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Ayanna Merritt

Lithonia,MI

Summary

Dynamic Hospitality Professional with a proven track record at excelling in dietary planning and nutrition education. Expertly developed diverse menu plans, enhancing student satisfaction and promoting healthy eating. Skilled in data reporting and staff supervision, ensuring operational excellence and compliance with health standards. Extensive experience in menu design, ordering supplies and creating innovative solutions to food service challenges.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Child Nutrition Manager

Caterpillar International Academy
07.2024 - Current
  • Managed food service, food production, sanitation and staff supervision.
  • Planned weekly nutritionally balanced menus to reflect current dining trends for over 50 students.
  • Promoted student and staff satisfaction by serving and merchandising meals.
  • Inspected kitchen equipment, kitchen appliances and work areas to verify cleanliness and functional operation
  • Used KidKare to prepare production sheets and maintain accurate records.
  • Developed a six week menu plan to give variety to students and staff.

Food Service Worker

Summit Correctional Services
02.2024 - 04.2025
  • Prevented food spoilage by monitoring dates, rotating stock, and following proper storage procedures.
  • Organized and prioritized workflow and daily assignments for maximum production.
  • Prepared over 500 sandwiches and 4000 trays.
  • Functional knowledge of assembling and serving trays in accordance with orders and health requirements.
  • Monitored food distribution, ensuring that meals are delivered to correct inmates and that guidelines, such as special diets, are followed.
  • Load carts and trays for transport to various locations.

Event Assistant

Vino Venue
09.2021 - 01.2024
  • Greeted and directed guests at private events and explained seating arrangements to keep tables organized.
  • Anticipated event requirements and handled numerous concerns in advance for smooth day-of execution.
  • Delighted clients with exceptional events, consistently exceeding expectations with design and execution.
  • Improved future events by evaluating successes and failures of previous private and corporate gatherings.
  • Organized facilities preparation, refreshments and entertainment for gatherings with as many as 50 guests.
  • Monitored operations by writing daily reports and maintaining accurate sales records.

Prepared Foods Team Member

Chic-Fil-A
03.2022 - 11.2023
  • Completed all hot and cold food assignments to meet deadlines for meal preparation.
  • Organized food and products by date and maintained adequate supplies.
  • Prepared menu orders for customers, ensuring quality and visual presentation.
  • Participated in educational opportunities to increase product knowledge.
  • Stocked and rotated food items according to expiration dates.
  • Assembled upwards to 100 sandwiches a day to maintain productivity.

Skills

  • Dietary planning
  • Data reporting
  • Allergy awareness
  • Nutrition education
  • Purchasing management
  • Meal preparation
  • Menu planning

Certification

ServSafe Alcohol

ServSafe Allergens

ServSafe Food Handler

ServSafe Food Protection Manager

T.I.P.S

Timeline

Child Nutrition Manager

Caterpillar International Academy
07.2024 - Current

Food Service Worker

Summit Correctional Services
02.2024 - 04.2025

Prepared Foods Team Member

Chic-Fil-A
03.2022 - 11.2023

Event Assistant

Vino Venue
09.2021 - 01.2024

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