VINCENT LAURA
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OBJECTIVE
More than 25 years of professional restaurant and food service industry experience. Seeking a long term career position. I am a highly motivated detail oriented, efficient professional with strong communication, listening, and leadership skills. Who is patient, learns quickly and is always willing to go the extra mile. Strong integrity coupled with the ability to set standards and goals, facilitate the successful completion of responsibilities leading to strong accountability.
EDUCATION
Dawson technical institute Chicago, IL 1990-1992
Graduated with a 3.5 GPA. Received sanitation certificate.
EMPLOYMENT
LINE COOK 2
2014-2015 PRAIRIE MEADOWS ALTOONA, IA
• Consistently ran low-labor costs throughout seasonal highs and lows.
• Delegated work schedules, ordered food and supplies, and developed restaurant team.
• Minimized discrepancies in cash levels by streamlining cash handling processes.
ASSISTANT MANAGER
2012-2014 SUBWAY ANKENY, IA
• Managed and maintained specifications for food preparation.
• Trained and managed 20-25 employees in food preparation, sanitation, and customer service which resulted in productivity.
• Maintained accurate business records.
• Responsible for ordering and purchasing food for the restaurant.
ASSISTANT MANAGER
2009-2012 BURGER KING WARRENVILLE, IL
• Maintained receivable and payable accounts.
• Trained employees on proper food handling and preparation
• Maintained clean facility.
SHIFT LEADER
2006-2009 SUBWAY OAK PARK, IL
• Overseen employee relations encompassing staff recruitment, training, and performance evaluations.
• Overseen the quality of recipes, service standards, and sanitation practices.
• Directed the recruitment, interviewing, hiring, training, motivation and evaluation of crew members.
TECHNICAL SKILLS
• Proficient in Word, knowledge of Excel and PowerPoint, Serve Safe Certified.