Irina Cius
Summerhill
Summary
Dynamic culinary professional with extensive experience at Centra, excelling in food safety and quality control. Proven track record in training staff and optimizing inventory management, resulting in enhanced operational efficiency. Adept at fostering team collaboration and delivering exceptional customer service, ensuring a high standard of product quality and satisfaction.
Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
3
3
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work History
Chef
Centra
Summerhill
01.2023 - Current
- Prepared diverse menu items using fresh ingredients and seasonal produce.
- Collaborated with team members to maintain a clean and organized kitchen environment.
- Managed inventory levels to ensure timely restocking of necessary supplies.
- Trained junior staff on cooking techniques and food safety practices.
- Ensured compliance with health regulations and sanitation standards in food preparation.
- Maintained a clean work environment by adhering to sanitation policies and procedures.
- Checked quality of food products to meet high standards.
Assistant Deli Manager
Centra
Summerhill
05.2018 - 01.2023
- Assisted in managing daily deli operations and ensuring product quality.
- Trained staff on food safety and hygiene standards to maintain compliance.
- Coordinated inventory control and ordering processes for deli products.
- Implemented merchandising strategies to enhance product visibility and appeal.
- Reduced costs by controlling portion sizes and eliminating all types of waste.
Deli Assistant
Centra
Drogheda
10.2015 - 01.2018
- Prepared and sliced meats, cheeses, and salads for customer orders.
- Assisted customers in selecting deli products and provided recommendations.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of the deli section daily.
Merchandiser
Metro
Chisinau
04.2013 - 08.2015
- Analyzed market trends to optimize product placement and inventory levels.
- Collaborated with vendors to ensure timely product deliveries and quality standards.
- Developed visually appealing product displays to attract customer attention.
- Coordinated promotional events to drive customer engagement and increase sales.
- Regularly monitored store shelves to ensure product availability, restocking and rotating merchandise as needed.
Education
Marketing And Logistics
Institute of International Relationship
Chisinau, Moldova 09.2012 - 06.2015
Skills
- Food safety
- Inventory management
- Quality control
- Customer service
- Staff training
- Team collaboration
- Problem solving
- Attention to detail
- Visual merchandising
Languages
English
Advanced (C1)
C1
Romanian
First Language
Russian
Advanced (C1)
C1
Certification
- HACCP 3 Level , Acornstar, August 2025
Timeline
Chef
Centra
01.2023 - Current
Assistant Deli Manager
Centra
05.2018 - 01.2023
Deli Assistant
Centra
10.2015 - 01.2018
Merchandiser
Metro
04.2013 - 08.2015
Marketing And Logistics
Institute of International Relationship
09.2012 - 06.2015