Stella Holguin Holguin
Silver City ,NM
Summary
Hardworking Certified Dietary Manager knowledgeable about running high-quality department for Long-term Care facilities. Adept at ordering food, planning menus and training team members. Results-oriented dietary professional with excellent leadership and planning abilities. Familiar with working with dietitian staff to set appropriate menus and building strong relationships with residents. Offering 15 years' experience in the field. Experienced in coordinating nutrition care with healthcare team. Strong supervisor with an understanding of food production, cleaning and recordkeeping needs. Conversational skills in English and Spanish. Results-oriented dietary professional with excellent leadership and planning abilities. Familiar with working with dietitian staff to set appropriate menus and building strong relationships with residents. Offering [Number] years' experience in the field.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Dietary Manager
Fort Bayard Medical Center
Santa Clara , NM
09.2008 - Current
- Interviewed, hired and trained dietary personnel to provide optimal service.
- Monitored production to check safety, standardized production and appropriate portioning.
- Consulted with dietitians to plan menus appropriate for patient needs.
- Purchased food supplies for department according to budget limitations.
- Visited with residents to inquire about satisfaction, quality and personal preferences.
- Maintained effective supply levels by monitoring and reordering food stock and dry goods.
- Motivated staff to perform at peak efficiency and quality.
- Purchased food and cultivated strong vendor relationships.
- 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.
- Maintained kitchen cleanliness and sanitation through correct procedures and scheduled cleaning of surfaces and equipment.
- Trained staff on proper cooking procedures as well as safety regulations and productivity strategies.
- Kept facility compliant with health codes, sanitation requirements and license regulations, alleviating potentially heavy fines.
- Oversaw food preparation and monitored safety protocols.
Dietary Manager
Geo Group Inc
Santa Clara , NM
08.2006 - 09.2008
- Interviewed, hired and trained dietary personnel to provide optimal service.
- Monitored production to check safety, standardized production and appropriate portioning.
- Consulted with dietitians to plan menus appropriate for patient needs.
- Purchased food supplies for department according to budget limitations.
- Visited with residents to inquire about satisfaction, quality and personal preferences.
- Maintained effective supply levels by monitoring and reordering food stock and dry goods.
- Maximized quality assurance by completing frequent line checks.
- Motivated staff to perform at peak efficiency and quality.
- Purchased food and cultivated strong vendor relationships.
- 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.
- Maintained kitchen cleanliness and sanitation through correct procedures and scheduled cleaning of surfaces and equipment.
- Increased kitchen efficiency 90% by streamlining processes, reducing waste and mentoring team members on proper procedures.
- Trained staff on proper cooking procedures as well as safety regulations and productivity strategies.
- Kept facility compliant with health codes, sanitation requirements and license regulations, alleviating potentially heavy fines.
- Oversaw food preparation and monitored safety protocols.
Envionrmental/Laundry Manager
Geo Group Inc
Santa Clara , NM
01.2006 - 08.2008
- Completed schedules, shift reports and other business documentation.
- Assigned housekeeping staff to specific shifts and room blocks based on abilities and daily requirements.
- Drove improvements to workflow and room turnover with hands-on, proactive management style.
- Trained and mentored all new personnel to maximize quality of service and performance.
- Maintained controls over expenses and inventory for optimal budget tracking.
- Evaluated employee performance and developed improvement plans.
- Placed orders for housekeeping supplies and guest toiletries.
- Restocked room supplies such as facial tissues for personal touch with every job.
- Managed laundry sorting, washing, drying and ironing.
- Communicated repair needs to maintenance staff.
Housekeeping Supervisor
Fort Bayard Medical Center
Fort Bayard , NM
08.1999 - 01.2006
- Assigned housekeeping staff to specific shifts and room blocks based on abilities and daily requirements.
- Completed schedules, shift reports and other business documentation.
- Created and implemented training programs to enhance employee performance.
- Evaluated employee performance and developed improvement plans.
- Adhered to safety protocols by enforcing proper equipment usage.
- Reduced financial discrepancies through accurate management of payroll and bookkeeping processes.
- Communicated repair needs to maintenance staff.
- Improved process efficiency through effective inventory control in alignment with client standards.
- Maintained controls over expenses and inventory for optimal budget tracking.
- Kept building entryway glass clean and polished for professional presentation.
Housekeeper
Fort Bayard Medical Center
Fort Bayad, NM
08.1998 - 01.1999
- Removed bed sheets and towels from rooms and pre-treated stains to maintain and restore linen condition.
- Worked on cleaning team to service hotels, offices and other commercial buildings.
- Responded to requests from patrons for linens and toiletries.
- Vacuumed rugs and carpeted areas in offices, lobbies and corridors.
- Hand-dusted and wiped down office furniture, fixtures and window sills to keep areas clean and comfortable.
- Cleaned and stocked guest rooms by replacing used towels and linens, vacuuming floors, making beds and restocking bathroom items.
- Documented and reported necessary facility and building repairs observed.
- Disposed of trash and recyclables each day to avoid waste buildup.
- Operated power equipment tools such as backpack vacuums and floor sweepers.
- Slid beds, sofas and other furniture aside to wipe down baseboards and remove dust and dirt from hard-to-reach areas.
- Cleaned elevators, glass and planters in public areas such as lobby, pool and public restrooms.
- Restocked room supplies such as facial tissues for personal touch with every job.
- Restocked linen and cycled towels and sheets in full-service hotel-based spa.
- Engaged with guests on room requirements and amenities to promote overall satisfaction.
- Waxed and polished wood floors and other woodwork.
- Adhered to professional house cleaning checklist.
- Trained new employees on departmental procedures and provided assistance in finding cleaning supplies.
- Maintained clean and comfortable environments in commercial buildings by vacuuming, cleaning windows and dusting.
- Used chemicals by following safety protocols and procedures to avoid burns and injuries.
- Disinfected and mopped bathrooms to keep facilities sanitary and clean.
- Kept building entryway glass clean and polished for professional presentation.
- Dusted picture frames and wall hangings with cloth.
- Verified cleanliness and organization of storage areas and carts.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Business Administration
Western New Mexico University
Silver City, NM05.2006
Associate of Arts - Business Administration
Western New Mexico University
Silver City, NM12.2004
Skills
- Training and Onboarding
- Performance Improvement
- Inventory Management
- Documentation and Recordkeeping
- Employee Performance Evaluations
- Quality Assurance
- Supply Ordering and Management
- Portion Control
- Scheduling Staff
- Health Code Compliances
- Recruitment and Hiring
- Monitoring Food Preparation
- Problem Solving
- Investigating Complaints
- Catering Services
- Critical Thinking
- Expense Tracking
- Team Leadership
- Microsoft Office
- Coaching and Mentoring
- Time Management
- Work Planning and Prioritizing
- Enforcing Nutritional Standards
- Recipes and menu planning
Certification
- Licensed Dietary Manager, certification #251509
Languages
Spanish
Timeline
Dietary Manager
Fort Bayard Medical Center
09.2008 - Current
Dietary Manager
Geo Group Inc
08.2006 - 09.2008
Envionrmental/Laundry Manager
Geo Group Inc
01.2006 - 08.2008
Housekeeping Supervisor
Fort Bayard Medical Center
08.1999 - 01.2006
Housekeeper
Fort Bayard Medical Center
08.1998 - 01.1999
Bachelor of Arts - Business Administration
Western New Mexico University
Associate of Arts - Business Administration
Western New Mexico University
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