Emani Mercer
Bridgeport,CT
Summary
Detail-oriented kitchen preparer skilled in food safety, team collaboration, and time management. Known for maintaining organized workstations and ensuring high-quality dish preparation.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
3
3
Certifications
Work History
Kitchen Preparer
Emmett O'Brien Technical High School
Ansonia, Connecticut
12.2023 - Current
- Prepared ingredients by washing, chopping, and measuring, ensuring readiness for daily menu items.
- Assisted chefs in cooking and plating dishes, contributing to presentation and quality standards.
- Followed food safety guidelines to ensure proper handling and storage of ingredients.
- Maintained cleanliness of kitchen equipment and workstations, supporting a safe and efficient kitchen environment.
Education
High School Diploma -
Emmett O'brien Technical High School
Ansonia, CT06-2027
Skills
- Food safety
- Safe food handling
- First Aid/CPR
- Basic cooking techniques
- Recipe preparation
- Hot table management
- Portion control
- Food presentation
- Food slicing
- Cutting and slicing techniques
- Vegetable preparation
- Prep station maintenance
- Surface sanitation
- Workstation organization
- Food waste reduction
- Display restocking
- Batch testing
- Cooking equipment maintenance
- Cash handling
- Time management
- Team collaboration
- Critical thinking
- Attention to detail
- Active listening
- Customer service
- Display restocking
- Proper storage and preservation
Certification
Culinary Arts Food Handler- Emmett Obrien 2024
Timeline
Kitchen Preparer
Emmett O'Brien Technical High School
12.2023 - Current
High School Diploma -
Emmett O'brien Technical High School