Rondell Donaldson
Barnegat,NJ
Summary
Dedicated Dietary Director with proven skills in menu planning, food safety, and compliance monitoring. Committed to enhancing resident satisfaction through tailored meal plans and efficient inventory management.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Dietary Director
Havens Assisted Living
Toms River, New Jersey
09.2025 - Current
- Developed meal plans based on dietary needs and preferences of residents.
- Managed food service operations to ensure compliance with health standards.
- Oversaw inventory management of food supplies and equipment.
- Collaborated with healthcare professionals to assess resident dietary requirements.
- Conducted regular inspections of dining areas for cleanliness and organization.
- Coordinated the ordering of food supplies from suppliers as needed.
- Researched new menu items to incorporate into weekly meal plans while staying within budget constraints.
- Implemented strategies to reduce waste of food products through proper portion control techniques.
Lead Cook
Pines Village Assisted Living
Manchester , NJ
06.2025 - 09.2026
- Served as lead cook, guiding and assisting training of less experienced cooks.
- Supervised kitchen staff to ensure efficient food preparation and service.
- Trained and supervised kitchen staff in food safety and sanitation practices.
- Monitored quality of all cooked items throughout the day to guarantee high standards were maintained.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of kitchen and food storage areas.
- Completed workstation set up and break down, properly disposing of leftover food.
- Monitored temperatures of prepared food and cold-storage areas.
Education
Culinary Arts -
Hungry Hearts Culinary Arts
Neptune City, NJ08-2014
Vocational - Food And Nutrition
Ocean County Vocational School
Toms River, NJ06-2012
High School Diploma -
Toms River South
Toms River, NJ06-1992
Skills
- Food safety
- Menu planning
- Compliance monitoring
- Waste reduction
- Inventory management
- Staff training
Certification
- ServSafe Manager Certificate
Timeline
Dietary Director
Havens Assisted Living
09.2025 - Current
Lead Cook
Pines Village Assisted Living
06.2025 - 09.2026
Culinary Arts -
Hungry Hearts Culinary Arts
Vocational - Food And Nutrition
Ocean County Vocational School
High School Diploma -
Toms River South