Mariana Estrada
Fitchburg
Summary
A dedicated Dietary Aide with experience at Life Care Center, skilled in meal preparation and food safety compliance. Able to enhance kitchen efficiency and ensure timely meal delivery while training new staff. Strong communicator and team collaborator, experienced in managing dietary restrictions and maintaining high service standards. Personable and reliable, with a positive attitude and a passion for helping others. Knowledgeable in basic nutritional guidelines and food safety standards, with experience in meal preparation and sanitation. Committed to ensuring residents receive high-quality, nutritious meals. Always eager to contribute to team success and support organizational goals with enthusiasm and dedication.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Dietary Aide
Life Care Center LLC
03.2022 - Current
- Prepared and served nutritious meals according to dietary guidelines and resident preferences.
- Assisted in the preparation of nutritious meals for patients with various medical conditions and dietary restrictions.
- Ensured food safety compliance through proper storage, handling, and sanitation procedures, minimizing risk of contamination or illness.
- Maintained accurate records of patient meal orders to ensure appropriate distribution of meals according to individual requirements.
- Delivered nourishment and supplements to nurse station for distribution to specific residents.
- Assisted dietitians in monitoring patient progress, adjusting meal plans as needed based on feedback from healthcare providers.
- Collaborated with kitchen staff to streamline food preparation processes, enhancing efficiency.
- Monitored inventory levels of food supplies, contributing to cost-effective purchasing decisions.
- Trained new staff members on food safety protocols and dietary procedures to uphold quality standards.
- Served meals to residents in accordance with established schedules and dietary procedures.
- Coordinated with other dietary aides and kitchen staff to ensure efficient workflow and timely delivery of meals, contributing to a smooth-running operation.
- Enhanced kitchen efficiency by maintaining a clean and organized workspace, ensuring timely meal production and delivery.
Education
High School Diploma -
Fitchburg High School
Fitchburg, MASkills
- Nutritional guidelines
- Dietary restrictions
- Food safety compliance
- Meal preparation
- Inventory management
- Kitchen workflow coordination
- Timely meal delivery
- Staff training protocols
- Time management
- Communication skills
- Customer service
- Team collaboration
- Food handling safety
Languages
Spanish
Professional Working
Timeline
Dietary Aide
Life Care Center LLC
03.2022 - Current
High School Diploma -
Fitchburg High School