Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
References
Languages
Timeline
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Tanvir Kainth

Vancouver,Canada

Summary

Experienced food service leader with over 4 years of healthcare dietary supervision and coordination.

Proven success in staff management, operational oversight, and interdisciplinary collaboration within.

Complex healthcare environments. Strong background in implementing food safety protocols, conducting audits, and enhancing service delivery through strategic planning, and staff development. Committed to maintaining high standards of nutritional care while efficiently managing resources and team performance.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Diet Technician/Supervisor

PHSA, BC Children's and Women's Hospital
Vancouver, Canada
06.2021 - Current
  • Partnered with dieticians to design tailored dietary plans for home care and food service patients.
  • Leveraged advanced computer skills to optimize CBORD food service application processes.
  • Led nutritional education initiatives, contributing to improved patient outcomes.
  • Managed operational aspects of meal service, ensuring adherence to dietary restrictions and guidelines.
  • Coordinated employee shifts to ensure coverage during sick leaves.
  • Led investigations into incidents, and reported findings to the team.
  • Conducted safety talks, audits, temperature logs, and sanitizer logs.

Diet Technician/Supervisor (Casual)

VCH, Richmond General Hospital
Richmond, Canada
04.2023 - 11.2023

Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams, offering essential guidance on nutritional care plans.

Enhanced meal planning efficiency using dietary software.

  • Calculated nutritional requirements to assess adequacy of diet and nutrition support.
  • Collaborated with physicians and other healthcare professionals to ensure optimal patient care.
  • Evaluated food service operations to ensure compliance with established standards and regulations.
  • Guided individuals in food selection, preparation or menu planning based upon nutritional needs.
  • Recommended appropriate feeding schedules and methods to meet nutritional needs and abilities.

Food Service Supervisor (Casual)

VCH, Vancouver General Hospital
Vancouver, Canada
04.2021 - 04.2023
  • Monitored meal service operations to ensure adherence to dietary restrictions.
  • Supervised absence management and vacation scheduling.
  • Led incident investigations and communicated findings to team.
  • Regulated dishroom operations.
  • Led in-service and audits.
  • Maintained compliance with health and safety regulations, ensuring a clean and safe dining environment.
  • Supervised team of employees, maintaining positive and productive atmosphere to enhance employee experience.
  • Assisted in recruiting, interviewing, hiring, onboarding new employees when needed.

Assistant Manager

McDonald's, Kerrisdale
Vancouver, Canada
04.2019 - 04.2021
  • Implemented strategies to improve service quality for guests.
  • Fostered team collaboration and maintained a positive work environment.
  • Oversaw labor management and sales growth.
  • Acted as Health and Safety committee member for four months.
  • Managed cash intake, deposit records, and minimized discrepancies through effective team communication.
  • Supervised daily operations including scheduling shifts, assigning duties.
  • Resolved conflicts between team members in an effective manner.
  • Recruited and trained new employees to meet job requirements.
  • Ensured compliance with safety regulations and company policies.
  • Planned and led team meetings to review business results and communicate new and ongoing priorities.
  • Reviewed completed work to verify consistency, quality, and conformance.

Practicum Experience

Surrey Memorial Hospital
Surrey, Canada
01.2021 - 03.2021
  • Gained firsthand experience in dietary service management, enhancing my ability to adapt to various clinical settings and patient needs.
  • Handled sick call-ins and arranged relief over a two-week period.
  • Conducted in-service, meal audits, waste audits, and OHS audits.
  • Oversaw meal tray line operations across various times.

Dietary Aide

Windermere Care Center
Vancouver, Canada
04.2020 - 08.2020
  • Company Overview: Vancouver
  • Fulfilled daily operational duties with consistency and precision
  • Maintained an excellent attendance record
  • Built courteous and effective working relationships
  • Adapted positively to deadlines and fast-paced work environments
  • Vancouver

Education

Diploma - Nutrition and Food Service Management

Langara College
Vancouver
04.2021

Skills

  • Operational Leadership & Team Management: Extensive experience supervising dietary staff, coordinating schedules, managing sick calls, and leading safety initiatives in healthcare settings
  • Quality Assurance & Compliance: Proficient in conducting audits, implementing corrective actions, andensuring adherence to food safety standards and healthcare regulations
  • Administrative Oversight: Strong capability in documentation, record-keeping, and reporting foroperational, financial, and quality improvement purposes
  • Skills: Nutritional assessment, Dietary planning, Food service management, CBORD software,
  • Interdisciplinary Collaboration: Demonstrated ability to work effectively with dieticians, nurses, andhealthcare professionals to optimize patient nutritional care
  • Technology Proficiency: Advanced skills with CBORD and other food service applications, along with Microsoft Office suite for administrative functions
  • Skills: Team leadership, Conflict resolution, Training and onboarding, Data analysis, Time management, Team collaboration, Health and safety, Health inspections, Operations management, Meal compliance, Health regulations, Interdisciplinary collaboration, Employee supervision, Operational audits,

Certification

  • FoodSafe Level 2, 03/01/20, 03/01/25
  • Occupational First Aid Level 1, 09/01/20, 09/01/23
  • Serving It Right, 11/01/20, 11/01/25
  • CSNM Member, 05/01/21, PRESENT

References

  • Jaskaran, Assistant Manager, St. Paul's Hospital, 604-772-2131
  • Emily Li, Clinical Diet Technician, BC Women's and Children's Hospital, 778-996-6833

Languages

Punjabi
Native/ Bilingual
Hindi
Native/ Bilingual

Timeline

Diet Technician/Supervisor (Casual)

VCH, Richmond General Hospital
04.2023 - 11.2023

Diet Technician/Supervisor

PHSA, BC Children's and Women's Hospital
06.2021 - Current

Food Service Supervisor (Casual)

VCH, Vancouver General Hospital
04.2021 - 04.2023

Practicum Experience

Surrey Memorial Hospital
01.2021 - 03.2021

Dietary Aide

Windermere Care Center
04.2020 - 08.2020

Assistant Manager

McDonald's, Kerrisdale
04.2019 - 04.2021

Diploma - Nutrition and Food Service Management

Langara College
Tanvir Kainth