Miranda Jordan
Jefferson
Summary
Culinary professional with expertise in food safety and dietary guidelines. Demonstrated success in collaborating with nutritionists and training kitchen staff to maintain a safe and efficient environment. Proven track record of addressing diverse client needs effectively.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Cook
Oregon State Hospital
Salem
04.2023 - Current
- Prepared meals following dietary guidelines for patients' health and wellness.
- Maintained clean and organized kitchen environment to ensure safety standards.
- Assisted in menu planning to provide diverse meal options for residents.
- Collaborated with nutritionists to address specific dietary needs of patients.
- Trained new staff on food preparation techniques and kitchen protocols.
- Monitored inventory levels and reported shortages to management promptly.
- Operated kitchen equipment safely, adhering to operational procedures consistently.
- Implemented food safety practices to maintain compliance with health regulations.
- Cleaned kitchen equipment, surfaces, utensils and dishes.
- Maintained a clean working environment by sweeping, mopping floors, washing surfaces and emptying trash cans.
- Prepared dishes in fast-paced environment working with teammates to maintain high customer satisfaction rate.
- Wrapped, dated and labeled food items in storage for safety and freshness.
- Followed established procedures and requirements for safe food handling, storage and service.
- Used standardized recipes and other instructions to prepare food.
- Resolved patient complaints regarding food quality, or services provided.
surrogate
NW fertility
05.2024 - 07.2025
- Maintained a healthy lifestyle through nutritious diet and regular exercise.
- Monitored health by following medical procedures and attending appointments.
- Avoided harmful substances during pregnancy to ensure fetal well-being.
- Prepared emotionally for carrying a child with focused support strategies.
- Kept intended parents informed about all health updates throughout pregnancy.
- Passed medical screenings to qualify for surrogacy requirements.
PSW
DD services
Salem
07.2019 - 04.2024
- Assisted clients with daily living activities and personal care needs.
- Provided emotional support and companionship to individuals with disabilities.
- Coordinated transportation for clients to medical appointments and community events.
- Maintained a clean and safe environment for clients at all times.
- Monitored client health conditions and reported changes to healthcare professionals.
- Developed individualized care plans based on client needs and preferences.
- Assisted clients with daily activities such as bathing, dressing, and grooming.
- Provided personal hygiene assistance including oral care, shampooing hair, changing bed linens.
- Administered medications according to physician's orders and monitored responses to treatment regimens.
Operations Manager
FedEx
Salem
05.2020 - 04.2023
- Assigned and managed employees to ensure safe, efficient sortation of packages, minimizing costs while maximizing quality.
Analyzed operational performance through observation, report interpretation, and collaboration to identify improvement opportunities.
Executed action plans to enhance key metrics based on performance analysis.
Led daily meetings to communicate operational updates, goals, and foster employee understanding.
Administered employee relations strategies while maintaining confidentiality of sensitive information.
Developed and implemented company safety programs to promote workplace safety and compliance.
Trained new employees on job duties, performance expectations, and compliance with policies and procedures.
Mentored Operations Managers to develop critical skill sets for effective leadership. - Coordinated team activities to ensure timely deliveries and adherence to service standards.
- Built strong operational teams to meet process and production demands.
- Managed staffing needs through recruitment, selection, onboarding and training, disciplinary action as necessary.
Education
High School Diploma -
Cascade High School
Turner01-2006
Skills
- Meal preparation and dietary planning
- Food safety and kitchen organization
- Equipment operation
- Customer service and team collaboration
- Time management and problem solving
- Communication skills and adaptability
- Recipe development
Timeline
surrogate
NW fertility
05.2024 - 07.2025
Cook
Oregon State Hospital
04.2023 - Current
Operations Manager
FedEx
05.2020 - 04.2023
PSW
DD services
07.2019 - 04.2024
High School Diploma -
Cascade High School