Sheila Rutledge
Westridge Health Care Center
Terre Haute,United States
26
years of professional experience
Detail-oriented Food Supervisor with over 10 years of experience in meal preparation and kitchen management. Proven expertise in supervising food service operations, maintaining cleanliness, and ensuring food safety compliant with health standards. Notable achievements include managing diverse kitchens and leading teams in high-pressure environments. Committed to delivering exceptional service and fostering a positive dining experience, ready to contribute effectively to a dynamic culinary team.
Work History
Dietary Management
8 Months- Developed and implemented nutrition care plans to meet residents' dietary needs.
- Supervised food service staff, ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations.
- Coordinated menu planning based on seasonal availability and resident preferences.
- Conducted regular audits of food storage and preparation areas for quality assurance.
- Handled escalated customer concerns with speed and knowledgeable support to achieve optimal satisfaction and maintain long-term loyalty.
- Reduced health risks and safety hazards by preparing beverage products consistently while creating cleaning schedules, restocking items and sanitizing equipment to adhere to health department standards.
- Maximized quality assurance by completing frequent line checks.
- Maintained kitchen cleanliness and sanitation through correct procedures and scheduled cleaning of surfaces and equipment.
- Motivated staff to perform at peak efficiency and quality.
- Kept facility compliant with health codes, sanitation requirements and license regulations, alleviating potentially heavy fines.
- Inspected equipment and machinery for proper working condition and directed staff to clean and repair as needed.
- Purchased food and cultivated strong vendor relationships.
- Implemented effective inventory control systems to reduce food spoilage and waste.
- Trained staff on proper cooking procedures as well as safety regulations and productivity strategies.
- Managed staff schedules and maintained adequate coverage for all shifts.
- Maintained effective supply levels by monitoring and reordering food stock and dry goods.
- Oversaw food preparation and monitored safety protocols.
- Spearheaded initiatives to improve resident satisfaction scores through listening sessions and subsequent adjustments to meal offerings based on feedback received.
- Participated in continuing education opportunities to stay current with industry trends and best practices.
- Increased employee retention rate through proactive leadership style focusing on open communication and staff recognition for hard work and achievements.
- Streamlined kitchen operations for increased efficiency by implementing effective food inventory management system.
- Implemented cost-saving measures without sacrificing quality of meals or service to residents, contributing to better financial performance of the facility.
- Enhanced team productivity by providing regular training sessions on food safety, sanitation, and dietary guidelines.
- Monitored production to check safety, standardized production and appropriate portioning.
- Assisted in achieving and maintaining required certifications, such as ServSafe, for all dietary department staff members.
- Provided ongoing education for nursing staff regarding therapeutic diets and proper feeding techniques to enhance patient care.
- Managed successful transitions from paper-based to digital menu systems, reducing errors and improving communication between staff members.
- Promoted a culture of continuous improvement within the dietary department through ongoing assessment and modification of processes and procedures.
- Championed an environment focused on teamwork and collaboration among dietary department staff members leading toward improved morale.
- Established standardized recipes that were consistently followed throughout the facility, resulting in uniformity across all meals served.
- Visited with residents to inquire about satisfaction, quality, and personal preferences.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to create customized care plans that enhanced patients'' overall health outcomes.
Supervisor, Cook
2 Years 6 Months- Supervised inmates in the preparation, cooking, and serving of meals while maintaining cleanliness and sanitation standards.
AM, Cook
3 Years 11 Months- Prepared, cooked, and served meals while ensuring all areas were maintained in a clean and hygienic condition.
- 3500 Maple Ave
Cook
4 Years 6 Months- Executed cooking, preparation, serving, and cleaning duties, adhering to health and safety standards.
- West Terre Haute, Indiana
AM Cook
9 Years 2 Months- Managed meal preparation, cooking, serving, and cleaning, ensuring a high standard of service.
- West Margaret Ave
Education
GED
GED, Online
GED
Skills
Food Service
Safety Compliance
Customer Satisfaction
Adaptability
Time Management
Supervisory Experience
Training
Reliability
Teamwork
Event Planning
Personal Information
Title: Food Supervisor
Timeline
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