Rebecca Ward
Chickasha Nursing Center
Chickasha,OK
1
Certification
10
years of professional experience
Results-driven Dietary Manager experienced in developing tailored nutritional programs and enhancing meal satisfaction. Achieved compliance with health and safety standards through effective oversight of dietary operations and strong focus on food safety and inventory management. Committed to optimizing workflows and enhancing patient outcomes through strategic menu planning and staff training.
Detail-oriented Dietary Manager known for optimizing kitchen workflows and improving meal satisfaction. Strong problem-solving and communication skills foster collaboration with healthcare teams, ensuring adherence to dietary standards and enhancing overall resident health outcomes.
Work History
Dietary Manager
5 Years 5 Months- Developed and implemented nutritional programs tailored to resident dietary needs.
- Coordinated meal planning and preparation, enhancing food quality and presentation.
- Supervised kitchen staff, ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations.
- Trained team members on food service protocols and dietary guidelines.
- Managed inventory of supplies, optimizing purchasing processes for cost-efficiency.
- Conducted regular audits to ensure adherence to dietary standards and policies.
- Collaborated with healthcare professionals to address residents' specific nutrition concerns.
- Led initiatives to improve meal satisfaction through resident feedback integration.
- Purchased food supplies for the department according to budget limitations.
- Conducted regular audits of food storage areas, ensuring adherence to cleanliness and food safety protocols.
- Interviewed, hired and trained dietary personnel to provide optimal service.
- Ensured compliance with state and federal regulations through meticulous record-keeping and documentation of all dietary department activities.
- Developed strong relationships with vendors, resulting in better pricing and more reliable deliveries for necessary supplies.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to create customized care plans that enhanced patients'' overall health outcomes.
- Implemented effective inventory control systems to reduce food spoilage and waste.
- Managed staff schedules and maintained adequate coverage for all shifts.
Sales Associate
9 Months- Processed transactions efficiently using POS systems, reducing customer wait times.
- Assisted customers with product selection and inquiries to enhance shopping experience.
- Maintained organized merchandise displays, ensuring compliance with company standards.
- Collaborated with team members to achieve store layout improvements and inventory management.
Dietary Manager
3 Years 10 Months- Consulted with dietitians to plan menus appropriate for patient needs.
- Improved patient satisfaction by developing and implementing well-balanced, nutritious meal plans tailored to individual dietary needs.
- Optimized kitchen workflow processes which led to reduced preparation times while maintaining high-quality meals.
- Evaluated nutritional content of menus regularly to ensure alignment with industry standards as well as specific patient requirements.
Education
High School Diploma
Skills
Vendor Management
Staff training
Collaboration and teamwork
Multitasking Abilities
Reliability
Excellent communication
Organizational skills
Purchasing and procurement
Problem-solving
Time management
Microsoft Word and Excel knowledge
Written ledger knowledge
Accomplishments
- Used Microsoft Excel to develop inventory tracking spreadsheets.
- Supervised team of 7 staff members.
- Developed, designed, printed and collated menus with extensions twice a year.
- Maintain state and federal required records
- Proficient in all office management skills.
Affiliations
Member of ANFP
Certified Food Protection Professional
Certification
- Certified Dietary Manager Training - 2025 to present
- Licensed Certified Food Protection Profesional - present
Interests
Baking
Music
Outdoor Recreation
Animal Welfare Advocacy
Volunteer Work
Timeline
Dietary Manager
Chickasha Nursing Center
03.2021 - CurrentRead More
Sales Associate
Walmart
06.2020 - 03.2021Read More
Dietary Manager
Marlow Nursing and Rehab
08.2016 - 06.2020Read More
Verden High Scool
High School Diploma
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