Cathleen [Catt] Glynn
Victoria,Canada
Summary
Resourceful Nutritional Coordinator, recognized for high productivity, efficient task execution and strong organizational and teamwork skills. Specialized in menu development and food safety compliance, contributing to quality meal preparation in dynamic kitchen settings. Passionate about fostering community wellness through non-judgmental support and initiatives aimed at improving nutrition and a higher quality of life.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Nutritional Coordinator
AVI Victoria
Victoria, Canada
03.2024 - Current
- Develop weekly menus aligned with nutritional guidelines for autoimmune deficiencies.
- Prepare and serve nutritious hot meals for 50 clients on a biweekly basis.
- Conduct quality, temperature, sanitation, and safety checks to ensure compliance with Food Safe standards.
- Maintain a clean and safe work environment by adhering to all safety protocols.
- Monitor ingredient stock levels to guarantee adequate supplies for meal preparation, and place a weekly order to suppliers.
- Oversee and delegate tasks to honorarium participants and practicum students.
- Program Coordinator: Dustin Thoburn 250.880.5513
Mental Health Support Worker
Raincity Housing
Vancouver, Canada
02.2019 - 08.2021
- Provided emotional and psychological support to clients during daily activities and in crises.
- Conducted assessments and maintained detailed records of client needs and strengths.
- Dispensed prescribed medications while accurately documenting all transactions.
- Coordinator: Coral Watson 604.367.9203
Kitchen Coordinator
WISH Wellness Centre
Vancouver, Canada
01.2009 - 01.2015
- Created, prepared and served weekly menus based on nutritional requirements for a malnourished clientele.
- Prepared and served nightly hot meals to 120 survival Sex Workers.
- Sorted large bi-weekly food donations and incorporated them into menu plans.
- Responsible for the coordination and task delegation of up to four volunteers.
- Placed weekly food order with suppliers and participated in monthly budget reviews with management personnel.
- Performed regular quality assurance checks to ensure adherence to sanitation requirements.
- Coordinator: Heather Muir 778-241-0805
Skills
- Clear, effective communication
- Menu planning and creative culinary skill
- Budget and stock management
- Discretion and confidentiality
- Food safety and quality assurance
- Resource allocation and supplier coordination
- Work Planning and Prioritization
Certifications
- Emergency First Aid/CPR, 03/22
- Food Safe/WHMS
- Naloxone training
- NVCI
- SSGD
Relevant Qualifications
- Strong respect for the importance of workplace confidentiality and boundaries.
- Ten + years working effectively and compassionately with vulnerable communities.
- Six + years preparing nutritional hot meals for aforementioned population.
- Efficient, professional supervision and delegation of tasks and projects.
- Consistent practice of healthy life/work balance.
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Nutritional Coordinator
AVI Victoria
03.2024 - Current
Mental Health Support Worker
Raincity Housing
02.2019 - 08.2021
Kitchen Coordinator
WISH Wellness Centre
01.2009 - 01.2015