
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.
• 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.
• 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
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