Taya Lalande
Amherstview,ON
Summary
Energetic and reliable Dietary Aide with high attention to detail and strong command of food preparation safety. Expertly supports servers through high-volume shifts and caters to guest needs. Frequently commended for reliability and initiative.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Dietary Aide
rosewood retirement home
Kingston
07.2022 - Current
- Stocked supplies in dining areas as needed.
- Assisted with preparation of snacks and other light meals.
- Delivered meals to residents and patients in their rooms when requested.
- Worked closely with dietitians to ensure proper nutrition for each resident and patient.
- Informed supervisor about any changes in patient's dietary needs or preferences.
- Assisted in menu planning based on resident and patient preferences and dietary requirements.
- Greeted visitors entering the kitchen area, provided them with information about services offered, and directed them accordingly.
- Performed general cleaning duties such as sweeping floors, washing dishes, wiping countertops.
- Prepared and served meals according to dietary guidelines.
- Cleaned and sanitized kitchen equipment and surfaces.
- Assisted in the ordering, receiving, storage, and inventory of food items.
- Ensured that all food was prepared according to established health standards.
- Provided assistance with meal setup, serving, and clean up as needed.
- Set up trays for patients upon request.
Field Placement Student
LARC Daycare
Amherstview
02.2024 - 04.2024
- Collaborated with teachers to create a positive learning environment for students.
- Assisted in leading and organizing activities for children such as arts, crafts, games and reading stories.
- Provided supervision and care to young children ranging from infants to pre-school age.
- Helped with mealtime preparation and cleanup including serving food, setting tables, washing dishes.
- Ensured safety of the children by monitoring their play areas and activities throughout the day.
- Maintained classroom cleanliness by tidying up toys, wiping down surfaces and vacuuming rugs.
Student Volunteer
The John M Parrott Centre
Napanee
07.2019 - 08.2019
- would wash residents hair
- clean up the salon
- bring residents to and from their room
Education
Integration Through Cooperative Education - Early Childhood Education
St Lawrence College
Kingston, ON06-2025
Skills
- Meal Planning
- Food handling safety
- Food Preparation
- Dining room setup
- good listener
- reliable
- hard worker
- Reading skills
- Observational skills
Accomplishments
October 2019| Soar award for empathy and friendliness- Ernestown SS
Certification
- WHMIS Training - September 2023
- Work Place Awareness -September 2023
- The Ontario Human Rights Commission- September 2023
- worker Health and Safety Awareness - September 2023
Affiliations
- I enjoy reading and going for walks
Languages
English
Professional
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Field Placement Student
LARC Daycare
02.2024 - 04.2024
Dietary Aide
rosewood retirement home
07.2022 - Current
Student Volunteer
The John M Parrott Centre
07.2019 - 08.2019
Integration Through Cooperative Education - Early Childhood Education
St Lawrence College
- WHMIS Training - September 2023
- Work Place Awareness -September 2023
- The Ontario Human Rights Commission- September 2023
- worker Health and Safety Awareness - September 2023
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