         DINING SERVICES COORDINATOR       Professional Summary     I have worked in fine dining, in hotels, for more than half of my career, and I also have experience in the hospitalsetting. I have been in the elderly care field for the last 20 years. I have menu creativity, and I can work a smallbudget or a large one. I don't believe in waste, therefore I will use leftovers to create wonderful soups sauces and salads.  Expert in managing kitchen staff and preparing foods at reduced cost without compromising quality and taste.       Skills          Team leadership  Budgeting and finance  Self-motivated  Strong verbal communication  Staff development  Employee training and development  Fine-dining expertise  Ordering and invoicing  CPR certification  Committed team player      Process implementation  Institutional and batch cooking  Beautiful presentation of food  Strong attention to safe food handling procedures  Effective planner  Food presentation talent  ServSafe Certification  Outgoing and energetic  Training personnel            Work History      Dining Services Coordinator       07/2016 to CurrentBrookdale Hampton CoveHampton Cove, AlabamaExpertly estimating purchasing needs and buying through approved suppliers.  Systematically tasted and smelledall prepared dishes, and observed color, texture and garnishes.  Effectively managed and assisted kitchen staff inproducing food for banquets, catered events and member dining areas.  Consistently kept a clean and safeenvironment by adhering to all federal, state and local sanitation and safety requirements.  Consistently kept aclean and safe environment by adhering to all federal, state and local sanitation and safety requirements.Ensured smooth kitchen operation by overseeing daily product inventory, purchasing and receiving.  Followedproper food handling methods and maintained correct temperature of all food products.  Managed employees,performed all in services, cooked and coordinated with the registered dietitian, to comply with state regulations.  Cleaned and washed dishes, executed special dinners, and holiday events.  Stayed in budget and ordered allsupplies and food for housekeeping, nurses, and kitchen staff.         Dining Services Coordinator     07/2016   to   Current      Company Name   –   City  ,   State      07/2016 to CurrentBrookdale Hampton CoveHampton Cove, AlabamaExpertly estimating purchasing needs and buying through approved suppliers.  Systematically tasted and smelledall prepared dishes, and observed color, texture and garnishes.  Effectively managed and assisted kitchen staff inproducing food for banquets, catered events and member dining areas.  Consistently kept a clean and safeenvironment by adhering to all federal, state and local sanitation and safety requirements.  Consistently kept aclean and safe environment by adhering to all federal, state and local sanitation and safety requirements.Ensured smooth kitchen operation by overseeing daily product inventory, purchasing and receiving.  Followedproper food handling methods and maintained correct temperature of all food products.  Managed employees,performed all in services, cooked and coordinated with the registered dietitian, to comply with state regulations.  Cleaned and washed dishes, executed special dinners, and holiday events.  Stayed in budget and ordered allsupplies and food for housekeeping, nurses, and kitchen staff.         Healthcare Kitchen Manager     10/2011   to   01/2015      Company Name          AlabamaEstablished and maintained open, collaborative relationships with the kitchen team.  Collaborated closely with theFood and Beverage Director to conduct staff meetings and resolve service, product and personnel issues.Collaborated extensively with interdisciplinary care team to meet the nutritional needs of each resident.Established healthful and therapeutic meal plans and menus.  Coordinated nutrition care with other members ofthe health care team and delegated responsibilities.         Dining Services Director     07/2007   to   10/2011      Company Name   –   City  ,   State      Communicated openly and honestly with the management team during each shift to ensure it ran smoothly.         Skills     Communication, training, empowering, budget control,  transforming leftovers into soups salads and delicious meals.  Development of a stable staff, and happy residents.  Able to generate all aspects of state regulations, Records and logs kept up to date.  Family Functions and special events  are especially fun and happy.  Professional and caring.  Able to adapt to any circumstance and cook to perfection.       Education      Bachelor of Science  :   Human Resources Management     1998     Faulkner UniversityMontgomery    -
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Certified in Serve Safe Management, and ongoing classes through the company  understanding the agingindividual.  These classes are for aging with dementia, as well as any other problems that the aging person mayhave.  Although the classes are within the organization, They are very insightful, and informative.  Therefore I amable to understand and comply with residents needs as well as pleasuresfor their favorite foods.  I have justcompleted  my certification through online courses for substance abuse counseling.  I believe the more you knowthe more you can help someone else.    