Miranda Hughes
Midland,MI
Summary
A proven achiever with a solid foundation in culinary arts and customer service. Excelling in enhancing kitchen efficiency and customer satisfaction due to prior career and education experiences. Skilled in food safety and fostering positive environments. Prior employers speak towards an ability to exceed performance goals.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Line Cook
Winner Winner
02.2023 - 12.2023
- Prepared multiple orders simultaneously during peak periods with a high accuracy rate, maximizing customer satisfaction, and repeat business.
- Adapted quickly to new recipes and techniques, demonstrating versatility and eagerness to learn from colleagues.
- Upheld strict sanitation standards while preparing meals, maintaining a clean workspace free of cross-contamination risks.
- Improved kitchen efficiency by streamlining prep tasks and effectively organizing workstations.
- Created identical dishes numerous times daily with consistent care, attention to detail, and quality.
- Boosted employee morale through positive attitude, and willingness to assist others when needed.
Community Living Support Aide
Private Client
09.2017 - 06.2022
- Maintained detailed records of client progress and communicated updates to case managers regularly.
- Enhanced client independence by providing personalized support in daily living activities.
- Provided transportation services to clients, enabling access to necessary appointments and social engagements.
- Assisted clients in managing finances by creating budgets, paying bills, and tracking expenses together.
- Supported the development of interpersonal skills through modeling appropriate behaviors during interactions with others.
- Cooked meals and assisted patients with eating tasks to support healthy nutrition.
Shift Lead
Taco Bell
08.2015 - 08.2017
- Completed store opening and closing procedures and balanced tills.
- Trained new employees and delegated daily tasks and responsibilities.
- Maintained a clean and organized work environment, ensuring safety standards were met consistently.
- Supported upper management during critical decision-making processes by providing valuable insights based on firsthand experiences from shift operations.
- Provided exceptional customer service by addressing inquiries, resolving issues, and maintaining a welcoming atmosphere for patrons.
- Managed inventory and ordered supplies to keep the store well stocked with necessary supplies.
Service Champion
Taco Bell
09.2013 - 06.2015
- Contributed to team success by consistently meeting or exceeding performance goals.
- Managed cash transactions accurately, balancing the register at the end of each shift without discrepancies.
- Demonstrated strong knowledge of menu items to educate guests on their options and make tailored recommendations.
- Increased efficiency by multitasking during high-volume periods while maintaining excellent service quality.
- Ensured correct preparation methods were followed according to recipes and guidelines.
- Maintained cleanliness of the service area, keeping it presentable and inviting for customers.
Education
Associate of Science - Biology
Delta College
Bay City, MI2025
No Degree - Culinary Arts & Hospitality Management
Bay-Arenac ISD Career Center
Bay City, MI06.2013
High School Diploma -
H.H. Dow High School
Midland, MI06.2013
Skills
- Attention to Detail
- Reliable and Responsible
- Highly motivated
- Cleaning and organization
- Food safety and sanitation
- Kitchen Safety
- Adaptive and creative
- Bread Making
- Product presentation
- Traditional baked goods
- Recipe creation and conversion
- Icings and fondant
Timeline
Line Cook
Winner Winner
02.2023 - 12.2023
Community Living Support Aide
Private Client
09.2017 - 06.2022
Shift Lead
Taco Bell
08.2015 - 08.2017
Service Champion
Taco Bell
09.2013 - 06.2015
Associate of Science - Biology
Delta College
No Degree - Culinary Arts & Hospitality Management
Bay-Arenac ISD Career Center
High School Diploma -
H.H. Dow High School
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