Vanessa SWEET
Cape Coral,Florida
Summary
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 25 years' experience in the field.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Dietary Manager
Cedarbrook Health & Rehabilitation Center
09.2024 - Current
- Interviewed, hired and trained dietary personnel to provide optimal service.
- Monitored production to check safety, standardized production and appropriate portioning.
- Visited with residents to inquire about satisfaction, quality, and personal preferences.
- Consulted with dietitians to plan menus appropriate for patient needs.
- Purchased food supplies for department according to budget limitations.
- Managed staff schedules and maintained adequate coverage for all shifts.
- Maintained kitchen cleanliness and sanitation through correct procedures and scheduled cleaning of surfaces and equipment.
Food Service Supervisor
Select specialty Hospital-Fort Myers, FL
11.2022 - 11.2024
- Created weekly work schedules for all staff members, ensuring coverage during peak business hours.
- Addressed customer complaints and concerns promptly and professionally.
- Managed daily operations of food service establishment.
- Oversaw balancing of cash registers, reconciled transactions, and deposited establishment's earnings to bank.
Lead Cook
Lee Health-Fort Myers, FL
07.2006 - 11.2022
- Took over line positions in event of emergency.
- Supervised line cooks to monitor food safety and order accuracy.
- Inspected freezer and refrigerator daily to check and maintain proper temperatures.
- Prevented cross-contamination from utensils, surfaces, and pans when cooking and plating meals for food allergy sufferers.
Education
Graduate Certificate -
University of Florida
Gainesville, FL08-2021
High School Diploma -
Mariner High School
Fort Myers, FL06-1996
Skills
- Employee performance review
- Nutrition Knowledge
- Staff Recruitment
- Employee Scheduling
- POS
- Senior care
- Food industry
- Menu planning
- Catering
- Food preparation
- Knife skills
- Inventory management
- Recordkeeping skills
Certification
- Nutrition and Foodservice Professional Training Pathway 111 (b) , University of Florida - August 19, 2021
- National Registry of Food Safety Professionals - April 25, 2023
- Entrepreneurial Achievement - June - 2019
- Servsafe Certificate
Timeline
Dietary Manager
Cedarbrook Health & Rehabilitation Center
09.2024 - Current
Food Service Supervisor
Select specialty Hospital-Fort Myers, FL
11.2022 - 11.2024
Lead Cook
Lee Health-Fort Myers, FL
07.2006 - 11.2022
Graduate Certificate -
University of Florida
High School Diploma -
Mariner High School
Similar Profiles
Youdeline LAURINTYoudeline LAURINT
Certified Nursing Assistant at Cedarbrook Health & Rehabilitation CenterCertified Nursing Assistant at Cedarbrook Health & Rehabilitation Center
Lisset MenaLisset Mena
Travel CNA at PAGE REHABILITATION/CEDARBROOK/ASPIRETravel CNA at PAGE REHABILITATION/CEDARBROOK/ASPIRE
Amanda SteinAmanda Stein
Licensed Practical Nurse at Cedarbrook Senior Care and RehabilitationLicensed Practical Nurse at Cedarbrook Senior Care and Rehabilitation
Fabian TrasancosFabian Trasancos
Receptionist at Alex Hanna LawReceptionist at Alex Hanna Law
Luke FritzLuke Fritz
Water Safety Instructor at Captiva Water SportsWater Safety Instructor at Captiva Water Sports