Rachel Rios
Summary
Detail-oriented Dietary Aide with expertise in food safety compliance, meal preparation, and sanitation practices. Enhances dining experiences through effective communication and problem resolution while ensuring adherence to food safety standards. Committed to creating a safe dining environment and promoting patient engagement.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Dietary Cook
Luther Memorial Home
Madelia
01.2010 - 05.2011
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of kitchen and food storage areas to support safe food preparation.
- Prepared meals for patients based on dietary requirements and restrictions.
- Monitored food temperatures to guarantee safety and quality standards.
- Complied with regulatory standards for safe and sanitary food preparation.
- Verified accuracy of orders received from vendors before storing them away.
- Changed and sanitized cutting boards, benches and surfaces to avoid cross-contamination.
- Collaborated with staff to address dietary needs and requests, ensuring patient satisfaction.
- Adhered to safety regulations in handling food and kitchen utensils to uphold health standards.
Dietary Aide
Good Samaritan Society
Windom
02.2009 - 10.2009
- Served food and snacks according to planned menus and dietary orders.
- Provided personalized dining assistance to residents during meals.
- Assisted patients with special needs during meals, ensuring comfort and dignity.
- Monitored food inventory and reported shortages, maintaining uninterrupted meal service.
- Checked temperatures of hot food before serving it to patients and residents.
- Engaged residents in conversation, fostering a welcoming and enjoyable dining atmosphere.
- Engaged with residents to enhance their dining experience through conversation.
- Followed dietary procedures in accordance with established policies.
- Informed supervisor of any changes in patients' dietary needs or preferences.
- Adhered to safety protocols for food handling and storage daily.
- Maintained a safe working environment by strictly following safety protocols.
- Performed cleaning duties, including sweeping floors and washing dishes.
- Assisted with preparation of snacks and other light meals.
- Worked closely with team members to update cleaning protocols and increase aide efficiency.
Education
Some College (No Degree) - General Studies
South Central Community College
Mankato, MNSkills
- Meal preparation
- Dietary planning
- Food safety compliance
- Food handling safety
- Sanitation practices
- Inventory management
- Time management
- Customer service
- Patient engagement
- Problem resolution
Timeline
Dietary Cook
Luther Memorial Home
01.2010 - 05.2011
Dietary Aide
Good Samaritan Society
02.2009 - 10.2009
Some College (No Degree) - General Studies
South Central Community College