Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Timeline
ServSafe Food Protection Manager Certification
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Rebecca Galloway

Reno,NV

Summary

Healthcare dietary professional with several years of experience supporting patient meal service in hospital and long-term care settings. Strong at communicating with patients, nursing staff, and kitchen teams to keep meal service accurate, safe, and on schedule. Ready to grow into a supervisor role and continue building leadership skills while supporting both patients and the dietary team.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience

Work History

Dietary Lead

Northern Nevada Medical Center
Sparks, NV
09.2024 - Current
  • Led daily patient meal rounds to evaluate food quality, presentation, temperature, and satisfaction.
  • Resolved patient meal concerns by coordinating with dietary staff, nursing, and kitchen teams.
  • Ensured individualized dietary needs and preferences were accurately communicated and implemented.
  • Used patient feedback to improve meal service quality and support department performance standards.
  • Collaborated with patients,nursing staff, and food service team to ensure accurate meal service and dietary compliance.

Food Service Director Assistant

The Homestead Senior Living
Fallon, Nevada
12.2023 - 09.2024

• Supervised daily food production and meal service operations to ensure accuracy, quality, sanitation, and proper portion control.

• Ensured compliance with federal, state, and local food safety and long-term care dining regulations.

• Assisted with hiring, staff scheduling, performance coaching, and disciplinary actions for dining services employees.

• Monitored meal presentation, temperature standards, and service workflow to maintain consistent dining quality.

• Supported staff motivation and team performance through hands-on leadership during meal service.

Dietary Cook

Concord Post Acute
Concord, CA
01.2022 - 12.2023
  • Prepared meals according to planned menus, recipes, and therapeutic diet requirements for up to 180 residents.
  • Served as the evening shift lead after 5 PM, overseeing dietary aides and dishwashing staff to ensure smooth kitchen operations.
  • Supervised dishwashers and dietary aides in the absence of culinary management.
  • Ensured meals were appetizing, nutritionally appropriate, and met resident dietary needs.
  • Maintained teamwork and communication across kitchen staff during high-volume service periods.
  • Monitored food safety, sanitation, and service standards during evening operations.

Child Nutrition Assistant

Contra Costa County EHSD
Richmond, CA
01.2020 - 12.2022
  • Prepared and packaged breakfast, lunch, and PM snacks for up to 500 preschool students daily.
  • Ensured meals met nutritional guidelines and accommodated food allergies and dietary restrictions.
  • Maintained compliance with sanitation, health, and personal hygiene standards.
  • Monitored food quality and freshness of ingredients during preparation and service.
  • Supported efficient team workflow in a high-volume child nutrition program

Cook’s Helper

Windsor Chico Creek Care & Rehabilitation Center
Chico, CA
06.2016 - 01.2020

• Assisted with large-scale meal production for approximately 160 residents across multiple diet types

• Directed and supported dietary aides during meal service to ensure timely tray delivery and workflow efficiency

• Followed physician-ordered diet guidelines and standardized preparation procedures

• Maintained sanitation and food safety standards in a high-volume healthcare kitchen

Dietary Aide

Windsor Chico Creek Care & Rehabilitation Center
Chico, CA
01.2016 - 06.2016
  • Assisted with meal tray assembly and delivery for patients while following diet orders and portion guidelines
  • Ensured compliance with food safety, sanitation, and infection-control standards
  • Maintained cleanliness of kitchen, dish room, and food service areas.
  • Provided respectful and friendly service to patients during meal delivery

Education

Bachelor of Science - Food And Nutrition

California State University, Chico
Chico, CA
05-2019

Skills

  • Therapeutic diet compliance
  • Food safety and sanitation standards
  • Patient meal service coordination
  • Trayline accuracy and quality control
  • Staff training and support
  • Interdepartmental communication
  • Shift reporting and documentation
  • Time management in fast-paced environments
  • Conflict resolution and teamwork

Timeline

Dietary Lead

Northern Nevada Medical Center
09.2024 - Current

Food Service Director Assistant

The Homestead Senior Living
12.2023 - 09.2024

Dietary Cook

Concord Post Acute
01.2022 - 12.2023

Child Nutrition Assistant

Contra Costa County EHSD
01.2020 - 12.2022

Cook’s Helper

Windsor Chico Creek Care & Rehabilitation Center
06.2016 - 01.2020

Dietary Aide

Windsor Chico Creek Care & Rehabilitation Center
01.2016 - 06.2016

Bachelor of Science - Food And Nutrition

California State University, Chico

ServSafe Food Protection Manager Certification

Certification demonstrating knowledge of food safety regulations, foodborne illness prevention, temperature control, cross-contamination prevention, and sanitation standards. Emphasizes maintaining safe food handling practices and supporting compliance in food service operations