1. Sonya Parasram
519-304-8949
sonyaparasram@gmail.com
SUPERVISORY AND MANAGEMENT SKILLS
 Managed a non-production kitchen at the Grand River Hospital, Freeport location.
 Responsible for 2 staff members per shift
 Ensured Re-therm equipment was in proper working order
 Supervised Food Safety procedures
 Relayed orders from nursing staff to kitchen regarding a patients’ diet order and
preferences.
 Enjoyed working in the cook/chill production kitchen and tray line at the Grand
River Hospital
 Experienced other aspects of the food services department including the receiving,
stocking, inventory, dishwashing, and staff management.
 Managed a full cook/chill hospital kitchen and three nutrition centers at the Guelph
General Hospital.
 Oversaw approximately 15 staff members per shift in six different areas at once.
 Organized the computer printouts to reflect meal yields
 Consulted with nursing and food service staff concerning problems affecting
patients’ food habits and needs.
 Performed work with standard professional practices, physician prescription, and
general policies.
 Managed a full production long term care kitchen at Columbia Forest Long Term
Care Center.
 Managed approximately 30 staff members total
 Recruited, hired staff and trained staff
 Responsible for inventory and ordering product
 Organized staffing schedules and monitored staff performance
 Presented monthly staff meetings, adhered to policies and procedures and followed
new regulations.
 Consulted with nursing staff regarding best care for the resident
 Attended monthly food council meetings in order to provide residents a voice
regarding food choices and new menus
 Followed safe food handling procedures, and in-serviced staff to follow these
practices as well.
 Conducted performance reviews and disciplinary reviews
COMMUNICATION SKILLS
 Responsible for the first steps of a training manual at Columbia Forest Long Term
Care Center
 Developed many time saving organizational lists for staff at Columbia Forest Long
Term Care Center
 Developed new menu plans and recipe indexes for Parkwood Mennonite Home.
 Communicated successfully in retail and service settings.
 Pleasant, friendly telephone etiquette

2. COMPUTER SKILLS
 Competent in Word, Excel, Simply Accounting and PowerPoint.
 Competent in working with the Internet and interoffice email such as Microsoft
Office Outlook.
 Produced schedules and inventory/ordering lists on Excel.
 Confident in using online ordering for food, office and kitchen supplies.
 Used Microsoft Publisher to complete newsletters and upcoming events for staff.
 Efficient with hospital nutrition software such as MediTech and CBORD.
EMPLOYMENT
2012-present – Sharp Bus Lines, Bus Driver, Kitchener & Brantford, ON
2008 – 2009 – Columbia Forest Long Term Care Center, Food Service Manager,
Waterloo, ON
2004 - 2007 - Grand River Hospital, Diet Technician, Kitchener, ON
2006 - 2007 - Guelph General Hospital, Diet Technician, Guelph, ON
2004 - 2005 - Parkwood Mennonite Home, Dietary Aide, Waterloo, ON
2003 - 2004, 2005 - 2006 - Starbucks Coffee, Barista, Toronto/London/Kitchener, ON
2002 - 2003 - Martini’s, (Charcoal Steakhouse), Server, Kitchener, ON
EDUCATION
 Conestoga College, Waterloo, ON, Food and Beverage Management
 Diploma Attained
 George Brown College, Toronto, ON, Food and Nutrition Management
 Diploma Attained
 University of Western Ontario, London, ON, Family Studies
 One year completed
CURRENT ACCREDITATIONS
 Application for CSNM membership reinstatement in progress
 Enrolled in Food Safety Course, with the Brantford Public Health
 WHMIS trained
VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE
 St. Monica House, Kitchener. Nursery helper/baby cuddler.
 Our Place Family Resource Center, Kitchener. Daycare helper, nursery helper/baby
cuddler.
 Big Sisters and Big Brothers of K/W, Kitchener. Big Sister and mentor.
 The Literacy Group of Waterloo Region, Kitchener, Literacy Tutor