
Experienced food service leader with a strong background in team supervision, staff training, customer service, and workplace safety. Skilled at keeping daily operations organized, resolving concerns quickly, and supporting consistent service quality.
Seasoned customer service professional with over 18+ years of dietary services experience in health & hospital industry, including 15+ years of dietary supervisory and direct manager experience, overseeing the production of all food served from the kitchen to patients,guest,and hospital personnel aligned to patient dietary restrictions and food safety regulations.
Directs and oversees a team of 30+ dietary professionals across various roles/levels in the preparation of patient and resident meals, as well as manages cafeteria services,ensuring compliance with all patient dietary restrictions and food safety regulations.
Oversees all hospital's food preparation in accordance with safety and sanitation standards; maintains compliance with required regulatory and accreditation standards as applicable.
. Prepares, purchases and controls portions of food in accordance with specific dietary patient orders.
.Completes opening and closing checklists for food services department, including the tracking of inventory,supervising if food storage and the cleaning of facilities and equipment.
.Manages the onboarding of new employees joining the hospital's dietary & food services team and conducts in-service training and development programs.
.Prepares work schedules for team and ensures proper personnel coverage and adhere to schedules
.Completes yearly performance appraisals for all assigned staff,implements coaching and disciplinary actions when needed
.Ensured food safety and sanitation by following protocols and cleaning equipment
.Prepared food items according to recipes and menus, including prepping fresh produce and assembling hot and cold dishes
.Provided support to cooks in the kitchen,such as weighing ingredients and preparing uncooked items
.Maintained cleanliness and organization by operating, cleaning, and breaking down kitchen items
. Assisted customers by setting up dining areas, serving food,and keeping supplies stocked
. Performed various food service supports and administrative duties including answering phones, taking orders, washing dishes, serving customers,stocking supplies, and cleaning
.Provided food and dining services to patients and customers,insuring satisfaction
.Work under the direct supervision of the Cook and Coordinator of Dietary Services
.Performed various duties to support kitchen and provide excellent customer service to patients