Kwanya Adams
Greenville
Summary
Quality-focused department leader with top-notch skills in dietary management and team leadership. Well-versed in collaborating with dietitians to set patient and overall menus and cultivating positive resident relationships to meet all needs. Bringing many years of related experience.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Dietary Manager
Dermott City Nursng Home
Dermott
01.2023 - 09.2025
- Assisted in planning nutritious meal options for residents' dietary needs.
- Monitored food safety and sanitation practices in kitchen operations.
- Coordinated with staff to ensure timely meal service for residents.
- Supported inventory management by tracking food supplies and ordering items.
- Engaged with residents to understand dietary preferences and restrictions.
- Organized training sessions on food handling and safety protocols for kitchen staff.
- Maintained records of dietary services and resident meal plans effectively.
- Maintained records of patient diets including any special requirements or restrictions.
- Oversaw the preparation of meals according to established recipes, portion control guidelines and standard operating procedures.
- Investigated complaints from patients regarding their dining experience or nutritional needs.
- Provided training sessions for new employees on proper food handling techniques.
- Managed dietetic staff to ensure compliance with state regulations.
- Provided nutrition education to patients, families, and staff members.
- Trained, disciplined and motivated staff to give all residents and guests top-notch service.
- Coordinated menus for special events in accordance with health department standards.
- Supervised cafeteria staff during meal times ensuring that all orders were prepared correctly.
- Complied with company protocols by maintaining sales floor and back stock inventory levels.
- Completed multiple duties by handling transactions, maintaining cleanliness, and displaying exceptional customer service.
- Established healthful and therapeutic meal plans and menus for individuals with health conditions.
- Evaluated food production to check whether food was being made, portioned and handled correctly.
- Checked with residents to ask about food quality, satisfaction and personal likes or dislikes.
- Reviewed medical records for accurate documentation of nutritional assessments and interventions provided by the dietitian and nutritionist.
- Ensured accuracy of menu labeling information on all foods served in the facility.
- Conducted kitchen inspections to ensure sanitation and safety procedures were followed.
- Implemented a system for tracking patient preferences, allergies, intolerances.
- Consistently maintained high levels of cleanliness, organization, storage and sanitation of food and beverage products to ensure quality.
- Delegated work to staff, setting priorities and goals.
- Promoted safe working conditions by monitoring safety procedures and equipment.
- Explained goals and expectations required of trainees.
- Circulated within assigned areas to assess and address customer needs, effectively prioritizing tasks during peak hours.
Food Service Worker
Harlowe's casino resort and spa
Greenville
05.2016 - 03.2023
- Maintained cleanliness of dining area and kitchen equipment.
- Collaborated with team members to deliver efficient service during meal times.
- Served meals to customers in a friendly and courteous manner.
- Operated cash register to process cash, check, and credit card transactions.
- Performed opening and closing duties such as setting up workstations with necessary supplies.
- Cleaned and sanitized work areas, equipment, utensils, dishes, and silverware.
- Cleaned kitchen areas, equipment and utensils.
- Performed variety of duties related to food service.
- Stocked supplies such as food, dishes, utensils, and cleaning materials.
- Set up, restocked and cleaned dining areas.
- Greeted customers upon arrival in the dining area.
- Maintained professional demeanor during interactions with customers and co-workers.
- Received food orders from individuals and explained offerings.
- Prepared beverages such as coffee, tea, soda.
- Organized take-out orders for customers who requested them.
- Utilized point-of-sale systems for taking orders from customers.
- Replenished condiments at customer tables as needed.
- Maintained accurate records of sales transactions for end-of-day reports.
- Packaged and bagged cooked food and prepared items.
- Assembled and served meals according to specific guest requirements.
- Refilled condiments, napkins and server workstations.
- Prepared workstations with ingredients and tools to increase efficiency.
- Explained food preparation methods and ingredients to enable patrons with food allergies to make educated decisions.
- Filled and served various beverages for customers.
- Directed patrons to restrooms and other amenities within facility.
Food Service Worker
Greenville Public School District
Greenville
08.2017 - 01.2023
- Served meals to customers in a friendly and courteous manner.
- Operated cash register to process cash, check, and credit card transactions.
- Followed staff performance and service standards to deliver consistent and positive customer experiences.
- Greeted customers upon arrival in the dining area.
Education
Hi - Basic
Cornerstone
Skills
- Nutritional planning
- Menu development
- Budget management
- Project management
- Therapeutic meal planning
Certification
- Serve safe certification, Food handler certification
Timeline
Dietary Manager
Dermott City Nursng Home
01.2023 - 09.2025
Food Service Worker
Greenville Public School District
08.2017 - 01.2023
Food Service Worker
Harlowe's casino resort and spa
05.2016 - 03.2023
Hi - Basic
Cornerstone