Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certifications & memberships
Volunteer Experience
Food Service Management Software Experience
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SHAGUN PAREKH

LONDON,Ontario

Summary

I am a dedicated and passionate food services professional with a strong background in nutrition management, long-term care, and food safety. With a Bachelor's in Human Ecology and certifications from CSNM, I excel at managing dietary operations, ensuring compliance with health standards, and creating meaningful connections with residents. I thrive in fast-paced environments, have excellent leadership and organizational skills, and am committed to promoting quality of life through nutritious meals and positive dining experiences.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience

Work History

Culinary Support Server

Western University
London, Canada
05.2023 - Current
  • Prepare and serve food and beverages, accept payment, clean, and sanitize various work areas including collecting dishes, tableware and organizing workstations
  • Provide assistance with special functions (e.g., Banquets, BBQs, etc.)
  • Order, receive and store deliveries, train staff, perform table/bar service and operate a food service vehicle as required

Prep Cook

Oak Crossings People Care Term Care
London, Canada
01.2023 - Current
  • Serve meals and beverages; follow residents' therapeutic diets, textures, and preferences using the Dietary Profiles and Therapeutic Menus
  • Assist in monitoring the quality of food supplies received and advises Director of Food Services/Cook of concerns
  • In consultation with Assistant Nutrition Manager, make menu substitutions as necessary and record these in the designated place(s) and meeting time schedule for service of meals and nourishment's
  • Assist in mentoring and training new staff

Cook

Elmwood Place Long-Term Care
London, Canada
04.2020 - 12.2022
  • Followed daily production charts, standardized recipes, and daily composite menus, while working within a set budget
  • Assisted in converting recipes to different quantities and preparing/following daily production charts
  • Responsible for the preparation/delivery of food following therapeutic diets according to planned menus for residents

Dietetic Assistant (Clinical Placement)

Victoria Hospital, London Health Sciences Centre
London, Canada
05.2021 - 06.2021
  • Knowledge of CBOARD software
  • Evaluated food distribution according to established food standards
  • Engaged in clinical nutrition and healthy living practices
  • Managed various in-services and presentations for the staff training
  • Performed audits and inspections in the kitchen and reviewed food recall practices
  • Proficient in Diet calorie counts, nutrition screening, assisting with data collection

Dietary Worker

The village of Glendale crossing
London, Canada
12.2019 - 04.2020

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Human Ecology (Spec. Nutrition and Family studies)

Brescia University college
London, ON
04.2024

Diploma - Nutrition and Food service Management

Fanshawe College
London, ON
06.2021

Certificate - Culinary Skills

Fanshawe College
London, ON
04.2020

Skills

  • Leadership and Management
  • Long-Term Care Knowledge
  • Communication and Interpersonal Skills
  • Problem Solving and Decision Making

Certifications & memberships

  • CSNM
  • Food Handlers Certificate
  • Smart Serve

Volunteer Experience

  • Orientation Leader (Soph), Brescia University College, London, ON, (03/01/23 to 04/30/24)
  • Support constituency specific events through planning, promotion, and attendance., Responsible for facilitating a transitional experience that promotes safety, encourages participation in Orientation events, and fosters a seamless adjustment to the University’s academic and social environment for new students. Responsible for upholding a consistent standard of ethics.
  • Wellness Peer, Brescia University College, London, ON, (09/01/23 to 04/30/24)
  • Hosted one weekly 3-hour shift in a Baines Peer Support Space—holding space for students who seek mild to moderate mental health support, providing on- and off-campus resources to students. Worked in collaboration with the Wellness Peer Executive Team to promote and market the Wellness Peer Program services and upcoming workshops, seminars, events, and groups., Regularly participated in ongoing outreach initiatives such as workshops, events, seminars, and groups as coordinated and directed by the Wellness Peer Executive Team.
  • Preschool Helper, West Park Church, London, ON, (07/01/22 , to Present)
  • Prepare and set up activities and assist in keeping the classroom and storage area clean and orderly., Foster social skills by participating in group activities with the children and support teachers in carrying out lesson plans.

Food Service Management Software Experience

  • CBOARD
  • PointClick Care

Timeline

Culinary Support Server

Western University
05.2023 - Current

Prep Cook

Oak Crossings People Care Term Care
01.2023 - Current

Dietetic Assistant (Clinical Placement)

Victoria Hospital, London Health Sciences Centre
05.2021 - 06.2021

Cook

Elmwood Place Long-Term Care
04.2020 - 12.2022

Dietary Worker

The village of Glendale crossing
12.2019 - 04.2020

Bachelor of Arts - Human Ecology (Spec. Nutrition and Family studies)

Brescia University college

Diploma - Nutrition and Food service Management

Fanshawe College

Certificate - Culinary Skills

Fanshawe College
SHAGUN PAREKH