Thi Anh Tran

Compassionate and detail-oriented Dietary Aide with practical experience in high-volume food preparation, therapeutic diet management, and hands-on senior living support. Combines strong culinary prep skills (portioning, slicing, temperature logging, Food Safe sanitation) with a background as a Pharmacy Technician and 12-week Pre-Employment Healthcare Assistant (HCA) training. Proven ability to build warm, trusting relationships with long-term care residents through direct meal assistance and recreation support, while maintaining high standards of nutrition, food safety, and resident dignity.

Food Service / Production Worker - H&C Sandwiches Factory - PoCo, BC

(2025-04)

• Prepare and portion high-volume food items and cold snacks for major clients (Air Canada) and supermarket chains under strict quality control standards.
• Safely operate commercial slicers and tools to cut meats and cheeses accurately according to exact specifications.
• Formulate house-made dressings, mix various complex salads (tuna, egg, broccoli, chickpea, cabbage, apple), and assemble fresh platter options.
• Systematically monitor and record food and refrigerator temperatures; inspect incoming ingredients for quality and manage inventory using FIFO principles.
• Maintain clean work stations, perform dishwashing/warewashing, and sanitize kitchen equipment in full compliance with Food Safe protocols.

Recreation Volunteer - Madison Care Centre - Coquitlam, BC

(2023-12 - 2024-09)

• Assisted residents during lunchtime by safely and patient-focused feeding meals/soups according to individual care needs.
• Supported the Recreation Department in setting up tea tables, beverage stations (coffee, tea), snacks, and fresh fruit platters for activities.
• Engaged warmly with long-term care residents through social interaction, board games, coloring activities, and nail painting sessions to enhance their emotional wellbeing.
• Provided physical mobility support to safely accompany residents to and from facility event and activity programs.
• Maintained clean and sanitized social and refreshment areas before and after functions in accordance with facility hygiene protocols.

Kitchen & Food Bank Volunteer - NDG Food Bank - Montreal, QC

(2018-01 - 2018-04)

• Assisted kitchen staff with food prep, sorting produce, dishwashing, and maintaining clean food assembly areas.

Pre-Employment Training for Health Care Assistant - Healthcare - S.U.C.C.E.S.S. Canada

Pharmacy Technician Diploma - Pharmacy - Vietnam