Yaresi Cruz
Querencia at Barton Creek
AUSTIN,TX
2
Languages
4
years of professional experience
Experienced Dietary Supervisor with a strong background in staff management, team leadership, and customer service. Skilled in training teams, improving workflow, and maintaining safe, efficient meal service.
Work History
Dietary Supervisor
1 Year 6 Months- Supervised dietary staff, ensuring timely meal service and adherence to resident diet orders.
- Coordinated kitchen workflow to support efficient meal preparation, plating, and delivery.
- Verified food safety and sanitation practices across storage, prep, and service areas.
- Trained new team members on dietary procedures, portioning, and service standards.
- Monitored inventory levels and communicated supply needs to prevent service disruptions.
- Resolved meal service issues promptly while maintaining quality and resident satisfaction.
- Facilitated communication between the dietary department and other hospital units to coordinate patient meal delivery times efficiently.
- Ensured compliance with state and federal regulations by staying up-to-date on industry standards and conducting regular internal audits.
- Enhanced kitchen efficiency by streamlining meal preparation processes and introducing time-saving techniques.
- Purchased food supplies for department according to budget limitations.
- Consulted with dietitians to plan menus appropriate for patient needs.
- Visited with residents to inquire about satisfaction, quality, and personal preferences.
- Trained new hires in food handling and safety protocols to boost knowledge and performance.
Retail Sales Associate
5 Months- Assisted customers with styling recommendations, product selection, and personalized service across sales floor.
- Processed sales transactions, returns, and exchanges accurately using point-of-sale systems.
- Greeted customers and helped with product questions, selections, and purchases.
- Consistently met personal sales goals through proactive engagement with customers and upselling techniques when appropriate.
- Handled customer complaints with empathy and patience, resolving issues to maintain positive store reputation.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Forensic Science
Skills
Menu development
Staff management
Team management
Staff training
Patient interaction
Attention to detail
Organizational skills
Problem-solving
Decision-making
Excellent communication
Teamwork and collaboration
Active listening
Languages
English
Full Professional
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Dietary Supervisor
Querencia at Barton Creek
04.2025 - CurrentRead More
Retail Sales Associate
Nordstrom
01.2023 - 06.2023Read More
St Edwards Universiy
Bachelor of Science from Forensic Science
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