Veronica Villasenor
Summary
Conscientious Nutrition Clerk known for high productivity and efficient task completion. Possess specialized skills in dietary planning, nutrition education, and health promotion. Excel at communication, teamwork, and adaptability, ensuring seamless collaboration with healthcare professionals to support patient dietary needs.
Skilled in providing nutritional guidance and administrative support within healthcare settings as Nutrition Clerk. Strong familiarity with clinical dietetics and patient care protocols. Proficient in using nutritional software programs, maintaining accurate dietary records and assisting dietitians in menu planning. Demonstrated impact on patient satisfaction by ensuring adherence to dietary requirements and enhancing mealtime experience.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Nutrition Clerk
Valley Hospital
Las Vegas
06.2017 - 06.2020
- Managed patient meal orders and dietary preferences for diverse hospital populations.
- Collaborated with dietitians to deliver accurate nutritional information for patient dietary needs.
- Assisted in inventory management of food supplies and nutrition-related products.
- Provided support in meal preparation and distribution within the hospital setting.
- Trained new staff on dietary procedures and food safety standards.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of kitchen and storage areas effectively.
- Communicated with nursing staff regarding patient dietary restrictions and needs.
- Participated in menu planning to improve patient satisfaction and optimize nutritional value.
- Collaborated with other healthcare professionals to discuss best practices around nutrition care.
- Ensured compliance with local laws governing sanitation, safety, and food handling procedures.
- Received orders from nursing staff regarding special diets or modifications to existing diets.
- Guided patients on therapeutic diets prescribed by physicians to support their health goals.
- Organized food storage areas, including refrigerators and freezers.
- Inspected dishes, trays, utensils. for cleanliness prior to use or distribution.
- Cleaned kitchen equipment and surfaces regularly.
- Reviewed menus and modified dietary needs to provide patrons with quality food that suited individual dietary needs.
- Monitored expiration dates on food items to ensure freshness.
- Reviewed patient food allergies, calculated diet and restricted food choices from menu.
- Helped clients select appropriate foods for prescribed diets with help from registered nutritionist.
- Worked with nutritionist to personalize client meal and snack plans to promote good health and performance.
- Calculated calories, sugar, sodium and other nutrition information to monitor and maintain patients' intake.
- Delivered speeches on diet, nutrition or health to promote healthy eating habits.
- Filled and served various beverages for customers.
- Chopped ingredients and prepped food items ahead of lunchtime and dinner rush periods.
Cake Decorator Deli Clerk
Walmart
Las Vegas
08.2004 - 08.2018
- Decorated cakes using various techniques and tools for customer orders.
- Collaborated with team members to maintain a clean and organized workspace.
- Assisted customers in choosing cake designs and flavors for special occasions.
- Managed inventory of decorating supplies and ordered materials.
- Trained new staff on cake decorating techniques and safety procedures.
- Ensured compliance with food safety standards during cake preparation and display.
- Customized cakes to meet specific customer requests and preferences.
- Developed new cake designs to enhance product offerings and attract customers.
- Used pastry bags and tips to pipe messages and decorative roses onto cakes.
- Created custom cakes for special occasions such as weddings, birthdays, and anniversaries.
- Assisted customers with planning cake vision, including color, theme and size.
- Answered phone calls, put in orders and handled customer disputes or complaints.
- Decorated cakes with a variety of edible decorations including sugar flowers, chocolate figures, and marzipan fruits.
- Assembled multiple tiers of cakes with precision and stability.
- Stocked shelves and ordered inventory to maintain adequate supply levels.
- Followed safety protocols while using sharp utensils such as knives or spatulas.
- Monitored baking process to ensure optimal temperature and timing for consistency.
- Trained new bakers on techniques, safety practices, and equipment usage.
- Maintained safe and sanitary area by checking food products' temperature and freshness.
- Prepared and sliced various meats and cheeses to customer specifications.
- Operated deli equipment safely and effectively for food preparation.
- Assisted customers with product selections and answered inquiries promptly.
- Monitored inventory levels and reported shortages for timely restocking.
- Weighed, wrapped, and labeled meats, cheeses, salads, sandwiches. for customers' orders.
Education
Rancho High School
Las Vegas, NevadaSkills
- Nutritional assessment
- Patient dietary management
- Inventory control
- Menu planning
- Customer service
- Special diets
- Menu development
- Food preparation
- Food safety procedures
- Allergen management
- Dietary restrictions awareness
Languages
English
Professional
Spanish
Professional
Timeline
Nutrition Clerk
Valley Hospital
06.2017 - 06.2020
Cake Decorator Deli Clerk
Walmart
08.2004 - 08.2018
Rancho High School