Aoife Cusack
Dublin
Summary
I am a passionate and approachable teacher who enjoys helping students grow and succeed. I aim to create a welcoming and inclusive classroom where every learner feels supported and motivated. By building positive relationships and keeping high expectations, I help students develop both academically and personally, while contributing positively to the wider school community.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work history
Assistant Cook
Graham’s Café
2025.01 - 2025.04
- Assisted in preparing, cooking, and serving breakfast and lunch items.
- Collaborated with team members to uphold food quality and service standards.
- Communicated with management regarding stock ordering processes.
Assistant Cook
Latte Da
2024.11 - 2024.12
- Assisted in providing diverse breakfast and lunch items efficiently.
- Collaborated with team of cooks to maintain food quality standards.
- Supported adherence to food preparation protocols.
- Aided in implementing HACCP procedures.
Reservations Agent
Slieve Russell Hotel
2024.04 - 2024.11
- Assisted guests through telephone and email communication regarding queries and reservations.
- Coordinated with various hotel departments to support seamless operations.
- Utilised Opera cloud computing system for managing contact and payment details.
Assistant Cook
Side Street Café
2023.05 - 2024.04
- Prepared and served food items at hotplate.
- Assisted in stock control and rotation using FIFO method.
- Addressed customer complaints effectively.
- Completed in-house training on food safety protocols.
- Balanced cash at end of shifts.
- Supported management in running food counter operations.
Intern Trainee Manager
The Fitzpatrick Manhattan Hotel, New York
New York
2022.11 - 2023.05
- Attended daily staff meetings with general manager and department heads.
- Communicated with all hotel departments regarding upcoming events, VIP guest requirements, and staffing issues.
- Utilised Infor HMS daily to update records and delegate housekeeping tasks to housekeepers.
- Assigned daily housekeeping duties to housemen and reported completion to department head.
- Met daily deadlines set by general manager and housekeeping department head.
Classroom Assistant
Cavan Institute
2022.01 - 2022.01
- Class Planning, SNA duties, stock control, food ordering, Food Preparation, Class Supervision, Demonstrated to students how to make barista coffees. Assisted with kitchen duties.
Education
Professional Diploma in Education - Further Education
Marino Institute of Education
2025.09 -
Bachelor of Business Hons Degree -
Atlantic Technological University
2019.09 - 2022.05
Leaving Certificate -
St. Aidan’s, Comprehensive School
Cootehill, Co. CavanSkills
- Organisational skills
- Interpersonal skills
- Team collaboration
- Effective teamwork
Accomplishments
- 2024 Level 2 City & Guilds NVQ Diploma in Professional Cookery
- 2024 Level 2 Certificate in General Patisserie & Confectionary
- 2024 Manual Handling Certificate
- 2016 Completed the ECDL and achieved certification (European Computer Driving License)
Referees
- Fidelma, Lawlor, Revenue Manager, fidelma.lawlor@slieverussell.ie, 049 9526444, Slieve Russell Hotel, Cranaghan, Ballyconnell, Co.Cavan
- Irene, Whelan, Hospitality Tutor, irenewhelan@cavaninstitute.ie, 049 4332633, Cavan Institute, Cathedral Rd, Cavan
Disclaimer
Signed: Aoife Cusack Date: 23/02/2026
Timeline
Professional Diploma in Education - Further Education
Marino Institute of Education
2025.09 -
Assistant Cook
Graham’s Café
2025.01 - 2025.04
Assistant Cook
Latte Da
2024.11 - 2024.12
Reservations Agent
Slieve Russell Hotel
2024.04 - 2024.11
Assistant Cook
Side Street Café
2023.05 - 2024.04
Intern Trainee Manager
The Fitzpatrick Manhattan Hotel, New York
2022.11 - 2023.05
Classroom Assistant
Cavan Institute
2022.01 - 2022.01
Bachelor of Business Hons Degree -
Atlantic Technological University
2019.09 - 2022.05
Leaving Certificate -
St. Aidan’s, Comprehensive School