Renuka Gangappan
Toronto
Summary
Motivated food and nutrition management professional with 4+ years of experience in nutrition an dietetics. Committed in providing food and nutrition management to individuals.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Food and Nutrition Management Extern
Castleview Wychwood Towers Long-term Care Homes
03.2024 - 05.2024
- Performed a thorough audit of meals to ensure they meet the required nutritional standards and dietary guidelines,
- Conducted an in-depth review of sanitization practices in the kitchen and dining areas to ensure compliance with health and safety regulations
- Worked on nutrition care planning based on specific dietary needs of the residents.
- Created resident profile in Point Click Care and did quarterly assessment for low and moderate risk residents with the guidance of the food and nutrition manager.
- Conducted in-service for the food service workers and cooks.
- Worked on Best practices in meal service project with City of Toronto.
Clinical Dietitian
PSG Multi and Super Specialty Hospitals
06.2008 - 08.2011
- Supervise, instruct and revise the food intake of patients depending on their medical conditions
- Assisted food service activities including planning, preparation, and service to the patients
- Charted nutritional consults and nutritional care of patients
- Guided and managed Junior Dietitians, kitchen staff and Interns
- Worked on food safety standards with staff.
Junior Clinical Nutritionist
Fortis Flt. Lt. Rajan Dhall Hospital
10.2007 - 03.2008
- Observed and worked in food service covering Human Resource Management, food preparation and service
- Interacted with patients to understand their health concerns, diet restrictions and nutritional needs
- Observed counseling techniques for various disease conditions
- Determined and documented nutritional risks of patients.
Education
Postgraduate - Food and Nutrition Management
George Brown College
Toronto, Ontario05.2024
Registered Dietitian (019/2010) -
Indian Dietetic Association
India03.2011
Master of Science - Clinical Nutrition And Dietetics
PSG College of Arts And Science
Tamilnadu, India05.2008
Bachelor of Science - Nutrition, Dietetics and Food Service Management
PSG College of Arts And Science
Tamilnadu, India05.2006
Skills
- Point Click Care and MealSuite
- Therapeutic menu planning
- Nutrition assessment and counseling
- Customer service
- Nutrition Education
- Computer knowledge (MS office)
- Good written and verbal communication
- Good time management skills and critical thinking
- Good decision making skills
Accomplishments
- The Helderleigh Foundation-Lorraine Trotter Endowment Entrance Award.
- The Esther and Sam Sarick Leadership in Culinary Management Award.
Certification
Advanced Food Safety
October 2023 - October 2028
Applying HACCP Principles
Completed: September 2023
WHMIS 2015
Completed: December 2023
First-Aid & CPR/AED Level C
September 2023 - September 2026
Food Processing and Quality Control
Timeline
Food and Nutrition Management Extern
Castleview Wychwood Towers Long-term Care Homes
03.2024 - 05.2024
Clinical Dietitian
PSG Multi and Super Specialty Hospitals
06.2008 - 08.2011
Junior Clinical Nutritionist
Fortis Flt. Lt. Rajan Dhall Hospital
10.2007 - 03.2008
Postgraduate - Food and Nutrition Management
George Brown College
Registered Dietitian (019/2010) -
Indian Dietetic Association
Master of Science - Clinical Nutrition And Dietetics
PSG College of Arts And Science
Bachelor of Science - Nutrition, Dietetics and Food Service Management
PSG College of Arts And Science
Advanced Food Safety
October 2023 - October 2028
Applying HACCP Principles
Completed: September 2023
WHMIS 2015
Completed: December 2023
First-Aid & CPR/AED Level C
September 2023 - September 2026
Food Processing and Quality Control
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