Thomas A. Grove
Lakeland
Summary
Dynamic professional with extensive experience as a Food Service Director at ServiceMaster Company, excelling in menu planning and team collaboration. Proven track record in developing digital curriculum and conducting dietary assessments, ensuring compliance and enhancing patient care. Adept at project management and employee training, driving operational efficiency and customer satisfaction. Hardworking employee with customer service, multitasking, and time management abilities. Devoted to giving every customer a positive and memorable experience.
Overview
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Certification
Work History
Part-time Faculty
Lake Michigan College
Benton Harbor
Designed digital curriculum for nutrition and diet therapy, promoting effective student learning outcomes.
- Completed day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Contributed innovative ideas and solutions to enhance team performance and outcomes.
- Worked successfully with diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related to our products and services.
Food Service Director/Clinical Registered Dietitian
ServiceMaster Company, (Now operating as AraMark
Downers Grove
- Developed and implemented menu plans based on seasonal ingredients and customer preferences.
- Ensured compliance with health and safety regulations in food preparation areas to maintain quality and safety.
- Managed staff hiring and purchasing processes to streamline operations and meet service standards.
- Supervised 20 employees in food service and clinical operations to enhance service delivery.
Renal Dietitian
Fresenius Kidney Care
Lakeland
Created individualized nutrition plans for patients with chronic kidney disease to enhance dietary compliance and health outcomes.
Performed dietary assessments to identify patients' nutritional needs and preferences, guiding tailored interventions.
- Coordinated with healthcare team to incorporate dietary recommendations into patient care plans, ensuring a holistic approach to treatment.
Education
Masters - Human Nutrition
Andrews University
Berrien Springs, Michigan05-1998
Pre-Professional Practice Program -
Butterworth Hospital
Grand Rapids, Michigan10-1993
Bachelor of Science (B.S.) - Dietetics (General, Community and Administrative)
Central Michigan University
Mount Pleasant, Michigan05-1988
Bachelor of Applied Arts (B.A.A.) - Food Service Administration
Central Michigan University
Mount Pleasant, Michigan05-1987
Skills
- Digital curriculum design
- Team collaboration
- Project management
- Employee training
- Menu planning and development
- Dietary assessment
- Staff management
- Regulatory compliance
- Customer relationship management
References
Available upon request
Certification
NIFI Sanitation Certification, 01/01/86, Certified in sanitation by the National Institute for the Food Service Industry (NIFI).
Phone
Cell, (574)339-4160
Registration
Registered Dietitian, Currently Licensed in the state of Florida
Timeline
Renal Dietitian
Fresenius Kidney Care
Part-time Faculty
Lake Michigan College
Food Service Director/Clinical Registered Dietitian
ServiceMaster Company, (Now operating as AraMark
Masters - Human Nutrition
Andrews University
Pre-Professional Practice Program -
Butterworth Hospital
Bachelor of Science (B.S.) - Dietetics (General, Community and Administrative)
Central Michigan University
Bachelor of Applied Arts (B.A.A.) - Food Service Administration
Central Michigan University