Dharti Patel
Vadodara
Summary
Dynamic facility management professional with a proven track record at GSFC University, excelling in event coordination and vendor management. Adept at developing policies that enhance operational efficiency and ensure food safety standards. Strong decision-making and analytical skills drive successful outcomes in diverse environments. Passionate about creating exceptional experiences through effective resource utilization.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Deputy Manager-Facility
GSFC University
Vadodara
07.2018 - Current
- Overseeing campus facilities, office premises, hostels, kitchen (mess-canteen), and event management.
- Developing policies and protocols to ensure smooth operations and timely responses.
- Managing office, vendor, and student communication; generating reports as needed.
- Organizing staff and student transport facilities.
- Handling facility-related procurement and annual rate contracts.
- Conducting routine checks and audits of campus and hostel areas; resolving related complaints.
- Coordinating central services such as food, cleaning, security, maintenance, reception, mail, waste disposal, recycling, and catering.
- Planning space allocation and resource utilization; supporting new building development.
- Managing utilities and communication infrastructure; exploring new premises options.
- Responding to emergencies and managing their consequences effectively.
Food & Beverage Executive
Comfort Inn Donil
Vadodara
09.2017 - 05.2018
- Ensured food safety standards to prevent contamination in production and service areas.
- Managed food and beverage operations within budget, maintaining high-quality standards.
- Preserved outstanding levels of customer service for both internal and external clients.
- Designed exceptional menus, managed procurement, and implemented continuous improvements.
- Responded proactively to customer needs, ensuring satisfactory resolutions.
- Led food and beverage team through recruitment, training, and performance evaluations.
- Established targets, schedules, policies, and procedures to optimize operations.
Food Nutritionist & Hygiene Executive
Shashi Catering Services
04.2017 - 09.2017
- Ensured hygiene standards in kitchen, pantry, and service areas.
- Oversaw daily operations, purchasing, menu planning, and budgeting processes.
- Conducted nutritional analyses, delegated staff schedules, and inspected kitchens.
- Set department policies while maintaining high sanitation standards.
- Trained staff on food safety, quality control, production, and hospitality etiquette.
- Managed relationships with major industrial clients including GSFC Ltd and IOCL.
- Handled purchasing of cooking equipment and maintained patient menu records.
- Audited service plans to ensure compliance with operational standards.
Hygiene Executive
Shashi Catering Services
07.2015 - 07.2016
- Ensuring proper hygiene in kitchen, pantry and service areas.
- Training personnel in keeping personal safety and maintaining hospitality etiquettes.
- Propose and maintain minimum standards in all work areas, stores, receiving and disposal areas to adhere at all times to required hygiene standards.
- Responsible for effective and efficient maintenance of records related to the kitchens sanitation and hygiene efforts/program.
- Formulates and maintains an up-to-date methodology manual that is constantly available for use and review by the section personnel.
- Responsible for promoting effective dissemination coordination with the rest of the staff in the Industrial kitchen.
- Responsible for the office/section area being clean and orderly with an organized and efficient workflow.
- Performs special assignments and projects assigned to the office by the superiors.
- Conduct and chair the FSS Monthly Meeting.
- Monitors, assists and performs all procedures and protocols for maintaining an excellent sanitation and hygienic.
- Continually liaises with external agencies (laboratory, government bureau, health practitioners, etc.) on sanitary matters.
Education
Executive MBA - HR
M.S. University
04.2025
P.G. Diploma - Hospital Administration & Management
M.S. University
04.2020
P.G. Diploma - Food Service Management
M.S. University
04.2017
B.Sc - Hospitality Management
M.S. University
04.2015
Skills
Facility management and operations
- Event planning and coordination
- Vendor and budget management
- Food safety compliance
- Decision-making and problem solving
- Analytical and management skills
- Process development and optimization
- Time management strategies
Certification
- FSSAI Food Safety Supervisor, Food Safety and Standards Authority of India, 02/2018
- HACCP Implementation in Food Industry, Institute of Good Manufacturing Practices India, 02/2018
- FSSAI COVID-19 Guidelines for Food Handlers, FSSAI, 05/2020
- FSSAI Food Safety Supervisor Level-2 & COVID-19, FSSAI, 07/2020
- ISO 9001:2015 internal Auditor course, INOSYS
- Short term training program on 'Enhancing professional competence and personal growth', MMTTC-SRCC University of Delhi
Personal Information
- Date of Birth: 01/20/93
- Nationality: Indian
- Marital Status: Married
Languages
- English
- Hindi
- Gujarati
References
- Ms. Arpita Chauhan, Manager HR-GSFCU, A-6 Madhuban Society Near Iskon Temple, Vadodara, Gujarat, 390021, 9725451736
- Dr. Komal Chauhan, Associate Professor, Food and Nutrition Dept., The M. S. University of Baroda, Vadodara, Vadodara, Gujarat, 390002, 9898790340
Extracurricular Activities
Certified in Fabric and Ceramic Designing (Camel). Volunteered for Divya Darshan Charitable Trust, Vadodara. Assisted in organizing the seminar on 'Management of Stress & Anger for Employed Women' (M.S. University). Participated in food hygiene workshops at Swastya Hospitality and Anand Agriculture University. Conducted training programs for industrial kitchens in Halol & Ahmedabad.
Hobbies and Interests
- Painting
- Playing Games
- Designing
- Cooking
Computer Literacy
Working Knowledge of MS Office, IDS software
Award Details
Distinguished Service in Administration Award, 10th Foundation Day of GSFCU
Timeline
Deputy Manager-Facility
GSFC University
07.2018 - Current
Food & Beverage Executive
Comfort Inn Donil
09.2017 - 05.2018
Food Nutritionist & Hygiene Executive
Shashi Catering Services
04.2017 - 09.2017
Hygiene Executive
Shashi Catering Services
07.2015 - 07.2016
Executive MBA - HR
M.S. University
P.G. Diploma - Hospital Administration & Management
M.S. University
P.G. Diploma - Food Service Management
M.S. University
B.Sc - Hospitality Management
M.S. University
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