LASHAWN D RUGGIERO
Troy,NY
Summary
Restaurant professional. Trained from service to bar to kitchen. Looking for a supervisor position that will lead to management. Back of house preferred but open to front as well.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Cook II, Certified Allegen Specialty
Sedexo
01.2024 - Current
- Prepared meals efficiently under time constraints for timely service during peak hours.
- Demonstrated strong multitasking skills, managing multiple orders simultaneously without sacrificing quality or presentation.
- Checked for quality, kept track of old and new items and rotated stock to confirm freshness of food and ingredients.
- Created identical dishes numerous times daily with consistent care, attention to detail, and quality.
- Contributed to positive guest experiences by accommodating special dietary needs and requests.
- Followed strict standards for food handling and safety, minimizing risks to customers.
- Lifting up to 50 lbs. Assessing freezers.
Team Lead. Machine Operator/Inspector
Extreme Molding
09.2021 - 12.2023
- Using machinery to produce plastic products
- Inspecting the products for distribution
- Following safety procedures
- Maintaining a sanitary workplace
- Generating computerized records of products produced.
Office Assistant
Department of Vital Statistics (Via Kelly Services)
01.2020 - 09.2021
- Collecting and logging of orders
- Processing payments and reconciling checks
- Maintaining a database for Adoptions both computerized and physical
- Search for unmatched clients
- Sending correspondence to clients
- Any other general office duties required.
Maximus CSR III
01.2016 - 11.2019
- Provide information by phone about benefits offered by NYSOH
- Troubleshoot issues and concerns, making referrals when necessary
- Document and update records
- Heavy phones and use of multiple screens
- Verifying documents supporting proof of financial records and citizenship.
Assistant Manager
99 Restaurants
07.2003 - 09.2016
- Writing Schedules
- Ordering food and supplies
- Organizing shifts
- Reconciling server check outs
- Heavy customer service
- Line checks for food and chemical safety
- Checking in orders.
Education
A.S. Accounting -
Hudson Valley Community College
Troy, NYCertificate in Secretarial Arts -
Burdett College
Boston, MASkills
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite
- Typing
- Basic Accounting Skills
- Customer Service
- Communication Skills
- Cooking
- Food handling
- Food Preparation
- Strong attention to safe food handling procedures
- Hospitality and service industry background
- Food presentation
- Food plating and presentation
- Portion Control
- Food Plating
- Food Handler Certification
- New Hire Training
- Special Diets Knowledge
- Team Leadership
- Inventory Control
- Staff Supervision
- ServSafe Certification
- Shift Scheduling
Timeline
Cook II, Certified Allegen Specialty
Sedexo
01.2024 - Current
Team Lead. Machine Operator/Inspector
Extreme Molding
09.2021 - 12.2023
Office Assistant
Department of Vital Statistics (Via Kelly Services)
01.2020 - 09.2021
Maximus CSR III
01.2016 - 11.2019
Assistant Manager
99 Restaurants
07.2003 - 09.2016
A.S. Accounting -
Hudson Valley Community College
Certificate in Secretarial Arts -
Burdett College