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Merandh Saad

Staten Island,NY

Summary

Elevated to Cook/Manager at NYC Office of School Food, I leveraged culinary techniques and kitchen management skills to enhance food safety and operational efficiency. Demonstrating leadership, I fostered a collaborative environment, significantly improving service quality. My background includes meticulous inventory management, underscoring my commitment to cost control and sanitation standards.

Overview

36
36
years of professional experience

Work History

Cook/manager

NYC Office of school food
Staten Island , NY
11.2024 - Current

I had a job interview and was upgraded for the position of cook / manager on 11/2024. As I am continuing to do my job as a cook and a leader following all the food safety guidelines I also work as a manager ,place all food and PCM orders, prepare and submit the staff payroll and prepare and enter the SOFA. I work very well with the school principal and the administration As well as my supervisors.

School Lunch Assistant Manager/cook

NYC school food ( CSI H.S. )
Staten Island, NY
09.2019 - 11.2024

I applied, was interviewed for the position of school lunch assistant manager /cook ( training cook ) at CSI H.S staten island,Ny

I plan my working day in an organize way to run a smooth production.

Starting with a morning walk through to make sure that all equipments are running properly and in temperature.Sanitized my work station to prepare and cook breakfast.

had a staff Morning meeting to go over the menu of the day, serving size, flash cards training and any other instructions that might be required.

I assigned staff to their tasks and monitor production following department of health and safety guidelines while cooking lunch for the students following the recipe of the day. Monitored service to ensure food safety and correct serving size as well as helping staff if needed.

I receive and recorded all deliveries as well as entering the delivery into the EDR.

consume items used for the day and kept an accurate inventory, Completed food production record as well as the inventory book.

I assisted my manager on replenishing stock or canceling items.

I maintained a sanitizing sheet signed by the staff and myself, keeping a record of staff log

and a record of sweeping log and Monthly hood cleaning log.

made an end of a day walk through making sure that all equipments are running properly and in temperature. I also trained new hires as well as staff who are upgrading their titles to a cook or an assistant cook by working side to side with them . I trained new cooks and assistant cooks on cooking as well as paperwork

I assisted my manager on keeping an eye on inventory to replenish stock and have accurate inventory . I manage the staff as I am keeping a calming and professional work environment.

Senior School Lunch Aid/cook

NYC office of school food
Staten Island, NY
09.2012 - 08.2019
  • I applied and was interviewed for the position of senior school lunch aid/cook in charge. I was then upgraded to the new position. I continued to do the best of my ability to provide the best customer service, followed all food safety under the food safety guidelines and the department of health regulations. I lead the staff under a calm and professional environment

School Lunch Aid/cook in Charge

NYC office of school food
Staten Island , Ny
05.1994 - 08.2012

I applied and was upgraded for the position of school food Cook in charge.

I lead the staff as we worked together to provide a great customer service under the usda food safety guidelines and followed all recipes to provide tasty meals. I completed the food production record and the inventory book. I helped my manager with the monthly inventory and food needed to be ordered.

Assistant Store Manager

KFC
Staten Island, NY
12.1989 - 08.1995

I started as kitchen worker and was promoted to work as a cashier i then worked my way up and become an assistant manager.my job as an assistant manager at a fast food

restaurant thought me how to become a professional leader.

I started my shift with a physical beginning inventory, entered my inventory as well as the starting amount of money from the safe as well as all cash registers into the computer.

I assigned staff into their work tasks, monitored all work assignments,Service time and assist staff if any issues that might had appeared.

I followed department of health and personal hygiene guidelines and monitor food temperatures , maintained a clean kitchen and dining room providing good customer service in a timely manner.did inventory at the end of my shift, counted all the money and entered everything into the computer I then deposited all cash into the company’s bank account

Sub. School Lunch Helper

NYC school food
Staten Island , Ny
01.1994 - 05.1994

Sub. School lunch helper at the NYC school food and nutrition service.

I was trained and learned all about food safety, worked very well with school food staff and manager in charge

Inventory Clerk

Washington Inventory Service
Staten Island, NY
07.1989 - 12.1989

Inventory Specialist

Washington inventory Service , staten island, Ny

My working day started at late night or very early Morning while stores were still closed.

I traveled between new York and New Jersey’s grocery , department stores as well as home improvement stores with an inventory crew to take physical inventory and downloaded all inventories into the computer.

my job at the inventory company helped me developed and gave me a great experience on how to maintain an accurate inventory as well as high concentration

Education

High School Diploma -

El Khazendara Commercial High School
Cairo -Egypt
05-1985

Skills

  • Food storage
  • Cost control
  • Ordering supplies
  • HACCP planning
  • Kitchen management
  • Cross-contamination prevention
  • Meal planning
  • Temperature control
  • Health regulations
  • Food presentation
  • Culinary techniques
  • Sanitation standards
  • Portion control

Timeline

Cook/manager

NYC Office of school food
11.2024 - Current

School Lunch Assistant Manager/cook

NYC school food ( CSI H.S. )
09.2019 - 11.2024

Senior School Lunch Aid/cook

NYC office of school food
09.2012 - 08.2019

School Lunch Aid/cook in Charge

NYC office of school food
05.1994 - 08.2012

Sub. School Lunch Helper

NYC school food
01.1994 - 05.1994

Assistant Store Manager

KFC
12.1989 - 08.1995

Inventory Clerk

Washington Inventory Service
07.1989 - 12.1989

High School Diploma -

El Khazendara Commercial High School
Merandh Saad