Ronda Washington
Bellwood
Summary
Experienced Food Service Manager with a proven ability to manage all facets of food service operations. Proficient in staff supervision, inventory management, and budget control to optimize efficiency and profitability. Skilled in upholding stringent standards of food quality, safety, and customer satisfaction. Adept leader capable of inspiring and guiding teams to hit goals.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Dietary Manager
Nexus of Berwyn
Berwyn
02.2022 - Current
- Managed dietary staff schedules and daily operations for meal preparation.
- Developed and implemented nutrition plans tailored to resident needs.
- Ensured compliance with health regulations and safety standards in food service.
- Coordinated with medical staff to address dietary restrictions and preferences.
- Trained new employees on food safety protocols and kitchen procedures.
- Attended meetings with other healthcare professionals concerning nutrition-related topics.
Team Leader
Plated
Carol Stream
07.2018 - Current
- During pick and pack, coordinate with other Team Leads, Senior Team Leaders and Supervisors to ensure high-quality and complete orders are being fulfilled.
- Printing of Customer shipping labels, organizing labels by shipment and ensuring proper labeling of boxes.
- Participate in ongoing maintenance of Plated’s QA program, keeping accurate records as needed.
- Maintain Effective communication with Team Leaders and Managers. Bring disciplinary concerns to GM & raise awareness of issues to be addressed in weekly team meetings.
- Use logic, common sense, and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems and escalate to team leaders and management.
- Follow all Food Safety guidelines, but not limited to: GMP’s, Allergen Program, Quality, Sanitation & Safety.
Manager
Loyal Supporters
Melrose Park
10.2014 - 10.2025
- Account for monies from sales of tickets, tabs and various comasaries. Issues award money.
- Organize sales staff and callers. Filling in stations where when additional team members are needed.
- Maintain all computers systems (functional and operable).
- Planning and scheduling all staff members.
Dietary Manager
Legacy Health Care
Berwyn
06.2020 - 02.2022
- Created reports detailing monthly expenses related to dietetic services budgeting activities.
- Conducted kitchen inspections to ensure sanitation and safety procedures were followed.
- Analyzed menus for cost effectiveness while maintaining balanced nutrition standards.
- Ensured accuracy of menu labeling information on all foods served in the facility.
- Implemented a system for tracking patient preferences, allergies, intolerances.
- Consistently maintained high levels of cleanliness, organization, storage and sanitation of food and beverage products to ensure quality.
Senior Team Member
Plated
Carol Stream
03.2018 - 07.2018
- Participate in food preparation, portioning and order fulfillment while maintaining the highest level of food quality.
- Coordinate with Team Leads on performing of quality checks, make prep samples to verify correct ingredients, portion size and packaging, ensure completeness of greenbags.
- Assist Team Leader’s to assign and reassign Team Members to improve flow and efficiency as needed.
- Participate in ongoing maintenance of Plated’s QC program, keeping accurate records as if needed.
- Raise issues to Team Leads and assist in keeping production organized – ex. proactively offer solutions to problems, highlight any extra portioned food or labels to be discarded according to time policies.
Education
High School Diploma -
Austin Career Center
Chicago, IL06-2002
Some College (No Degree) -
College Of Office Technology
Chicago, ILSkills
- Microsoft Office and Google Suite
- ERP systems
- Motivation and reliability
- Adaptability in fast-paced environments
- Collaboration skills
- GMP compliance
- Food safety practices
- Cash management
- Effective communication
- Sanitation protocols
- Team leadership
Certification
Servsafe Manager License
Timeline
Dietary Manager
Nexus of Berwyn
02.2022 - Current
Dietary Manager
Legacy Health Care
06.2020 - 02.2022
Team Leader
Plated
07.2018 - Current
Senior Team Member
Plated
03.2018 - 07.2018
Manager
Loyal Supporters
10.2014 - 10.2025
High School Diploma -
Austin Career Center
Some College (No Degree) -
College Of Office Technology