Sarah Tenuta
Hinsdale,IL
Summary
Dedicated service industry professional with extensive experience in recruitment and tutoring. Proven track record of enhancing team performance through effective communication and training strategies. Seeking to leverage skills in a dynamic environment that values growth and collaboration.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Line Cook
Happier Now Cafe and Market
La Grange Park, United States
07.2024 - Current
- Retained consistent quality and high accuracy when preparing identical dishes every day.
- Identified opportunities to increase revenue, decrease kitchen expenses and maximize departmental productivity without compromising guest satisfaction.
- Cultivated original menu items, precisely executing them to periodically refresh meal portfolio.
- Managed multiple tasks simultaneously while remaining organized in a fast-paced environment.
Payroll Specialist
LAUNCH Technical Workforce Solutions
Oak Brook, Illinois
07.2023 - 07.2024
- Processed payroll for over 500 employees bi-weekly, ensuring accuracy of pay and deductions.
- Reconciled payroll discrepancies by reviewing time sheets, production charts and wage tables.
- Provided training to new payroll department staff on payroll systems and procedures.
- Responded promptly to inquiries from employees regarding their paychecks or deductions.
Recruiter
LAUNCH Technical Workforce Solutions
Oak Brook, Illinois
08.2022 - 07.2023
- Conducted initial phone screens and coordinated interview schedules with hiring managers.
- Provided a positive candidate experience throughout the recruitment process.
- Participated in industry networking events to build talent pipeline.
- Trained and mentored newer recruiters in successful strategies for interviewing and qualifying candidates.
Recruiter
PEAK Technical Staffing USA
Itasca, Illinois
02.2022 - 07.2022
- Coordinated and attended career fairs and recruitment events to source candidates.
- Negotiated salaries and other employment terms with successful applicants.
- Built relationships with universities, colleges, alumni associations.
- Managed full-cycle recruiting process, from sourcing candidates to extending offers.
Line Cook
Time Out Market
Chicago, United States
02.2021 - 02.2022
- Assisted in R&D for seasonally changing menus.
- Lead a team of five cooks through lunch and dinner services, providing only the best dining experiences for our guests.
- Prepped recipes before service, and completed administrative tasks such as updating menus, ordering produce, and creating weekly schedules.
- Delivered strong customer service to all patrons while taking orders in person and over the phone.
Education
Bachelor's Degree - English, Philosophy
Elmhurst University
Elmhurst, IL06.2021
Skills
- Applicant assessment
- Microsoft office expertise
- Performance evaluation
- In-person tutoring
- Communication
- Customer service
Timeline
Line Cook
Happier Now Cafe and Market
07.2024 - Current
Payroll Specialist
LAUNCH Technical Workforce Solutions
07.2023 - 07.2024
Recruiter
LAUNCH Technical Workforce Solutions
08.2022 - 07.2023
Recruiter
PEAK Technical Staffing USA
02.2022 - 07.2022
Line Cook
Time Out Market
02.2021 - 02.2022
Bachelor's Degree - English, Philosophy
Elmhurst University
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