Reynaldo Garcia
Houston,TX
Summary
Twenty plus years of progressively responsible positions in the food service industry. Professional capabilities for managing all production, clinical and retail operations. Works well with the public and very conscientious towards duties that are assigned. Posses excellent innovative skills, interpersonal skills and meticulous attention to detail and Client Satisfaction. Extensive experience in P&L accountability and adhering to Budgeting. Accomplished Food Service Director dedicated to increasing sales, diversifying menus and optimizing policies to transform food service operations. Quality-oriented and decisive leader with proactive approach. Results-driven leader with solid background in food service planning, sales and management. Hardworking, ambitious and resourceful with clear understanding of business priorities and best practices.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Food Service Director
Cypress Creek Hospital
01.2020 - Current
- Oversee the direction of the Food and Nutrition Department
- Responsible for budgeting, Financials, Training of staff, and Menu Development
- Update and Implement all Department Policies as needed
- Update Diet Manuals Menus and Spreadsheets to comply with Joint commission, CMS, and Hospital regulations
- Continually participate in QAPI meeting to ensure compliance and Patient Satisfaction is being met
- Work with Department Staff to ensure staff satisfaction and 0 turnover rate.
Dietary Director
Garden Terrace of Houston
01.2018 - Current
- Have worked continuously with this company Part time while employed full time at Cypress Creek Hospital
- Manage all Food and Clinical Operations
- Maintain Sanitation of Kitchen to adhere to Local Health Department and CMS regulations
- Participate in The Care Plan of all residents throughout their stay at Garden Terrace
- Assist with The MDS assessments and transmit as needed
- Adhere to all Budgeting of food and Labor
- Implement Menus for all residents and staff.
Food Service Director
Houston Behavioral Hospital
01.2015 - 12.2017
- Managed all Food Service Operations
- Ensured food safety and operation procedures are in compliance with Local, Joint Commission and CMS
- Ensured patient and Staff satisfaction was met monthly
- Ensured that all Food, Labor and staff budgets were met
- Worked closely with RD to ensure patients were receiving adequate Diets and nutrition
- Worked Closely with other Department Director to set up weekly or monthly employee themed meals for Hospital staff to increase staff morale and satisfaction.
Dietary Director
The Height of North Houston
01.2013 - 12.2015
- This was a Start-up Building and was one of two Skilled nursing Facilities in the Houston area
- Ordered all Dishes, Utensils, Cookware, Tray carts, etc for new building
- Set up all food and beverage vendors/services for Kitchen
- Set up New Menu and therapeutic menu for new residents
- Hired all new Dietary staff for Kitchen
- Set up all Dining Room service and room service for new residents
- Received training and implemented charting system for Dietary through Point Click Care (PCC)
- Ensured That Kitchen sanitation and was ready for initial inspection for CMS and Harris County inspectors.
Education
Nutrition -
Ashworth College
01.2022
Certificate in Dietary Management -
Dietary Managers Association San Jacinto College
01.2001
Skills
- Culinary Experience
- Catering
- Food Service Management
- MDS
- Profit & Loss
- Budgeting
- Food Safety
- Management
- Supervising Experience
- Forecasting
- Food Production
- Restaurant Management
- Pricing
- Food Preparation
- Cooking
- Labor Cost Analysis
- Menu Planning
- Microsoft Office
- Employee Orientation
- Food Safety Compliance
- Strategic Planning
- Inventory Management
- Quality Assurance
- Policy Implementation
- Nutrition knowledge
- Process updates
- Policy Development
- Team Leadership
- Relationship Building
Certification
Food Handler Certification
Languages
Spanish
Full Professional
Timeline
Food Service Director
Cypress Creek Hospital
01.2020 - Current
Dietary Director
Garden Terrace of Houston
01.2018 - Current
Food Service Director
Houston Behavioral Hospital
01.2015 - 12.2017
Dietary Director
The Height of North Houston
01.2013 - 12.2015
Nutrition -
Ashworth College
Certificate in Dietary Management -
Dietary Managers Association San Jacinto College
Food Handler Certification
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