Associate of Arts - Food Service Management
NAUGATUCK VALLEY COMMUNITY TECH SCHOOL
1995
High School Diploma -
EMMETT O’BRIEN REGIONAL VOCATIONAL TECH SCHOOL
1992
Skills
- Leadership & strong communication
- Organizational & Budgetary Skills
- Knowledge of food safety &
nutrition
- Problem solving & attention to
detail
Timeline
Dietary Manager
Apple Rehab Saybrook
01.2026 - Current
Interim Dietary Manager
Apple Rehab Rocky Hill
08.2025 - 01.2026
Interim Dietary Manager
Ledgecrest Health Care Center
06.2023 - 06.2025
Cook Supervisor - Per Diem
Apple Rehab Hewitt
12.2022 - 06.2023
Dietary Manager
Apple Rehab Shelton Lakes
Associate of Arts - Food Service Management
NAUGATUCK VALLEY COMMUNITY TECH SCHOOL
High School Diploma -
EMMETT O’BRIEN REGIONAL VOCATIONAL TECH SCHOOL