Timothy McCaslin
West,IA
Summary
Accomplished Certified Dietary Manager with a proven track record at Simpson Memorial Home, adept in dietary modifications and sanitation management. Excelled in enhancing meal quality and resident satisfaction through innovative menu planning and effective staff training. Skilled in allergen awareness and nutritional assessments, ensuring high standards of dietary care.
A background in managing dietary programs and ensuring compliance with health regulations. Proven track record of developing and implementing effective nutritional plans tailored to diverse populations. Demonstrated ability to lead and collaborate with staff to enhance service quality and operational efficiency.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Certified Dietary Manager
Simpson Memorial Home
06.2023 - Current
- Develop monthly menus including special events, catering, and holidays.
- Make weekly cleaning lists to ensure kitchen and dining room is clean and sanitized properly.
- Coordinated with vendors to source ingredients at competitive prices, while maintaining a fresh first concept.
- Conduct Staffing Reviews and hold meetings to ensure high quality service for our residents.
- Successfully resolved patient concerns or complaints related to meals or service quality by taking prompt corrective actions when needed.
- Managed staff schedules and maintained adequate coverage for all shifts.
- Trained staff on proper cooking procedures as well as safety regulations and productivity strategies.
Dietary Manager
Oaknoll Retirement Community
08.2014 - 06.2023
- Purchased food supplies for department according to budget limitations.
- Improved resident satisfaction by developing and implementing well-balanced, nutritious meal plans tailored to individual dietary needs.
- Ensured compliance with state and federal regulations through record-keeping and documentation of all dietary department activities.
- Consulted with dietitians to plan menus appropriate for patient needs.
- Interviewed, hired and trained dietary personnel to provide optimal service.
- Monitored production to check safety, standardized production and appropriate portioning.
- Optimized kitchen workflow processes which led to reduced preparation times while maintaining high-quality meals.
Cook
1201 Kitchen & Tap
03.2010 - 07.2014
- Maintained clean and organized work areas at all times to bring safety and quality to food preparation process.
- Maintained a clean and sanitary workspace, ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations.
- Prepared meals efficiently under time constraints for timely service during peak hours.
- Demonstrated strong multitasking skills, managing multiple orders simultaneously without sacrificing quality or presentation.
- Prepared food items in compliance with recipes and portioning control guidelines.
- Checked for quality, kept track of old and new items and rotated stock to confirm freshness of food and ingredients.
Education
Culinary Arts
Kirkwood Community College
Cedar Rapids, IACertificate - Dietary Management
University of North Dakota
Grand Forks, ND05-2022
Skills
- Meal preparation
- Dietary modifications
- Allergen awareness
- Therapeutic diets- Transitioning to IDDSI (International Dysphagia Diet Standardization Initiative)
- Sanitation management
- Inventory management
- Employee recruitment
- Menu planning abilities
- Staff monitoring
- Cost control
- Nutritional needs assessments
Certification
- Serve It Up Safe! Certification – Serve It Up Safe!.
- Dietary Manager Certification (CDM, CFPP) - Association of Nutrition & Foodservice Professionals.
Timeline
Certified Dietary Manager
Simpson Memorial Home
06.2023 - Current
Dietary Manager
Oaknoll Retirement Community
08.2014 - 06.2023
Cook
1201 Kitchen & Tap
03.2010 - 07.2014
- Serve It Up Safe! Certification – Serve It Up Safe!.
- Dietary Manager Certification (CDM, CFPP) - Association of Nutrition & Foodservice Professionals.
Culinary Arts
Kirkwood Community College
Certificate - Dietary Management
University of North Dakota
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