Cristina Lopez
Summary
Dynamic Dietary Manager with a proven track record at River Valley Inn Nursing Home, enhancing patient satisfaction through tailored meal plans and effective kitchen supervision. Skilled in food preparation and sanitation, I excel in multitasking and fostering teamwork, ensuring compliance with health regulations while delivering high-quality dining experiences.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Home Health Caregiver
Slv Home Services
07.2021 - 08.2023
- Provided compassionate personal care, including assistance with daily living activities and mobility support.
- Administered medications accurately while monitoring patients' health conditions and reporting changes to healthcare professionals.
- Developed individualized care plans in collaboration with clients and families to enhance overall well-being and comfort.
- Maintained accurate documentation of patient progress and care activities, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards.
- Established strong relationships with clients, fostering trust and enhancing their emotional well-being through companionship.
- Assisted patients with dressing, grooming and feeding needs, helping to overcome, and adapt to mobility restrictions.
- Assisted patients with daily living activities, improving their overall quality of life.
- Performed light housekeeping duties to maintain a clean, safe, and organized living space for patients.
- Ensured timely transportation of patients to appointments or social engagements, enhancing their ability to maintain an active lifestyle outside the home setting.
- Developed strong relationships with patients and families through open communication channels and empathetic listening skills.
- Demonstrated adaptability when faced with unexpected situations or emergencies by implementing appropriate interventions quickly and efficiently.
Cook
Monte Vista School District
10.2025 - Current
- Streamlined food preparation processes, improving kitchen efficiency and workflow.
- Managed time by organizing and prioritizing kitchen duties to prepare and serve food quickly.
- Instructed new staff in proper food preparation, storage, use of kitchen equipment and sanitation.
- Enhanced teamwork within the kitchen staff by fostering a collaborative environment focused on meeting high standards of quality and efficiency.
Dietary Manager
River Valley Inn Nursing Home
06.2025 - 09.2025
- Developed and implemented dietary plans aligned with residents' nutritional needs.
- Supervised kitchen staff to ensure compliance with health and safety regulations.
- Conducted regular assessments of resident dietary preferences and restrictions.
- Coordinated meal services, enhancing efficiency and resident satisfaction.
- Trained new staff on proper food handling and preparation techniques.
- Purchased food supplies for department according to budget limitations.
- Improved patient satisfaction by developing and implementing well-balanced, nutritious meal plans tailored to individual dietary needs.
- Interviewed, hired and trained dietary personnel to provide optimal service.
- Participated in continuing education opportunities to stay current with industry trends and best practices.
Cook
Advantage Treatment Centers
12.2023 - 06.2025
- Developed seasonal menus reflecting client feedback and nutritional needs.
- Maintained inventory control, reducing waste through efficient stock management.
- Implemented new cooking techniques, enhancing meal presentation and taste quality.
- Conducted regular kitchen inspections to uphold cleanliness and safety protocols.
- Maintained clean and organized work areas at all times to bring safety and quality to food preparation process.
- Maintained a clean and sanitary workspace, ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations.
- Prepared meals efficiently under time constraints for timely service during peak hours.
- Demonstrated strong multitasking skills, managing multiple orders simultaneously without sacrificing quality or presentation.
- Prepared food items in compliance with recipes and portioning control guidelines.
- Set up and prepared cooking supplies and workstations during opening and closing to maximize productivity.
- Checked for quality, kept track of old and new items and rotated stock to confirm freshness of food and ingredients.
- Changed and sanitized cutting boards, benches, and surfaces between tasks to avoid cross-contamination.
Universal Banker
Sunflower bank
10.2022 - 08.2023
- Delivered exceptional customer service to enhance client satisfaction and retention.
- Processed account openings, closings, and transactions efficiently and accurately.
- Educated clients on banking products and services to drive informed financial decisions.
- Collaborated with team members to streamline operational workflows and improve service delivery.
- Opened checking, savings, money market and certificates of deposit accounts and ordered checks, debit cards and furnished online banking details to facilitate new transactions.
- Cashed checks, accepted deposits and withdrawals within assigned limits and calculated daily transactions using computers, calculators or adding machines.
Dietary Cook
River Valley Inn Nursing Home
07.2017 - 12.2020
- Implemented portion control measures to minimize food waste effectively.
- Evaluated patient feedback to improve meal quality and satisfaction levels.
- Ensured consistent flavor profiles across dishes by carefully measuring ingredients according to established recipes.
- Maintained a clean and sanitary work environment, adhering to health department regulations and safety protocols.
- Prepared, apportioned and served menu and specialized food items developed to meet facility residents' unique dietary needs.
- Ensured timely meal service by coordinating cooking schedules and prioritizing tasks based on patient needs.
- Reduced food waste by closely monitoring inventory levels and implementing proper food storage techniques.
Dietary Cook
Rio Grande Hospital
04.2015 - 05.2017
- Prepared and cooked nutritious meals following dietary guidelines.
- Maintained cleanliness and sanitation of kitchen equipment and work areas.
- Assisted in menu planning to meet patient dietary needs and preferences.
- Collaborated with dietary staff to ensure efficient meal service delivery.
Education
GED -
Bryon Spring Delta Center
Monte Vista Skills
- Customer service
- Cooking
- Cleaning and organization
- Food handling
- Food preparation
- Multitasking and organization
- Kitchen organization
- Strong attention to safe food handling procedures
- Frying
- Cooking techniques
- Sanitation
- Supply restocking
- Surface cleaning
- Hospitality and service industry background
- Food presentation
- Grilling
- Contamination prevention
- Portion control
Certification
Cpr
Timeline
Cook
Monte Vista School District
10.2025 - Current
Dietary Manager
River Valley Inn Nursing Home
06.2025 - 09.2025
Cook
Advantage Treatment Centers
12.2023 - 06.2025
Universal Banker
Sunflower bank
10.2022 - 08.2023
Home Health Caregiver
Slv Home Services
07.2021 - 08.2023
Dietary Cook
River Valley Inn Nursing Home
07.2017 - 12.2020
Dietary Cook
Rio Grande Hospital
04.2015 - 05.2017
GED -
Bryon Spring Delta Center