Heather Huff
Harrison ,AR
Summary
I have insight already into the VA system from helping my husband and his friends file claims to receive their percentage to receive va benefits. I also am understanding to the frustrations veterans face when having to talk to someone to figure out the steps and procedures to get things done. My husband deals with PTSD everyday so I also have a better understanding of how that affects someone and how frustrating things can be for them. I have a lot of hands on experience working with special needs children. My son Gunner huff was diagnosed with autism and sensor processing disorder when he was 2 years old. Gunner is also non verbal.
High-performing individual with solid background in culinary arts. Skilled in creating innovative and delicious dishes while managing kitchen staff and inventory. Efficient and committed to keeping high standards of food safety and sanitation.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Paraprofessional Educator
Harrison School District
Harrison, Ar
07.2023 - 05.2024
- Enhanced student comprehension by implementing differentiated instruction techniques tailored to individual learning needs.
- Boosted classroom engagement by incorporating interactive, hands-on activities into daily lesson plans.
- Collaborated with fellow educators to develop interdisciplinary units, enriching students'' understanding of various subjects.
- Supported special needs students through one-on-one assistance, enabling them to reach their full potential in an inclusive environment.
- Assisted teachers in managing classroom behavior by enforcing rules and implementing positive reinforcement strategies.
Cashier
Jb Trading Company
Compton,Ar
01.2022 - 06.2023
- Greeted customers entering store and responded promptly to customer needs.
- Built relationships with customers to encourage repeat business.
- Operated cash register for cash, check, and credit card transactions with excellent accuracy levels.
- Worked flexible schedule and extra shifts to meet business needs.
Executive Chef
Horseshoe Canyon Ranch
Jasper,Ar
05.2012 - 05.2021
- Developed menus, controlled food costs and oversaw quality, sanitation, and safety processes.
- Obtained fresh, local ingredients to improve dish flavors and limit grocery costs.
- Requisitioned food, selected and developed recipes and standardized production recipes for consistent quality.
- Planned promotional menu additions based on seasonal pricing and product availability.
- Inventoried food, ingredient, and supply stock to prepare and plan vendor orders.
- Delivered excellent food quality and maximized customer satisfaction by preparing meals according to customer requests.
- Generated employee schedules and work assignments and determined appropriate compensation rates.
- Developed kitchen staff through training, disciplinary action, and performance reviews.
- Interacted with guests to obtain feedback on product quality and service levels.
Chef
Cypress Bayou Casion
Charenton, La
04.2011 - 05.2012
- Oversaw grill, stove, and oven, and cleaned equipment after every shift.
- Placed orders to restock items before supplies ran out.
- Handled and stored food to eliminate illness and prevent cross-contamination.
- Prepared meals from scratch using authentic, popular recipes to generate repeat business.
- Checked freezer and refrigerator prior to each shift to verify correct temperatures.
- Trained kitchen staff to perform various preparation tasks under pressure.
Education
Associate Degree In Culinary Arts - Culinary/restaurant Management
Le Cordon Blue
Dallas,Tx05.2011
High School Diploma -
Hermitage High School
Hermitage, AR05.2008
Skills
- Product Location
- Work Task Prioritization
- Cleaning and Sanitizing
- Time Management Skills
- Receipt and Refund Issuance
- Staff Training
- Stocking and Replenishing
- POS Systems
- Portion and Cost Control
- Food Spoilage Prevention
- Organization and Prioritization
- Staff Recruiting and Hiring
- Food Plating and Presentation
- Knife Use
- Food Safety Oversight
- Communication Assistance
- Physical Therapy Administration
- Child Behavior Modification
- Child Supervision
- Problem Identification
- Diet and Nutrition
- Personal Care Assistance
- Attentive to People
- Patient Toileting
- Social Behaviors
- Positive Reinforcement Methods
Timeline
Paraprofessional Educator
Harrison School District
07.2023 - 05.2024
Cashier
Jb Trading Company
01.2022 - 06.2023
Executive Chef
Horseshoe Canyon Ranch
05.2012 - 05.2021
Chef
Cypress Bayou Casion
04.2011 - 05.2012
Associate Degree In Culinary Arts - Culinary/restaurant Management
Le Cordon Blue
High School Diploma -
Hermitage High School