Jade Mermini
Manasquan,NJ
Summary
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Kitchen Crew Member
Nutrition Kitchen
09.2019 - Current
- Maintained clean, trash-free workspaces to maximize productivity and safety.
- Cleaned and sanitized dishes and utensils, consistently keeping adequate supplies on hand for expected customer loads.
- Made food according to standard recipes with requested changes for customer satisfaction.
- Restocked supplies and prepared additional ingredients during downtime for expected busy periods.
- Prevented food spoilage by monitoring dates, rotating stock, and following proper storage procedures.
- Learned other teammates' work tasks to train as backup.
- Followed proper handling and sanitation procedures to comply with food safety standards and protocols.
- Managed time to juggle multiple tasks simultaneously with ease.
- Transported food items from storage areas to kitchen for prepping.
- Followed recipes and chef instructions to prepare food correctly.
- Unloaded food deliveries and stored items in proper locations for easy access.
- Monitored food temperatures and quality throughout shifts.
- Chopped vegetables, cut up fruit, and prepared sauces when kitchen staff was busy.
- Plated and presented food following chef requirements.
- Maintained composure and work quality while under stress.
- Assisted in setting up and breaking down kitchen stations.
- Removed trash and cleaned kitchen garbage containers.
- Trained new staff on food preparation and safety procedures.
- Washed, peeled and cut various foods such as fruits and vegetables to prepare for cooking or serving.
- Reduced kitchen accidents by maintaining high standards of cleanliness and organization.
- Lifted and carried heavy materials.
- Loaded dishes, glasses and tableware into dishwashing machines.
- Used manual or electric appliances to clean, peel, slice and trim foods.
- Monitored food temperature, discarding items not stored correctly.
Assistant Manager
Monmouth Health Foods
08.2022 - 06.2023
- Supervised day-to-day operations to meet performance, quality and service expectations.
- Monitored cash intake and deposit records, increasing accuracy, and reducing discrepancies.
- Completed regular inventory counts to verify stock levels, address discrepancies, and forecast future needs.
- Assisted sales team with completing customer transactions and managing issues.
- Completed store opening and closing procedures by managing security and prepping the floor.
- Demonstrated exemplary customer service by engaging clients on sales floor.
- Built relationships with customers and community to establish long-term business growth.
- Offered hands-on assistance to customers, assessing needs, and maintaining current knowledge of consumer preferences.
- Worked one-on-one with customers regarding knowledge of supplements
- Trained new employees
Farm Hand
Jeff's Organic Produce
06.2018 - 12.2021
- Loaded and unloaded farm supplies and materials and stored in correct barn location.
- Performed regular maintenance to keep farm equipment in safe working order.
- Planted, cultivated and harvested annual organic produce both in field and in hoop houses both with team members and solo
- Supervised work activities of farm laborers and provided instruction and guidance.
- Ran farmer's market events both with team members and solo when necessary
Education
Certificate in Holistic Nutrition Consulting -
American College of Healthcare Sciences
Portland, OR09.2023
Bachelor of Arts - Cultural Geography + Political Ecology
Bard College At Simon's Rock: The Early College
Great Barrington, MA12.2015
Skills
- Dedicated Work Ethic
- Accurate Cash Handling
- Product and Service Knowledge
- Customer Relations
- Scheduling and Coordinating
- Employee Coaching and Mentoring
- Customer Service and Satisfaction
- Social Perceptiveness
- Team Motivation
Timeline
Assistant Manager
Monmouth Health Foods
08.2022 - 06.2023
Kitchen Crew Member
Nutrition Kitchen
09.2019 - Current
Farm Hand
Jeff's Organic Produce
06.2018 - 12.2021
Certificate in Holistic Nutrition Consulting -
American College of Healthcare Sciences
Bachelor of Arts - Cultural Geography + Political Ecology
Bard College At Simon's Rock: The Early College
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