Karen Slade
South Fork,CO
Summary
Dynamic and detail-oriented professional with extensive experience at SUBWAY® Restaurants, excelling in team collaboration and service excellence. Proven ability to enhance operational efficiency through effective training and process improvements. Skilled in hygienic food preparation and adept at multitasking, consistently delivering high-quality results in fast-paced environments.
Professional culinary worker with robust experience in food preparation and kitchen operations. Strong focus on team collaboration, ensuring efficient workflows and high-quality results. Adaptable and reliable, capable of handling changing needs with ease. Skilled in ingredient preparation, kitchen safety, and maintaining cleanliness. Known for organizational skills and consistent adherence to high standards.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Prep Cook
McDonnald's
05.2016 - 06.2025
- Prepared ingredients efficiently to ensure timely service during peak hours.
- Maintained high standards of food safety and cleanliness in preparation areas.
- Assisted in training new staff on food preparation techniques and kitchen protocols.
- Collaborated with team members to streamline food assembly processes for faster service.
- Conducted inventory checks to manage stock levels and minimize waste effectively.
- Implemented best practices for food storage to enhance freshness and quality control.
- Demonstrated strong multitasking abilities, managing multiple food stations simultaneously without compromising quality or speed.
- Mentored junior staff, fostering a collaborative environment and enhancing team performance.
- Washed, peeled, and cut fruits and vegetables in advance to save time on food preparation.
- Maintained clean, hygienic kitchen workspace by sweeping, mopping, and taking out trash.
- Trained and assisted new kitchen staff members.
- Received shipments and placed items on proper shelves to restock and organize restaurant pantry.
Waitress
El Rancho
04.2010 - 05.2016
- Provided exceptional customer service in fast-paced dining environment.
- Managed multiple tables efficiently while ensuring timely food and beverage delivery.
- Collaborated with kitchen staff to streamline order processing and enhance service speed.
- Trained new team members on menu items, service standards, and safety protocols.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of dining area to enhance guest experience.
- Implemented upselling techniques, improving overall sales and customer satisfaction rates.
- Resolved customer complaints promptly, maintaining positive relationships and loyalty.
- Handled high-pressure situations with composure, maintaining excellent service standards even during busy shifts.
Manager
SUBWAY®Restaurants
06.2006 - 03.2010
- Oversaw daily operations, ensuring efficiency and adherence to company policies.
- Developed training programs to enhance team performance and operational knowledge.
- Implemented process improvements that increased productivity and reduced downtime.
- Managed cross-functional teams to achieve project milestones and deliverables.
- Analyzed workflow processes, identifying areas for optimization and cost reduction.
- Fostered a collaborative work environment, enhancing communication across departments.
- Managed and motivated employees to be productive and engaged in work.
- Maintained professional, organized, and safe environment for employees and patrons.
- Cross-trained existing employees to maximize team agility and performance.
- Achieved departmental goals by developing and executing strategic plans and performance metrics.
Education
General Studies
Miami High School
Miami, AZNo Degree - CPA, Computer Science,
Northern Pioneer College
Skills
- Strong attention to detail
- Organizational skills
- Service excellence
- Hygienic food preparation
- Proficient in simultaneous task execution
- Effective team collaboration
- Time management
- Following instructions
- Food handling
Timeline
Prep Cook
McDonnald's
05.2016 - 06.2025
Waitress
El Rancho
04.2010 - 05.2016
Manager
SUBWAY®Restaurants
06.2006 - 03.2010
General Studies
Miami High School
No Degree - CPA, Computer Science,
Northern Pioneer College
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