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Miley Ison

Mount Carmel,Tennessee

Summary

Forward-thinking professional offering more than 5 years of experience working in fast-paced kitchens. Skilled at staying focused and productive in high-stress situations and maintaining calmness in busy times. Excellent and proven culinary skills. High-performing Chef offering 8 years of restaurant experience. Excellent communication, leadership and problem-solving skills. Talent for building streamlined, cohesive teams. Talented kitchen leader and team motivator successful at maintaining staff focus and productivity in high-volume, fast-paced operations. Experienced with excellent cuisine, sourcing ingredients, controlling budgets and boosting restaurant profiles. Conversational English and French skills. 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. Top-notch professional with expertise in menu development, kitchen management and staff training. Creates unique and delicious dishes while controlling food and labor costs. Collaborative and committed to seeking feedback from customers and staff to improve kitchen workflows. To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Chef

Chick-fil-A
03.2018 - 12.2023
  • Enhanced customer satisfaction by consistently delivering high-quality culinary creations.
  • Streamlined kitchen operations for increased efficiency through effective staff management and delegation.
  • Reduced food waste with strategic menu planning and inventory control techniques.
  • Developed innovative recipes, attracting new clientele and increasing overall sales.
  • Implemented rigorous quality control measures to ensure consistent taste and presentation of dishes.
  • Collaborated effectively with front-of-house team for seamless dining experience and positive customer feedback.
  • Managed food costs, sourcing ingredients from local suppliers to support community partnerships and sustainable practices.
  • Mentored junior chefs in culinary techniques, fostering a collaborative and learning-focused work environment.
  • Developed close relationships with suppliers to source best ingredients.
  • Implemented food cost and waste reduction initiatives to save money.

Education

Master of Arts - Culinary Arts

The University of Tennessee - Knoxville
Knoxville, TN
05.2016

Skills

  • Cost Control
  • Vendor Relations
  • Regulatory Compliance
  • Business Management
  • Menu Development
  • Purchasing
  • Meal Preparation
  • Workflow Optimization
  • Event planning
  • Ingredient knowledge

Certification


  • Certified Chef, Chick-fli-A, 5 years

Timeline

Chef

Chick-fil-A
03.2018 - 12.2023

Master of Arts - Culinary Arts

The University of Tennessee - Knoxville
Miley Ison