Quentin Smith
Morganton
Summary
Dedicated Dietary Director with strong skills in meal planning, food safety compliance, and inventory management. Proven ability to enhance service quality through effective nutritional training and dietary assessments.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Dietary Director
Rencare Solutions
Jonas Ridge
04.2025 - Current
- Ensured compliance with food safety standards through regular inspections of preparation areas.
- Developed and implemented meal plans addressing diverse dietary needs.
- Managed inventory of food supplies, ordering necessary items to maintain stock levels.
- Trained staff on dietary policies and nutritional guidelines to enhance service quality.
- Collaborated with healthcare professionals to assess and meet resident dietary requirements.
- Coordinated communication between residents and kitchen staff regarding meal preferences.
- Streamlined operations by enforcing all applicable regulations in food service.
Cook
Navion Senior Solutions
Boone
05.2024 - 04.2025
- Prepared ingredients and meals according to daily menu requirements.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of kitchen workstations.
- Assisted in cooking and plating dishes for customer orders.
- Followed food safety guidelines to ensure safe food handling practices.
- Collaborated with kitchen staff to streamline meal preparation processes.
- Operated kitchen equipment such as ovens, grills, and fryers safely.
- Adapted recipes based on available ingredients and customer preferences.
- Cleaned kitchen equipment, surfaces, utensils and dishes.
- Maintained a clean working environment by sweeping, mopping floors, washing surfaces and emptying trash cans.
- Operated grills, fryers and broilers to cook items to quality guidelines.
- Prepared dishes in fast-paced environment working with teammates to maintain high customer satisfaction rate.
Support Team Lead
Belk Department Store
Morganton
02.2024 - 06.2024
- Led daily support team operations to enhance customer satisfaction and service efficiency.
- Trained new team members on company policies and customer service protocols.
- Coordinated communication between support staff and management to streamline processes.
- Assisted in developing training materials for ongoing team development initiatives.
Assistant Manager
Rue 21
Morganton
01.2023 - 07.2023
- Assisted in managing daily operations and staff scheduling.
- Coordinated team meetings to ensure alignment on project goals.
- Monitored inventory levels and placed orders as needed.
- Supported the implementation of process improvements across the team.
- Maintained organized records of employee performance and feedback.
- Supervised daily operations including scheduling shifts, assigning duties.
- Monitored employee attendance records, timekeeping, and payroll information.
Sales Supervisor
Spencer's Gifts
Watertown
06.2021 - 11.2022
- Supervised daily sales operations to ensure efficient team performance.
- Trained and mentored new sales associates on product knowledge and customer service.
- Coordinated inventory management processes to maintain stock levels and product availability.
- Provided feedback to team members to enhance individual and group performance.
- Implemented promotional strategies to boost customer engagement and sales volume.
- Monitored daily operations of sales team, including customer service, product knowledge, marketing initiatives.
- Demonstrated high level of customer service by engaging clients and offering sales floor assistance.
- Processed cash, credit and check transactions with POS system and cash register.
- Maintained relationships with customers through regular follow-up calls and emails.
- Planned and directed floor merchandising and display building to keep stock presentable and engaging to customers.
Education
High School Diploma -
Watertown High School
Watertown, NY06-2017
Skills
- Meal planning
- Food safety compliance
- Inventory management
- Nutritional training
- Dietary assessments
- Customer relationship management
- Team leadership
- Staff supervision
- Communication skills
- Problem solving
- Time management
Affiliations
- Poultryman
- Gardner
- Woodcarver
- Baker
Accomplishments
- Outstanding Contributer
Certification
- ServSafe
Languages
Irish
Limited
Spanish
Limited
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Dietary Director
Rencare Solutions
04.2025 - Current
Cook
Navion Senior Solutions
05.2024 - 04.2025
Support Team Lead
Belk Department Store
02.2024 - 06.2024
Assistant Manager
Rue 21
01.2023 - 07.2023
Sales Supervisor
Spencer's Gifts
06.2021 - 11.2022
High School Diploma -
Watertown High School