Kyla Hukill
Summary
Professional with hands-on experience in food service, prepared to contribute effectively. Strong focus on team collaboration and achieving results, adaptable to changing needs. Skilled in food preparation, customer service, and maintaining clean, safe work environment. Reliable and dependable, with commitment to high standards and delivering quality service.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Grocery Team Member
Whole Foods Market
03.2023 - Current
- Maintained product freshness and quality through regular stock rotation and inventory checks.
- Trained new team members on operational procedures and customer service standards.
- Unloaded produce items from truck, broke down pallets, loaded flats with proper produce items for placement on produce floor and checked produce on display for quality.
- Communicated with customers and staff politely and professionally to uphold store standards.
- Managed product preparation and cutting tasks to maintain operational efficiency in cheese coffin sales.
Front End Supervisor
Ross Dress for Less
Bakersfield, CA
02.2020 - 11.2022
- Trained and mentored staff on effective cash handling and register.
- Supervised front-end operations to ensure high standards of customer service and satisfaction.
- Monitored inventory levels and coordinated restocking efforts for front-end merchandise.
- Managed customer returns and exchanges efficiently, ensuring a smooth process for both customers and employees.
- Responded to customer concerns with friendly and knowledgeable service and remedied issues promptly and effectively.
- Oversaw employee performance, corrected problems, and increased efficiency to maintain productivity targets.
Waitress
Marie Callender’s Restaurant
Bakersfield, CA
08.2018 - 08.2019
- Delivered exceptional customer service, ensuring guest satisfaction and repeat business.
- Managed multiple tables efficiently, prioritizing tasks to optimize service flow.
- Collaborated with kitchen staff to ensure timely order preparation and accuracy.
- Trained new waitstaff on menu items, service procedures, and restaurant policies.
- Assisted in maintaining cleanliness and organization of dining area and service stations.
- Managed cash transactions accurately, ensuring proper change was provided to customers as needed.
Working Chef
Pietanza’s Pizzeria
Bartlett, IL
06.2015 - 02.2018
- Ensured sanitary conditions in food preparation areas to uphold health and safety standards.
- Prepared and presented authentic Italian cuisine to enhance dining experiences.
- Oversaw the use of grills, deep-fat fryers, and griddles to maintain high standards of food quality and safety.
- Performed thorough washing, cutting, and preparation of ingredients to ensure quality and readiness for cooking.
- Executed food and beverage service for patrons, including preparation and presentation of specialty dishes at tables.
- Achieved seamless guest interactions by handling phone reservations and to-go orders efficiently. Enhanced guest satisfaction through effective greeting and seating practices. Cultivated a memorable dining experience by expressing appreciation to departing guests.
- Oversaw cash register functions, accepting payments and providing change for food and beverage purchases.
Education
High School Diploma -
Bartlett High School
Bartlett, IL05.2016
Skills
- Store maintenance
- Stock management
- Cleanliness and hygiene
- Cashier experience
- Food preparation
- Customer service
Timeline
Grocery Team Member
Whole Foods Market
03.2023 - Current
Front End Supervisor
Ross Dress for Less
02.2020 - 11.2022
Waitress
Marie Callender’s Restaurant
08.2018 - 08.2019
Working Chef
Pietanza’s Pizzeria
06.2015 - 02.2018
High School Diploma -
Bartlett High School