Miranda Nicks
Dietary Aide
Las Vegas,NV
Summary
Resourceful Dietary Aide with exceptional knowledge of food service practices and proven interpersonal skills. Compassionate and detail-oriented worker with dedication to safety and productivity. Extensive knowledge of Comp Nutrition/Room Service and excellent patient meal services. Great problem-solving while still maintaining professionalism in the workplace. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
9
9
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Dietary Aide
Loma Linda University Medical Center
06.2022 - 04.2023
- Facility Type: 640+ Bed Large Format Hospital
- Utilized Comp Nutrition system to receive and process patient diet orders; changed orders when necessary.
- Worked with patients that had food allergies/restrictions.
- Communicated to patients for orders via in person with iPad or on the phone.
- Cross-trained in other kitchen positions to support staff and meet patient needs and demands.
- Delivered nourishment and supplements to nurse station for distribution to specific residents.
- Helped other dietary aides distributed food during busy peak periods to drive customer satisfaction.
- Trained and assisted new dietary aides on Comp Nutrition/Room Service systems and floor duties.
- Maintained strict levels of cleanliness for tables, floors, and prep areas.
- Greeted customers and answered inquiries regarding menu items and specials.
Dietary Aide
Green Valley Health And Wellness Suites
02.2024 - Current
- Maintained accurate records of patient meal orders to ensure appropriate distribution of meals according to individual requirements.
- Maintained strict adherence to HIPAA regulations when handling patient information, protecting confidentiality at all times.
- Reduced food waste through careful portioning, inventory management, and creative use of leftover ingredients.
- Improved patient satisfaction by providing high-quality meals tailored to their dietary needs and preferences.
Dietary Aide
Desert Parkway Behavior Health And Rehab
01.2024 - Current
- Ensured food safety compliance through proper storage, handling, and sanitation procedures.
- Streamlined meal assembly processes for faster service without compromising quality or accuracy.
- Enhanced kitchen efficiency by maintaining a clean and organized workspace, ensuring timely meal production and delivery.
- Maintained accurate records of patient meal orders to ensure appropriate distribution of meals.
Kitchen/Food Prep
Chic-Fil-A
11.2016 - 08.2017
- Maintained clean, hygienic kitchen workspace by sweeping, mopping, and taking out trash.
- Assembled, stored and disposed of food using proper food handling, labeling and safety techniques.
- Set up and prepared workstations during opening and closing to maximize productivity.
- Trained and assisted new kitchen staff members.Identified inefficiencies leading to improved productivity.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Public Health
Cal State San Bernardino
San Bernardino, CA 05.2015 - Current
Skills
Interpersonal skills
Sanitation practices
Food station setup
Tableside Service
Teamwork and Collaboration
Dependable and Responsible
Timeline
Dietary Aide
Green Valley Health And Wellness Suites
02.2024 - Current
Dietary Aide
Desert Parkway Behavior Health And Rehab
01.2024 - Current
Dietary Aide
Loma Linda University Medical Center
06.2022 - 04.2023
Kitchen/Food Prep
Chic-Fil-A
11.2016 - 08.2017
Bachelor of Science - Public Health
Cal State San Bernardino
05.2015 - Current