RAVEN SZASZ

raven_szasz@yahoo.com

732-685-1945

EDUCATION
Rutgers University, New Brunswick, NJ, 2006 2009
Bachelors Degree in Nutritional Science
Deans List Award Fall 2006
Middlesex County College, Edison, NJ, 2002 2006
Associates Degree in Biology
Deans List Award Fall 2002, Spring 2003 and Spring 2005
SKILLS AND CERTIFICATIONS
Dietetic Technician, Registered
Superior Service Certified
Computer efficient in Microsoft Office, Vision Software Technology and Cerner
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Springpoint Senior Living, Monroe Township, NJ, 2015 Current
Dietary Supervisor

Collaborate with kitchen staff, dietitians and nursing staff to ensure diet order accuracy and patient safety in
compliance with state guidelines
Liaison between kitchen staff and dietitians for accuracy of menu extensions
Oversee tray line and ensure tray accuracy perform test trays on a weekly basis
Conduct in-services as necessary to appropriate kitchen staff
Lead Dining Committee meetings and address any concerns in regards to Dining Services
Educate residents regarding therapeutic diet orders or refer them to the Site Dietitian if necessary
Assist Executive Chef and Corporate Dietitian in menu planning to ensure variety and optimal nutrition

Monmouth Medical Center, Long Branch, NJ, 2014 2015

Dietary Technician

Processed and reviewed meal tickets for accuracy, made any necessary changes and reported possible discrepancies
in diet orders to appropriate dietitian
Maintained and improved upon efficiency of diet office procedures by working directly with the Assistant Director
Checked tray line and ensured tray accuracy

Springpoint Senior Living, Monroe Township, NJ, 2012 2014

Dietary Clerk/Dietary Aide

Worked closely with the Dietitian, Speech Therapist and Dining Services Director to carry out recommended
therapeutic dietary restrictions with regards to residents nutritional care plans
Prepared and delivered menu selectors for residents in Healthcare and Expanded Services Program, worked with
residents requiring assistance, and verified resident diet compliance on all returned menus
Maintained and updated resident diet lists, seating charts and supplement order lists to be used by nursing, dietitians
and kitchen staff

Children Nutrition Summer Camp Program, New Brunswick, NJ, Summer 2008

Food Coordinator

Collaborated with director to create a well balanced menu

Purchased, prepared and served healthy food items to children based on provided budget
Assisted in assembling healthy snacks with children

Children Nutrition Education Program, New Brunswick, NJ, 2008

Student Teacher

Worked with peers to educate children regarding the fundamentals of food and nutrition
Interacted with children by encouraging participation and answering nutrition related questions

VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE
Jersey City Department of Health and Human Services, Jersey City, NJ, 2015 Current (5 hours+)
Healthy Shopping Tour Leader

Lead participants through grocery store while going over various ways to eat healthy on a budget
Engage participants by asking questions and allowing them to interact hands on
Demonstrate healthy eating on a budget to the public with the use of visual aids at farmer's market events

Monmouth Medical Center, Long Branch, NJ, 2012 20 hours

Dietary/Nutritional Care Volunteer

Made rounds on designated floors to collect menus and assist patients in menu selections
Entered menu selections into computer database

Raritan Bay Medical Center, Perth Amboy, NJ, 2012 40 hours

Dietary Volunteer

Assisted in any tasks required by kitchen supervisor including any of the following: answering the phone, dish room
duty, tray line assistance, preparation of food items, preparation of silverware and re-stocking of items as needed

MEMBERSHIPS
Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, 2015 Current
Toastmasters, Old Bridge, NJ, 2015 Current
Vice President of Public Relations

Generate positive awareness of the Toastmasters brand for the purpose of attracting and retaining members
Keep the public and members informed about club or district activities through effective communication channels
and media relations

Nutrition Advocates, New Brunswick, NJ, 2008

Student Advocator of Nutrition

Participated in hosting tabling events with peers and interacted with student population by encouraging participation
in various nutrition related activities throughout campus