Orkeh Mercy
Halifax,Nova Scotia
Summary
Dynamic and dedicated professional with a strong work ethic and expertise in hospitality service. Proven ability to enhance customer satisfaction with efficient food preparation and exceptional service. Skilled in food safety and sanitation, ensuring a clean environment while minimizing waste and maximizing product presentation.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Grocery/Deli Clerk
Sobeys
Charlottetown, PE
03.2023 - 11.2024
- Prepped Ingredients and made food items fresh for sale
- Rotated grocery products ensuring that expired or spoiled items were immediately removed and adhered to "first in, first out" rule.
- Cleaned and maintained store aisles and merchandise displays to provide customers with positive experience.
- Precisely measured, weighed, sliced, and packaged deli products according to customer requests while minimizing waste.
- Assisted in training new employees on proper deli procedures, ensuring consistent quality across the team.
- Enhanced product presentation by arranging visually appealing displays and regularly rotating items to ensure freshness.
- Made food according to standard recipes with requested changes for customer satisfaction.
- Cleaned and sanitized dishes and utensils, consistently keeping adequate supplies on hand for expected customer loads.
Food Server
Tiki Bar Restaurant
Charlottetown, PE
05.2024 - 08.2024
- Followed food safety and sanitation guidelines to prevent foodborne illnesses and promote customer health and safety.
- Maintained cleanliness of working areas to create pleasant and inviting atmospheres for guests.
- Managed cash register accurately, ensuring proper handling of transactions and tips.
- Demonstrated strong multitasking skills by managing several tables at once while maintaining high standards of service quality.
- Explained menu items and suggested appropriate options for food allergy concerns
- Assisted in menu development, offering suggestions based on customer feedback and preferences.
- Conducted regular checks on table cleanliness and utensil supply, maintaining high standards of hygiene.
Kitchen Staff
Cedars Bistro
Charlottetown, PE
12.2022 - 07.2023
- Washed, peeled and cut fruits and vegetables by hand and machine and assembled and mixed salad ingredients, gelatin molds and fruit crisps.
- Followed sanitary food handling procedures, focused on correct use of covers and labels and discarded ingredients by expiration date.
- Followed recipes and chef instructions to prepare food correctly.
- Maintained clean, trash-free workspaces to maximize productivity and safety..
Education
Bachelor of Science -
University of Prince Edward Island
Charlottetown, None08.2025
Skills
- Customer service
- Cleanliness and sanitation
- Honesty and integrity
- Strong work ethic
- Hospitality service expertise
- Order taking accuracy
- Equipment use
- Platter and tray preparation
- POS system operation
- Food sales and promotion
- Safety and food Handling Certified
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Certification
Food Handling and Safety Certification
Smart Serve
WHMIS
Timeline
Food Server
Tiki Bar Restaurant
05.2024 - 08.2024
Grocery/Deli Clerk
Sobeys
03.2023 - 11.2024
Kitchen Staff
Cedars Bistro
12.2022 - 07.2023
Bachelor of Science -
University of Prince Edward Island