Michelle Gest
Poynette,WI
Overview
1
1
Certification
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Dining Services Coordinator
Brookdale Senior Living (Middleton Century Avenue)
Middleton, WI
07.2003 - Current
- Monitored and inspected staff processes to eliminate hazards posed for both residents and staff while ensuring continuous compliance with regulations.
- Oversaw all financial transactions and management functions, strategically managing PRD operating budget.
- Led planning, set up and takedown for special events.
- Monitored food production and corrected issues in preparation, portioning or other areas.
- Maintained exceptional standards of safety and sanitation in all areas.
- Purchased food and cultivated strong vendor relationships.
- Maintained kitchen cleanliness and sanitation through correct procedures and scheduled cleaning of surfaces and equipment.
- Maintained high standards of food quality by reviewing shipments, overseeing preparation and monitoring food safety.
- Trained staff on proper cooking procedures as well as safety regulations and productivity strategies.
- Inspected preparation and storage equipment regularly to assess and maintain performance for cost-effective, safe operations.
- Limited portion sizes and used garnishes to control food costs.
- Reviewed pricing and ordered food ingredients, kitchen appliances and supplies.
- Motivated staff to perform at peak efficiency and quality.
- Utilized P.E.A.R systems to monitor spending
- Utilized Menu Manager to create appealing menus based on residents preferences.
- Hosted Menu Chats with residents to discover their preferances.
- Maintained an above 99% Dining B.E.S.T survey score for the last two years.
- Worked closely with our Sales Department to foster meaningful and productive outreach events.
- Prepared diets as prescribed by residents medical professionals.
- Always put our Residents First. No matter what!
Education
High School Diploma -
Middleton High School
Middleton, WISkills
- MS Office
- Problem resolution
- Staff Management
- Food plating and presentation
- Food production management
- Food Preparation
- Food Safety
- Team management
- Relationship development
- Budgeting
- Recipes and menu planning
- Sanitizing understanding
- Cleaning
- Scheduling
Certification
Current Servsafe Certification (exp: 08-30-2021)
Additional Information
My passion is and always will be the betterment of the lives of our aging population. They deserve our ultimate gratitude for building us the lives we are blessed with today. I believe that I was given the ability to do this through cooking. For the last 17 years I have had the most amazing journey at Brookdale Middleton Century Avenue but I believe it is time for my talents to be shared where they are most needed. Although I am aware of the challenges this position may have, I feel I am ready to take it on.
Timeline
Dining Services Coordinator
Brookdale Senior Living (Middleton Century Avenue)
07.2003 - Current
High School Diploma -
Middleton High School