Jasmine Morales
Hampshire,IL
Summary
Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Sales Consultant
Sysco
Des Plaines, IL
10.2023 - 09.2024
- Use promotional methods such as phone calls, emails and social media to reach potential clients and build a long-lasting business relationship with them
- Conduct presentations to demonstrate to potential clients the benefits of our products
- Analyzed customer needs and preferences to recommend appropriate products.
Executive Chef
Livia Italian Eatery
Geneva, IL
11.2019 - 10.2023
- Manage and motivate a team of 15 plus cooks and dishwashers
- Work and manage catering takeout, private dining events, and in-home private events
- Supervised and trained kitchen staff on proper preparation techniques.
- Created daily specials based on seasonal ingredients and customer feedback.
Sous Chef
Brio Tuscan Grille
Lombard, IL
10.2016 - 11.2019
- Manage and motivate a team of cooks and dishwashers
- Hire and train new employees
- Process bills from different vendors using NBO system
Director of Culinary Services
Director of Culinary Services
Algonquin, IL
12.2017 - 10.2018
- Manage the residents bar, take out bistro, and dining hall
- Create and execute menus and daily specials
- Work with vendors, ordering food and durable goods
- Meet and work with residents, working on maintaining proper nutrition
Sous Chef
The Signature Room at the 95th
Chicago, IL
03.2008 - 10.2016
- Worked as saucier, butcher, prep, line, and private events cook
- Assisted in menu development and recipe testing.
- Hired and trained new employees
- Completed day to day inventory assessments
- Prepared seasonal menus and recipes
- Catered off premise events in and out of state, ie; Bacon fest (Chicago), SoBe WFF (Florida)
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Le Cordon Bleu Culinary Arts
The Cooking & Hospitality Institute of Chicago
Chicago, IL09.2007
Skills
- Consultative Sales
- Industry Trends
- Culinary staff management
- Menu development
- Recruiting and Hiring
- Team Management
Timeline
Sales Consultant
Sysco
10.2023 - 09.2024
Executive Chef
Livia Italian Eatery
11.2019 - 10.2023
Director of Culinary Services
Director of Culinary Services
12.2017 - 10.2018
Sous Chef
Brio Tuscan Grille
10.2016 - 11.2019
Sous Chef
The Signature Room at the 95th
03.2008 - 10.2016
Associate of Applied Science - Le Cordon Bleu Culinary Arts
The Cooking & Hospitality Institute of Chicago