Lobsang Dolkar
Summary
A dedicated professional with expertise in recipe formulation and ingredient functionality, complemented by insights into nutrition and health-focused product development. Demonstrates proficiency in food safety, hygiene, and portion control, alongside strong organisational, problem-solving, and analytical skills. Skilled in primary and secondary data analysis for dietary and nutrition research, with a proven ability to write structured reports and document findings effectively. IT literate with proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and data documentation. Committed to advancing career goals within the field of nutrition research and product development.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work history
Healthcare Assistant
Elm Park Hospital, Priory group UK
2025.04 - 2026.03
- Provide daily care and support for patients, ensuring dignity, respect, and comfort.
- Monitor nutritional intake and escalate concerns to the dietitian/nursing team.
- Assist patients during mealtimes, encouraging safe eating and hydration.
- Collaborate with nurses, therapists, and dietitian as part of the multidisciplinary team.
- Demonstrate adaptability and compassion when working with patients with complex needs.
Kitchen Assistant
Elm Park Hospital, Priory group UK
2024.10 - 2026.03
- Support the preparation and serving of meals, ensuring dietary needs and hygiene standards are met.
- Assist with stock management, portion control, and food safety compliance.
- Work with catering staff to provide culturally appropriate and health-conscious meals.
- Gained valuable insights into British dietary habits and food preparation techniques to meet local needs.
Dietitian
St. Philomena’s Hospital, Bengaluru
Bengaluru
2022.01 - 2023.02
- Designed and implemented tailored nutrition plans for patients with chronic illnesses.
- Provided dietary advice to pregnant and breastfeeding women.
- Conducted nutritional assessments, menu planning, and food tasting for inpatients.
- Worked with catering staff to ensure provision of therapeutic diets.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary healthcare professionals in patient care.
Intern Dietitian
BGS Hospital, Bengaluru, India
Bengaluru
2021.02 - 2021.04
- Conducted patient assessments and provided tailored nutritional counselling.
- Developed and tested recipes to meet specific medical needs.
- Monitored and documented patient progress to ensure effective nutritional care.
Education
Master - Global Public Health
University of Essex
Colchester, UK 1 2024 - 1 2025
Master of Science - Dietetics and Applied Nutrition
Manipal Academy of Higher Education
India 1 2019 - 1 2021
Bachelor - Composite Home Science
Mount Carmel College Autonomous
Bengaluru, India 1 2016 - 1 2019
Skills
- Recipe formulation and ingredient functionality knowledge
- Nutrition and health-focused product development insights
- Food safety, hygiene, and portion control expertise
- Primary and secondary data analysis for dietary and nutrition research
- Report writing and structured documentation of findings
- Organisational, problem-solving, and analytical skills
- IT literacy: Microsoft Word, Excel, and data documentation
Certification
- Certified Diabetes Educator
- School Health for Children and Adolescents (University of Colorado, Coursera)
- Gut Check: Exploring Your Microbiome (University of Colorado Boulder, Coursera)
- Food Safety (UK)
- Kitchen Safety (UK)
- Control of Substances Hazardous to Health (COSHH) (UK)
Accomplishments
- Completed research on topic ‘Assessment of diet, lifestyle and health status among Tibetan monks’ during MSc in dietetic and applied nutrition.
- Authored a community cookbook “Eat Like A Tibetan” promoting healthy traditional eating practices.
- Completed research on topic ‘The role of socio-cultural and economic factors in child marriage and its health consequences: a participatory study of marginalised women in rural Nepal.’ During MSc Global public health.
Culinary Creativity & Digital Content
- Create, test, and experiment with recipes in personal cooking projects.
- Produce and edit short cooking videos for social media to share healthy and traditional recipes.
- Developed skills in recipe presentation, visual communication, and content editing.
Languages
English
Upper intermediate
Tibetan
Native
Chinese (Mandarin)
Intermediate
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Healthcare Assistant
Elm Park Hospital, Priory group UK
2025.04 - 2026.03
Kitchen Assistant
Elm Park Hospital, Priory group UK
2024.10 - 2026.03
Dietitian
St. Philomena’s Hospital, Bengaluru
2022.01 - 2023.02
Intern Dietitian
BGS Hospital, Bengaluru, India
2021.02 - 2021.04
Master - Global Public Health
University of Essex
1 2024 - 1 2025
Master of Science - Dietetics and Applied Nutrition
Manipal Academy of Higher Education
1 2019 - 1 2021
Bachelor - Composite Home Science
Mount Carmel College Autonomous
1 2016 - 1 2019