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Teresa Jirovec

Tuscon,AZ

Summary

Creative head cook driving and sustaining remarkable restaurant growth by offering unparalleled customer experiences. Specializing in homemade soups with skills in concept development and high-quality restaurant operation in cochrane.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience

Work History

Server/Main Bartender

Chuys Mesquite Broiler
Tucson, AZ
03.2022 - Current
  • Organized bar inventory and storage procedures to keep stock within optimal levels and meet expected customer demands.
  • Crafted special drink and cocktail menu items for seasonal offerings.
  • Developed new signature cocktails to support bar marketing brand and increase profits.
  • Followed strict recipes and drink measurements to minimize product used.
  • Worked with POS system to place orders, manage bills and handle complimentary items.
  • Cultivated warm relationships with regular customers.
  • Arranged and prepared tables for customers to offer memorable experiences to guests and foster repeat business.

Head Cook

Lil's Cochrane Inn
Cochrane, WI
10.2020 - 04.2021
  • Prevented cross-contamination from utensils, surfaces and pans when cooking and plating meals for food allergy sufferers.
  • Developed and cooked memorable dishes that brought new customers into establishment.
  • Collaborated with vendors to source desired recipe ingredients while maintaining tight cost controls.
  • Oversaw scheduling, inventory management and supply ordering to maintain fully stocked kitchen.
  • Scheduled and received food and beverage deliveries, adhering to food cost and budget.
  • Placed orders to restock items before supplies ran out.
  • Contributed to consistent customer satisfaction rating by producing high-quality food and providing timely service.
  • Set up and prepared cooking supplies and workstations during opening and closing to maximize productivity.
  • Trained and assisted new kitchen staff members.
  • Collaborated with servers to collect information about specific customer desires and dietary needs.

Bartender/Cook

Rumors On The River
Maiden Rock, WI
07.2019 - 10.2020
  • Designed special drink and cocktail offerings on monthly basis as part of seasonal offerings.
  • Polished glassware, bussed tables and removed debris to keep customer areas clean.
  • Upsold daily specials and beverage promotions to exceed daily sales goals.
  • Decreased waste, following strict recipes and drink measurement protocol.
  • Completed regular bar inventories and daily requisition sheets and increased sales and profits.
  • Adhered to state laws regarding alcoholic beverage services and customer regulations.
  • Set up bar for operation, obtained cash bank and stocked service bar.
  • Upsold menu items to customers, driving up per sale revenues and maximizing profits.
  • Kept alcoholic beverages well-stocked and organized to meet expected demands.
  • Followed alcohol awareness procedures for preventing excessive guest intoxication.
  • Managed accurate register and produced daily sales reports backing up inventory usage numbers.

Kitchen Aide

Amery Memory Care Center
Amery, WI
11.2018 - 05.2019

made up carts with variety of juices

plate desserts separately

serve food to residents

pour residents drinks for them

cleaned up after everyone was done eating

  • Helped chefs prepare and present food to event guests with strong attention to detail and presentation expertise.
  • Cleaned and organized kitchen stations to promote team efficiency.
  • Arranged and prepared tables for customers to offer memorable experiences to guests and foster repeat business.
  • Noted special patron requests and followed up with kitchen to confirm delivery.
  • Cultivated warm relationships with regular customers.

DSP

Rise Inc
Stillwater, MN
10.2017 - 10.2018
  • Monitored progress and documented patient health status changes to keep care team updated.
  • Developed rapport to create safe and trusting environment for care.
  • Maintained clean, safe and well-organized patient environment.
  • Assisted disabled clients to support independence and well-being.
  • Supervised daily activities and provided assistance to staff.
  • Assisted patients with bathing, grooming, dressing and oral hygiene care both in private residences and facilities.
  • Assisted with daily living activities, running errands and household chores.
  • Cooked meals and assisted patients with eating tasks to support healthy nutrition.
  • Provided compassionate and patient-focused care to cultivate well-being.
  • Worked with clients to improve life choices and maximize benefits of programs.
  • Oversaw day-to-day activities of residents in [Type] facility.
  • Maintained excellent condition of vehicles through re-fueling, cleaning and repairing.
  • Planned routes based on knowledge of local areas, GPS information and customer preferences.
  • Read maps and followed written and verbal geographic directions.
  • Drove clients safely to social activities and appointments.
  • Provided assistance in daily living activities by dressing, grooming, bathing and toileting patients.

Education

Associate of Science - Sales And Marketing Education

Concordia College
St Paul, MN
06.2016

Skills

  • Price Negotiation
  • Current in Culinary Trends
  • Production Scheduling
  • Staff Scheduling
  • Recipe Development
  • Menu Planning
  • Supply Ordering
  • Food Preparing, Plating and Presentation
  • Sanitation and Cleaning
  • Customer Service
  • Creative Thinking
  • Cost Control and Budgeting
  • Supply Estimates

Timeline

Server/Main Bartender

Chuys Mesquite Broiler
03.2022 - Current

Head Cook

Lil's Cochrane Inn
10.2020 - 04.2021

Bartender/Cook

Rumors On The River
07.2019 - 10.2020

Kitchen Aide

Amery Memory Care Center
11.2018 - 05.2019

DSP

Rise Inc
10.2017 - 10.2018

Associate of Science - Sales And Marketing Education

Concordia College
Teresa Jirovec