Nancy Macias
Los Angeles
Summary
Professional in food and nutrition management with experience in leading teams and driving program success. Strong focus on collaboration, adaptability, and achieving measurable results. Expertise in nutrition planning, menu development, and regulatory compliance. Reliable leader known for strategic thinking and effective communication.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Director of Food and Nutrition
Compass Group at California Rehabilitation Institute
11.2022 - Current
- Directed large-scale catering events, providing seamless execution from planning to completion while exceeding client expectations every time.
- Recruited top culinary talent by establishing a reputation as an industry-leading employer offering competitive wages, benefits packages, and career advancement opportunities.
- Successfully navigated complex regulatory environments, ensuring full compliance with all relevant health and safety standards as well as local, state, and federal laws governing foodservice operations.
- Increased staff efficiency through comprehensive training programs and performance evaluations.
- Collaborated with healthcare professionals to design nutritious menus that catered to diverse dietary needs.
- Initiated process improvements that increased the efficiency of budgeting cycles while maintaining accuracy standards.
Dietary Manager
Compass Group at Harbor UCLA Medical Center
07.2019 - 11.2022
- Purchased food supplies for department according to budget limitations.
- Interviewed, hired and trained dietary personnel to provide optimal service.
- Conducted regular audits of food storage areas, ensuring adherence to cleanliness and food safety protocols.
- Promoted a culture of continuous improvement within the dietary department through ongoing assessment and modification of processes and procedures.
- Monitored production to check safety, standardized production and appropriate portioning.
Dietary Manager
Compass Group at Riverside University Health Systems
08.2017 - 07.2019
- Purchased food supplies for department according to budget limitations.
- Interviewed, hired and trained dietary personnel to provide optimal service.
- Conducted regular audits of food storage areas, ensuring adherence to cleanliness and food safety protocols.
- Analyzed sales data to identify trends and adjust purchasing decisions accordingly.
- Reduced inaccuracies by carefully counting cash and keeping meticulous records of transactions.
- Monitored and adjusted pricing, discounts and promotions to maximize profitability.
- Coordinated with catering staff to deliver food services for special events and functions.
Education
Master - Healthcare Administration
University of Southern California
Los Angeles, Ca05-2023
Bachelors - Healthcare Administrations
Purdue University Global
06-2021
Associate of Arts - Culinary Arts
Le Cordon Bleu
Pasadena 06-2007
Skills
- Leadership
- Communication
- Strategic Thinking
- Problem-solving
- Financial acumen
Accomplishments
- Used Microsoft Excel to develop inventory tracking spreadsheets.
- Collaborated with CMO and Dietitians to ensure all Dietitians are being consulted by Physicians.
Certification
- Certified Dietary Manager
- Certified Food Protection Professional
Communication Skills
Offering my employees, a direct and open line of communication is one of my top goals. The mission and vision I established for the department will be able to grow as a result of my provision of feedback, training, and follow-up by creating a psychologically safe workplace.
Leadership Experience
A department needs effective leadership. I ensure everyone on the team shares the strategy and vision I develop for my management team.
Languages
Spanish
Limited Working
Timeline
Director of Food and Nutrition
Compass Group at California Rehabilitation Institute
11.2022 - Current
Dietary Manager
Compass Group at Harbor UCLA Medical Center
07.2019 - 11.2022
Dietary Manager
Compass Group at Riverside University Health Systems
08.2017 - 07.2019
Master - Healthcare Administration
University of Southern California
Bachelors - Healthcare Administrations
Purdue University Global
Associate of Arts - Culinary Arts
Le Cordon Bleu
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