Michael Fitzpatrick
Mastic,NY
Summary
Results-driven Nutrition and Food Services Supervisor with over 8 years of experience in managing food service operations. Proven track record in maintaining quality assurance, promoting sanitation compliance, and enhancing team performance to meet patient and customer dietary needs effectively.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Nutrition and Food Services Supervisor
Good Samaritan University Hospital
West Islip, New York
07.2018 - Current
- Supervise daily food service operations in both patient and retail settings, ensuring timely and accurate meal preparation and delivery.
- Coordinate staff assignments, schedules, breaks, and daily workflow to maintain efficient department operations.
- Collaborate with Nursing, Dietary, and Clinical staff to ensure patient dietary needs are met.
- Monitor food quality, temperature, portion control, and sanitary practices.
- Assist management with implementing department policies, quality improvement initiatives, and operational procedures.
- Monitor employee performance and provide coaching to promote productivity, teamwork, and adherence to hospital standards.
- Respond to patient and staff concerns professionally and work to resolve meal service issues promptly.
- Maintain daily records and documentation related to food production, temperatures, and sanitation.
- Help maintain a clean, organized, and safe kitchen, dining, and food service environment.
- Assisted with storeroom inventory management, including ordering and receiving, to maintain proper storage of food and supplies (FIFO).
- Maintained compliance with cash handling protocols to prevent discrepancies and ensure financial accuracy.
- Resolved issues promptly by assessing situations and implementing solutions in a high-pressure hospital environment.
Graphic Designer
American Sign Crafters
Islip, New York
10.2015 - 10.2017
- Designed custom signage for various clients using graphic design software.
- Collaborated with clients to understand their branding and design needs.
- Managed project timelines to ensure timely delivery of design proofs.
- Reviewed design drafts with team members for feedback and improvements.
- Maintained organized files of design projects and client communications.
Kitchen Aide
Good Samaritan Hospital Medical Center
West Islip, New York
04.2004 - 10.2015
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of kitchen stations and storage areas.
- Maintained cleanliness of kitchen equipment, utensils, and work areas.
- Cleaned kitchen equipment, surfaces, utensils and appliances after use.
- Operated dishwashing machines to clean dishes and utensils efficiently.
- Carried out daily cleaning tasks such as sweeping floors, mopping surfaces.
- Collected and disposed of trash following health and safety protocols. in a timely manner following established procedures.
- Organized and stocked pantry items to maintain efficient kitchen operations. and refrigerated items to ensure adequate supply levels.
- Checked food items for freshness and reported concerns to prevent waste. and reported any inventory concerns promptly.
- Followed all sanitation procedures to ensure compliance with health regulations.
- Collaborated with staff to coordinate meal service times for patients.
- Provided assistance to other kitchen staff members during peak hours.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Technology in Visual Communications
SUNY, Farmingdale
Farmingdale, NY05-2015
Associate of Arts - Applied Science Graphic Design And Illustration
Pratt Institute
Brooklyn, NY05-2009
Some College (No Degree) - 120-Hour Dietary Managers Program
Suffolk County Community College
Selden, NYSkills
- Food operations
- Quality assurance
- Sanitation standards
- Inventory management
- Staff supervision
- Problem solving
- Effective communication
- Time management
- Customer relationship management
Timeline
Nutrition and Food Services Supervisor
Good Samaritan University Hospital
07.2018 - Current
Graphic Designer
American Sign Crafters
10.2015 - 10.2017
Kitchen Aide
Good Samaritan Hospital Medical Center
04.2004 - 10.2015
Bachelor of Arts - Technology in Visual Communications
SUNY, Farmingdale
Associate of Arts - Applied Science Graphic Design And Illustration
Pratt Institute
Some College (No Degree) - 120-Hour Dietary Managers Program
Suffolk County Community College