Reyna Gamez
New Milford,NJ
Summary
Talented Dietary Aide skilled in nutrition and food preparation. Accustomed to caring for large numbers of patients in nursing home and hospital settings. Skilled in daily food prep, stocking and cleaning.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
DIETARY AID
Valley Hospital
02.2024 - Current
- Coordinated with other dietary aides and kitchen staff to ensure efficient workflow and timely delivery of meals, contributing to a smooth-running operation.
- Followed all food safety regulations while preparing meals for patients.
- Assisted in preparation of nutritious meals for patients with various medical conditions and dietary restrictions.
- Ensured food safety compliance through proper storage, handling, and sanitation procedures, minimizing risk of contamination or illness.
- Arranged tray and or table settings with proper tableware, condiments, and tray card.
- Improved patient satisfaction by providing high-quality meals tailored to their dietary needs and preferences.
- Maintained accurate records of patient meal orders to ensure appropriate distribution of meals according to individual requirements.
- Maintained strict adherence to HIPAA regulations when handling patient information, protecting confidentiality at all times.
- Assisted in maintaining dry storage areas and handling unpacking, dating, and rotating of food and non-food supplies as directed.
- Provided exceptional customer service to patients and their families, addressing concerns and answering questions about dietary guidelines and restrictions.
- Monitored food quality and freshness throughout day.
- Cross-trained in other kitchen positions to support staff and meet customer needs and demands.
- Demonstrated knowledge of menu items and corresponding ingredients.
- Greeted customers and answered inquiries regarding menu items and specials.
DIETARY AID
Holy Name Hospital
06.2005 - 02.2024
- Prepare three daily meals tailored to specific dietary requirements
- Efficiently answered all calls and inquiries from patients and their families, communicated with nurses about patients dietary needs, dispatched any unanswered questions to dietician or manager
- Maintained confidentiality of all patients, hospital staff, visitor, and co-workers protected health information by using HIPPA in every day practices
- Ensure accurate adherence to dietary guidelines during meal preparation
- Maintain up-to-date temperature logs while restocking refrigerators with snacks and perishable items
- Responsible for operating on kitchen tray line
- Handling and assessing patients' food trays
- Ensuring accurate meal delivery to patients
- Provided exceptional customer service to patients and their families, addressing concerns and answering questions about dietary guidelines and restrictions.
- Participated in regular team meetings to discuss performance goals, address challenges, and share best practices for continued growth and improvement.
DIETARY AID
Regent Care Nursing Home
02.2019 - 05.2021
- Prepare three daily meals tailored to specific dietary requirements
- Ensure accurate adherence to dietary guidelines during meal preparation
- Maintain up-to-date temperature logs while restocking refrigerators with snacks and perishable items
- Responsible for operating on kitchen tray line
- Handling and assessing patients' food trays
- Ensuring accurate meal delivery to patients.
Education
High School Diploma -
DUMONT HIGH SCHOOL
Dumont, NJ06.2007
Skills
- Basic food safety
- Personal hygiene
- Cross contamination and allergens
- Cleaning and sanitation
- Detailed Oriented
- Teamwork
- Time Management
- Motivation
- Computer skills
- Communication skills
- Nutrition knowledge
- Customer Service
Aboutme - Languages
- English
- Spanish
Certification
- Food Handler Training Course-Certificate of Achievement Issue March 28,2024-March 28, 2027.
Timeline
DIETARY AID
Valley Hospital
02.2024 - Current
DIETARY AID
Regent Care Nursing Home
02.2019 - 05.2021
DIETARY AID
Holy Name Hospital
06.2005 - 02.2024
High School Diploma -
DUMONT HIGH SCHOOL
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