Kerri-Anne Pesaruk, supervisor

The food and cafeteria as the "heart beat" of St. Joseph's General Hospital. Supervisor Kerri-Anne Pesaruk plays a vital role in creating a welcoming and nourishing environment at St. Joseph’s General Hospital. As a frontline facing leader, she ensures patients receive fresh, nutritious meals tailored to their needs, going above and beyond to accommodate special requests. Her commitment to excellence and her integrity is evident in the quality of service she provides, from managing dietary concerns to hand-delivering meals when a personal touch is beneficial.

Her leadership extends beyond the kitchen. When concerns arise, she responds promptly and respectfully, taking the time to investigate and find solutions that uphold the highest standards of care. Whether addressing patient feedback, supporting interdisciplinary teams or refining menus to meet dietary needs, she ensures every decision prioritizes well-being, safety and satisfaction. She accommodates requests and goes the extra step to ensure she and her team achieve excellence and customers, leaders and colleagues are satisfied with her service and leadership.

 Quality and safety focused, Kerri-Anne takes great pride in ensuring that not only the physical environment and spaces are safe, but also the emotional and spiritual well-being and needs of her staff and patients are met. Kerri-Anne works closely with others teams, such as the dietitian to ensure patients are receiving top end nutritious options. Her team has perfected balance, taste and nutrition.