Melissa Merritt
Independent Hard Worker
New Castle,VA
Summary
Adaptable and enterprising skilled worker with solid industry background and proven expertise in building and leading successful teams. Talented problem-solver ready to back up fellow employees at any time.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
year of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
1
1
OSHA Certified (8 hour construction, chemical safety)
Work History
Kitchen Manager
Christian Church (Disciples Of Christ)In Virginia
New Castle, VA
06.2022 - 08.2022
- Delegated food preparation duties down to staff and followed up with staff and volunteers to verify proper preparation and production of meals.
- Created and deployed successful strategies to boost camp and conference mealtime experience, streamline food prep processes and reduce waste.
- Spearheaded regular maintenance and repair operations to keep building and equipment in peak condition.
- Scheduled and received food and beverage deliveries, adhering to food cost and budget.
- Checked and tested foods to verify quality and temperature.
- Kept facility compliant with health codes, sanitation requirements and license regulations, alleviating potentially heavy fines.
- Maintained kitchen cleanliness and sanitation through correct procedures and scheduled cleaning of surfaces and equipment.
LaQuinta Inn and Suites
Housekeeping
Norfolk, VA
10.2021 - 06.2022
- Completed schedules, shift reports and other business documentation.
- Drove improvements to workflow and room turnover with hands-on, proactive management style.
- Communicated repair needs to maintenance staff.
- Adhered to safety protocols by enforcing proper equipment usage.
- Drove continuous commitment to product quality and safety, reducing downtime and overtime with effective budgeting and assignation of talents as well as resources.
Janitorial Worker
Chesapeake Animal Services
Chesapeake, VA
01.2020 - 03.2020
- Inspected facility and grounds and picked up trash or other debris impacting appearance or movement flows between spaces.
- Damp-mopped hard floors to clean and remove residue or spillage.
- Swept hard surface floors using broom or push broom dust mop.
- Removed spots from glass doors, mirrors and windows by spraying cleaner and wiping.
- Kept building spaces premises clean inside and outside.
Line Crew Member
Southampton Agribusiness Freeze Plant
Franklin, VA
10.2018 - 08.2019
- Operated vacuum sealer and other machinery to prepare meats, vegetables and condiments for freezing.
- Operated pallet jack and forklift to lift products and loaded on shipping trucks.
- Kept work areas cleaned and sanitized at the end of my shift so the areas were clean and safe for the next day.
Associate Crew Member
Cover 3 Foundation
Franklin, VA
08.2019 - 12.2020
- Assisted other team members to achieve goals.
- Kept food preparation area, equipment and utensils clean and sanitary.
- Collaborated with team members to complete orders.
- Worked well with teammates and accepted coaching from management team.
Education
GED -
Adult Learning Center
Virginia Beach, VA 01.2018 - 06.2019
Skills
Food preparation and safety
undefinedCertification
(See attached)
Timeline
Kitchen Manager
Christian Church (Disciples Of Christ)In Virginia
06.2022 - 08.2022
LaQuinta Inn and Suites
Housekeeping
10.2021 - 06.2022
Janitorial Worker
Chesapeake Animal Services
01.2020 - 03.2020
Associate Crew Member
Cover 3 Foundation
08.2019 - 12.2020
Line Crew Member
Southampton Agribusiness Freeze Plant
10.2018 - 08.2019
GED -
Adult Learning Center
01.2018 - 06.2019
(See attached)
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