Melissa Ruiz
Valley View,TX
Summary
Experienced dietary Supervisor with over 10 years of leadership experience, ServSafe certified with a strong focus on food safety, sanitation compliance, and efficient kitchen management. Proven ability to lead and supervise a team of 20 plus employees, manage staff scheduling, and oversee food ordering to ensure consistent kitchen operations. Recognized as a reliable leader who maintains high standards while supporting quality patient care and satisfaction .
Results-driven Dietary Supervisor with expertise in team management, food safety, and operational efficiency. Proven ability to enhance food service operations while ensuring compliance with dietary guidelines.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Dietary Supervisor
HHS
07.2024 - Current
- Manage daily food service operations for 30+ patients, ensuring compliance with all dietary guidelines, reducing food waste with efficient inventory control and leading a team of 8 dietary aides.
- Operations: inventory control, ordering supplies, waste reduction, kitchen management, tray line service
- Nutrition and Menu: Nutrition knowledge, menu planning, Special diets(allergies, diabetic), meal preparation, food production
- Kitchen Operations: Inventory management, stock rotation,equipment maintenance, cleaning/sanitation
Head cook
North Texas Medical Center
08.2022 - 07.2024
- Food safety: ServSafe, sanitation, temperature control, cross-contamination prevention
- Food preparation: knife skills, portion control, tarnishing, plating
- Menu Knowledge: menu execution, recipe adherence, understanding dietary needs
Supervisor
Tyson foods
Sherman, TX
01.2018 - 08.2022
- Oversee various processing operations
- Ensuring machinery is performing correctly
- Oversee that 25 team members are working safely while performing task efficiently
Housekeeping Supervisor
Whitesboro Inn
Whitesboro, TX
03.2015 - 11.2017
- Overseen cleaning assignments and services in hotel rooms, hallways and common areas
- Maintain 40+ clean and comfortable guest rooms by performing cleaning duties to a high standard
- Report any damage, maintenance problems and safety issues.
Education
High School -
Whitesboro High
whitesboro, Texas05-2005
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Grand Canyon University
06-2014
Skills
- Leadership: Team management, staff training & development
- Problem solving, decision making
- Organizational skills
Timeline
Dietary Supervisor
HHS
07.2024 - Current
Head cook
North Texas Medical Center
08.2022 - 07.2024
Supervisor
Tyson foods
01.2018 - 08.2022
Housekeeping Supervisor
Whitesboro Inn
03.2015 - 11.2017
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Grand Canyon University
High School -
Whitesboro High