Sarah Palmieri
Georgetown,ON
Summary
Resourceful Dietary Aide with extensive knowledge of nutrition and food service practices with proven time management, organization, communication and empathic skills. Compassionate and detail-oriented worker with dedication to safety, distribution and productivity. Extensive knowledge of meal modifications and long-term/hospital meal services.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Dietary Aide
St. Joseph's Health Centre
11.2022 - Current
- Served meals to residents in accordance with established schedules and dietary procedures.
- Kept all kitchen areas clean, tidy and free of hazards.
- Followed all food safety regulations while preparing meals for patients.
- Washed plates, cups, serving, and eating utensils and kitchen equipment in commercial dishwasher.
- Maintained strict levels of cleanliness for tables, floors, and prep areas.
- Delivered modified meals in accordance with dietitian's written diet order and nutrition regulations.
- Read and understand patient nutrition charts.
- Communicated recommendations and diet change questions to dietitian and food manager as per patient family request.
- Monitored and evaluated patient progress, documenting results for dietitian.
- Assembled formula feeds (Ensure, TwoCal HN, Glucerna) for residents based on dietitian request, ensuring delivery is done at the correct time of day.
- Understand nutrition care plans for each unique resident.
- Provide proper support and empathy to patients.
- Collaborating with kitchen staff and chefs to ensure modifications are being met and delivered.
- Recording food temperatures, fridge and freezer temperatures, sanitizer levels and dish washer levels/temperatures per wash and fill.
Dietary Aide
Compass Group ExtendiCare
06.2022 - 08.2023
- Served meals to residents in accordance with established schedules and dietary procedures.
- Kept all kitchen areas clean, tidy and free of hazards.
- Followed all food safety regulations while preparing meals for patients.
- Washed plates, cups, serving, and eating utensils and kitchen equipment in commercial dishwasher.
- Cleared tables and removed dishes, trays, and utensils from dining room to dishwashing area.
- Maintained strict levels of cleanliness for tables, floors, and prep areas.
- Arranged tray and or table settings with proper tableware, condiments, and tray card.
- Assisted in maintaining dry storage areas and handling unpacking, dating, and rotating of food and non-food supplies as directed.
- Delivered nourishment and supplements to nurse station for distribution to specific residents.
- Discarded outdated food products and maintained waste disposal procedures.
- Demonstrated knowledge of menu items and corresponding ingredients.
- Greeted customers and answered inquiries regarding menu items and specials.
- Monitored food quality and freshness throughout day.
Food Service and Costumer Experience Rep
Town Of Halton Hills, Mold Masters Sportsplex
06.2018 - 06.2022
- Developed highly empathetic client relationships and earned reputation for exceeding service standard goals.
- Collaborated with staff members to enhance customer service experience and exceed team goals through effective client satisfaction rates.
- Trained new personnel regarding company operations, policies and services.
- Maintained clean and orderly food service areas by mopping floors, food storage, emptying trash cans, and wiping down surfaces.
- Addressed customer inquiries, concerns, and complaints by providing solutions and alternatives and followed up to confirm resolution.
- Maintained extensive knowledge of company programs to recommend company services aligned with customer desires.
- Utilized POS systems along with counting income and till from each shift.
Sales Rep and Merchandiser
Winners And Homesense, TJX
06.2022 - 07.2022
- Developed and maintained comprehensive understanding of products, services and competitors to enhance sales presentations.
- Developed and implemented sales strategies to increase profits.
- Organization skills to maintain store appearance and product accessibility.
Sales Rep and Merchandiser
DG Greenhouse
05.2021 - 07.2021
- Trained and mentored new sales representatives.
- Retained excellent client satisfaction ratings through outstanding service delivery.
- Managed customer accounts to secure customer satisfaction and repeat business.
- Developed and maintained comprehensive understanding of products, services and competitors to enhance sales presentations.
- Developed and implemented sales strategies to increase profits.
- Used customer insights to develop innovative sales strategies to increase sales.
- Understood instructions and duties for each shift.
Education
Bachelor of Applied Science - Applied Human Nutrition, Specialization Dietetics
University of Guelph
Guelph, ON04.2024
High School Diploma -
Christ The King Catholic Secondary School
Georgetown, ON06.2020
Skills
- Food Preparation
- Customer Service
- Food Handling Safety
- Time Management
- Sanitation Practices
- Problem-Solving
- Organization
- Communication
- Leadership
Placement
Virtual student placement for W24
Expected to start: January 2024 - End date: April 2024
Developing AHN social media aiming to highlight the role of nutrition in mental health.
Expected roles:
- Plan social media calendar
- Developing templates for posting
- Connecting with AHN faculty
- Review faculty latest publications and developing posts, obtaining approval for content
- Environmental scans of content from other programs
- developing a communications plan for the following year.
Timeline
Dietary Aide
St. Joseph's Health Centre
11.2022 - Current
Dietary Aide
Compass Group ExtendiCare
06.2022 - 08.2023
Sales Rep and Merchandiser
Winners And Homesense, TJX
06.2022 - 07.2022
Sales Rep and Merchandiser
DG Greenhouse
05.2021 - 07.2021
Food Service and Costumer Experience Rep
Town Of Halton Hills, Mold Masters Sportsplex
06.2018 - 06.2022
Bachelor of Applied Science - Applied Human Nutrition, Specialization Dietetics
University of Guelph
High School Diploma -
Christ The King Catholic Secondary School
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