Taylor Miller
Romeoville
Summary
Dynamic culinary expert with a proven track record of delivering high-quality dishes while ensuring optimal kitchen efficiency. Recognized for exceptional teamwork and adaptability in fast-paced environments, consistently meeting the evolving demands of the culinary landscape. Expertise in food preparation, safety, sanitation, and material handling complements strong skills in inventory management and order accuracy. Committed to driving results and enhancing operational effectiveness to support organizational objectives.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Cook/Prep
Childrens creative corner
Naperville, IL
03.2025 - Current
- Time management to Prep and serve food for children
- Recognize children food allergens and vegetarian supplements
- Implemented inventory management procedures to minimize food waste.
- Maintained a clean and sanitary workspace, ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations.
- Demonstrated strong multitasking skills, managing multiple orders simultaneously without sacrificing quality or presentation.
- Prepared nutritious meals according to dietary guidelines for children.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of kitchen and food prep areas.
Order Puller and Packer
JMF Company
Bettendorf, IA
08.2023 - 11.2023
- Picked and packed orders by accurately matching order numbers and part numbers.
- Audited orders for accuracy and prepared shipments and dispatch.
- Maintained organization and efficiency in a warehouse environment.
- Followed quality control and safety procedures
- Collaborated with team members to ensure accurate order fulfillment and inventory management.
Assistant Manager
Casey's
Knoxville, IL
08.2020 - 02.2022
- Coordinated daily operations to ensure smooth workflow and adherence to company policies.
- Mentored new employees, fostering a collaborative team culture and enhancing onboarding experience.
- Supervised day-to-day operations to meet performance, quality and service expectations.
- Maintained a clean, safe, and organized store environment to enhance the customer experience.
- Monitored cash intake and deposit records, increasing accuracy, and reducing discrepancies.
- Offered hands-on assistance to customers, assessing needs, and maintaining current knowledge of consumer preferences.
- Completed regular inventory counts to verify stock levels, address discrepancies, and forecast future needs.
- Enforced company policies consistently while handling disciplinary actions when necessary with fairness and respect.
- Implemented loss prevention strategies, significantly reducing shrinkage.
Housekeeper
Red Roof Inns, Inc.
Port Aransas, TX
10.2019 - 01.2020
- Performed daily cleaning and maintenance of guest rooms to ensure high standards of cleanliness and guest satisfaction.
- Managed inventory of cleaning supplies, ensuring availability and proper storage for efficient operations.
- Developed and maintained positive relationships with guests through attentive service and responsiveness to requests.
Cashier/Customer Service
Phillips 66
Oquawka, IL
06.2013 - 08.2017
- Processed customer transactions efficiently using point-of-sale system.
- Maintained accurate cash register and balanced daily sales reports.
- Assisted customers with product inquiries and provided exceptional service.
- Trained new staff on cash handling procedures and customer service protocols.
- Resolved customer complaints promptly, enhancing overall satisfaction rates.
- Greeted customers entering store and responded promptly to customer needs.
- Worked flexible schedule and extra shifts to meet business needs.
- Restocked and organized merchandise in front lanes.
- Assisted customers with returns, refunds and resolving transaction issues.
Pizza Maker
Godfather's Pizza
Oquawka, IL
06.2013 - 08.2016
- Crafted high-quality pizzas using traditional techniques and fresh ingredients.
- Managed dough preparation, ensuring consistency and adherence to recipes.
- Operated commercial kitchen equipment, maintaining safety and sanitation standards.
- Trained new team members on pizza-making processes and best practices.
- Streamlined inventory management processes to reduce waste and ensure ingredient availability.
- Learned and memorized menu items and specials to provide accurate and up-to-date information to kitchen staff.
- Prepared raw materials for cooking by cutting vegetables and preparing dough.
- Operated pizza oven and other kitchen equipment safely to protect team members from harm and equipment from damage.
- Developed strong time management skills by juggling multiple orders during peak hours without compromising quality.
- Monitored and maintained clean working areas and cooking surfaces.
- Followed food safety and sanitation guidelines to prevent foodborne illnesses and promote customer health and safety.
- Handled cash register operations by applying coupons, giving customer totals, and processing cash and credit card payments.
- Utilized excellent communication skills when interacting with customers, addressing their needs, and resolving any issues promptly.
Education
Culinary Arts (College Degree) - Boulder-Remote
Auguste Escoffier School of Culinary Arts
02.2026
Skills
- Basic math
- Restaurant experience
- Quality control
- Communication skills
- Cash handling
- Cooking
- Microsoft Office
- English
- Organizational skills
- Kitchen Experience
- Food industry
- Food Preparation
- Residential Cleaning
- Baking
- Assembly
- Food handling
- Dishwashing
- Warehouse experience
- Food Service
- Packaging
- Sales
- Time management
- Custodial Experience
- Distribution center
- Customer service
- Merchandising
- Cash Handling
- Cashiering
- Pastry experience
- Commercial Cleaning
- Computer skills
- Time Management
- Food Safety
- Retail Sales
- Laundry
- Kitchen experience
- Food preparation
- Preschool experience
- Food service
- Guest services
- Mechanical knowledge
- Picking & packing
- Food safety
- Cash register
- Meal Preparation
- Sanitation
- Cleaning Experience
- Cleaning and organization
Certification
Driver's License
Timeline
Cook/Prep
Childrens creative corner
03.2025 - Current
Order Puller and Packer
JMF Company
08.2023 - 11.2023
Assistant Manager
Casey's
08.2020 - 02.2022
Housekeeper
Red Roof Inns, Inc.
10.2019 - 01.2020
Cashier/Customer Service
Phillips 66
06.2013 - 08.2017
Pizza Maker
Godfather's Pizza
06.2013 - 08.2016
Culinary Arts (College Degree) - Boulder-Remote
Auguste Escoffier School of Culinary Arts