Tina Marie Jeffirs
I'm knowledgeable in the food and beverage industry as well as retail and customer service.
Jonesboro, LA 71251
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Professional Summary
I am a motivated, dependable employee looking for a company to grow with, have fun and potentially retire from.
Willing to relocate: Anywhere
Authorized to work in the US for any employer
Work Experience
Pantry Chef/Line Cook
Conference Center, Waterville Valley Resort-Waterville Valley, NH October 2023 to October 2024
• Prepared and cooked a variety of food items, including vegetables, meats, and sauces, according to recipes and quality standards
• Managed inventory of pantry ingredients, ensuring adequate stock levels for daily operations
• Maintained cleanliness and organization of the pantry area, following health and safety regulations
• Ensured all dishes leaving the pantry station met presentation standards before being served to guests Supervisor of the Next Level Food Truck
Waterville Valley Resort-Waterville Valley, NH
May 2024 to September 2024
• Prepared and cooked a variety of dishes in a fast-paced food truck environment
• Adhered to proper food handling procedures, including temperature control and storage guidelines
• Collaborated with the food truck owner/operator to develop menus that catered to target demographics or specific events/locations
• Efficiently managed multiple orders simultaneously while ensuring timely delivery of meals
• Assisted in setting up the food truck before service hours by organizing ingredients, utensils, cookware etc
Kitchen Supervisor/Line Cook
Freestyle Lounge-Waterville Valley, NH
November 2023 to May 2024
• Collaborated with my Head Chef on entrees and sauces to keep the menu fresh.
• Managed inventory levels by conducting regular stock checks, placing orders for ingredients, and minimizing waste through effective portion control.
• Prepped the hot table and all sides and side dishes in the mornings.
• Maintained a clean kitchen, washed hands regularly and sanitized all surfaces. Pantry Chef/Line Cook
Xanterra Travel Collection-Death Valley, CA
May 2021 to September 2023
• Prepared two buffet lines and two salad bars daily for breakfast, lunch and dinner.
• Served 980 guests and 200 employee's.
• Prepared sides and entrees for the line in our fine dining restaurant.
• Made sure my stations were cleaned and sanitized before moving to the next project. Assistant Manager
The Dollar Tree-Jonesboro, LA
May 2020 to October 2020
• Opened and closed the store using company software.
• Made banking deposits and pick ups.
• Used POS accurately for customers.
• Assisted with store inventory.
• Placed orders with vendors.
• Received truck orders.
• Stocked and rotated product in accordance with the FDA. Deli Clerk
Travel Centers of America Country Pride Restaurant-Meridian, MS October 2019 to September 2020
• Received truck orders weekly.
• Rotated and dated all inventory.
• Prepared and marinated foods overnight to put on the smoker in the morning.
• Weighed meats and cheeses for sale.
• Paid close attention to detail to ensure customer satisfaction.
• Sanitized all utensils and work surfaces to prevent contamination.
• Made chops, chicken, pizzas, salads and desserts. Server/Line Cook
Kewanee One Stop-Toomsuba, MS
March 2012 to April 2019
• Pulled meats off of the smoker. Portioned, wrapped, weighed, dated and stored properly.
• Took and delivered guests orders correctly to ensure a pleasant visit.
• Used oven, microwave and flat top grill to prepare breakfast, lunch and dinner.
• Took and prepared call in orders.
• Prepared salads, sandwiches, desserts.
• Thanked each patron for their support.
• Sanitized all utensils and work surfaces to prevent contamination. Education
High school diploma. Graduated 1990 in General Studies Jonesboro High School - Jonesboro, LA
August 1986 to May 1990
Skills
• Kitchen Experience (5 years)
• Food Handling (5 years)
• Inventory Control (5 years)
• Kitchen Supervisor (1 year)
• Restaurant Experience (5 years)
• Assistant manager experience (1 year)
Certifications and Licenses
Servsafe Food Handlers Certificate
November 2024 to November 2027
Assessments
Food service: Customer situations — Proficient
September 2023
Identifying and addressing customer needs in a food service setting Full results: Proficient
Work style: Reliability — Proficient
October 2024
Tendency to be reliable, dependable, and act with integrity at work Full results: Proficient
Customer service — Proficient
April 2021
Identifying and resolving common customer issues
Full results: Proficient
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