Arshpreet Sandhu
Guelph,Canada
Summary
Dynamic and compassionate Food Service Manager with 5+ years of experience overseeing all Dietary operations within Long-term care and Retirement facilities. Expert in ensuring compliance to Public Health and Ministry of LTC guidelines ,with a strong focus on resident-centered care,special nutritional needs and quality assurance. Skilled in team training,resident satisfaction and menu planning to enhance the overall dining experience and resident well being.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Dining Room Manager
Schlegel Villages
10.2022 - Current
- Supervise dining room operations, ensuring adherence to health and safety standards.
- Conduct admission, quarterly and annual assessments for moderate risk residents,ensuring compliance with care plans.
- Monitor inventory levels, facilitating timely procurement of supplies from Sysco and other suppliers for smooth department operations.
- Manage staff schedules and maintain adequate coverage for all shifts.
- Lead and facilitate food service team meetings and Food committee meetings,fostering communication and collaboration.
- Conduct monthly CQI audits to monitor food service standards,ensuring compliance with health safety regulations.
- Utilize Mealsuite and PCC software for efficient meal planning, tracking and documentation of resident information.
- Plan and Develop menus according to LTC regulations,Canada's Food Guide recommendations and resident preferences.
- Work with Interdisciplinary care team in the home when needed.
- Trained and mentored staff, fostering a collaborative team environment.
- Coordinated special events, enhancing community engagement through themed dining experiences.
Food Services Manager
Revera
01.2022 - 10.2022
- Oversaw daily food service operations, ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations.
- Conduct admission, quarterly and annual assessments for moderate risk residents,ensuring compliance with care plans.
- Regularly participate in care conferences to provide nutritional insights and recommendations.
- Monitor inventory levels, facilitating timely procurement of supplies from Sysco and other suppliers for smooth department operations.
- Managed budgeting and cost control measures, reducing waste while maintaining high-quality food standards.
- Manage staff schedules and maintain adequate coverage for all shifts.
- Lead and facilitate food service team meetings and Food committee meetings,fostering communication and collaboration.
- Conduct monthly CQI audits to monitor food service standards,ensuring compliance with health safety regulations.
- Complete daily RD reports ,ensuring nutritional accuracy and compliance with dietary guidelines.
- Utilize Mealsuite and PCC software for efficient meal planning, tracking and documentation of resident information.
- Plan and Develop menus according to LTC regulations,Canada's Food Guide recommendations and resident preferences.
- Work with Interdisciplinary care team in the home when needed.
- Delivered exceptional guest experiences through diligent oversight of daily operations, addressing concerns promptly and professionally.
Assistant Food Services Manager
Chartwell Long-term Care Home
07.2021 - 12.2021
- Trained and mentored new team members on food preparation and customer service standards.
- Oversaw quality control measures, maintaining high standards for food presentation and taste.
- Accurately monitored inventory levels in order to help FSM supplies.
- Conducted regular performance evaluations for staff members to provide constructive feedback on their strengths as well as areas needing improvement..
- Conducted admission, quarterly and annual assessments for low and moderate risk residents,ensuring compliance with care plans.
- Occasionally participated in care conferences to provide nutritional insights and recommendations.
- Manage staff schedules and maintain adequate coverage for all shifts.
- Lead and facilitated food service team meetings and Food committee meetings,fostering communication and collaboration.
- Completed daily RD reports ,ensuring nutritional accuracy and compliance with dietary guidelines.
- Utilized Mealsuite and PCC software for efficient meal planning, tracking and documentation of resident information.
- Assisted FSM in planning and developing menus according to LTC regulations,Canada's Food Guide recommendations and resident preferences.
- Delivered exceptional guest experiences through diligently addressing concerns promptly and professionally.
Dietary Aide
St.Joseph's Health Centre
01.2021 - 08.2021
- Set tables before patients arrived to maintain meal plan productivity.
- Served food and beverage items to residents, meeting therapeutic diets.
- Served food and snacks according to planned menu and patients' diet orders.
- Cleaned and maintained dining room during and after each meal service.
- Set up trays and food service carts to deliver food to residents.
Dietary Aide
Chartwell Westmount Longterm Care Home
04.2020 - 06.2021
- Set tables before patients arrived to maintain meal plan productivity.
- Served food and beverage items to residents, meeting therapeutic diets.
- Served food and snacks according to planned menu and patients' diet orders.
- Cleaned and maintained dining room during and after each meal service.
- Set up trays and food service carts to deliver food to residents.
Nutrition Management Intern
Chartwell Westmount Long-term Care Home
01.2021 - 05.2021
- Assisted with recruitment, interviewing and onboarding new employees.
- Maintained inventories and placed orders on Sysco.
- Updated Residents diet profiles regularly as changes introduced by dietitian.
- Participated in daily team-ups and meetings of dietary staff.
- Completed RAPs for residents and participated in care conferences dietitian.
- Printed resident's snack and meal stickers for staff.
- Assisted in creating menus for special events like Barbecues, Father's Day etc.
Education
Graduate Diploma - Nutrition And Food Service Management
Conestoga College Institute of Technology And Advanced Learning
Kitchener, ON05.2021
Associate of Science - Bachelor of Biotechnology
Punjab University
Chandigarh, India07.2013
Skills
- Food safety compliance
- Inventory control
- Staff scheduling
- Team-oriented approach
- Experienced with Microsoft Office applications
- Nutritional assessment
- Meal preparation expertise
- Effective issue resolution
- Experienced with MealSuite and PCC software
Certification
- CSNM
- Food Handler
- Standard First Aid-BLS CPR(HCP)
Timeline
Dining Room Manager
Schlegel Villages
10.2022 - Current
Food Services Manager
Revera
01.2022 - 10.2022
Assistant Food Services Manager
Chartwell Long-term Care Home
07.2021 - 12.2021
Dietary Aide
St.Joseph's Health Centre
01.2021 - 08.2021
Nutrition Management Intern
Chartwell Westmount Long-term Care Home
01.2021 - 05.2021
Dietary Aide
Chartwell Westmount Longterm Care Home
04.2020 - 06.2021
Associate of Science - Bachelor of Biotechnology
Punjab University
Graduate Diploma - Nutrition And Food Service Management
Conestoga College Institute of Technology And Advanced Learning