Hannah Merner Duke

Pastry Chef. Personnel Manager. Waste Stream Coordinator.

EXPERIENCE

Six Mile LLC — Waste Stream Coordinator

October 2019 - May 2020

Maintaining efficiency of solid and hazardous waste stream for McMurdo Station, a science research base operated under the National Science Foundation and the United States Antarctic Program. Responsibilities include but are not limited to: On call Spill Response in accordance with the Antarctic Treaty; Responsible for retrieval, sorting and processing of solid waste for a population of 1,200; Operation of articulating front end loaders and snow removal equipment; Sustained manual, physical and operating labor in extreme weather conditions; Maintenance of positive team based work environment.

Ninth Street Espresso — Manager

July 2013 - October 2019

Maintaining the general order, environment, and operation of two sister locations of a six store business. Responsibilities include but are not limited to: Staff management and scheduling of 10+ employees; Training of staff in both professional skills and coffee education; Daily floor shifts as lead barista; Daily inventory and ordering from a variety of vendors; Customer relations and management of staff’s customer service performance as well as customer concerns or feedback; Quarterly employee performance reviews; Cash management and nightly bank deposits; Daily maintenance of positive work relationships and ensuring a great environment for both staff and patrons.

Big Little Get Together — Sous Chef

March 2016 - October 2019

Maintaining a clean, efficient work environment for two chefs in the homes and event spaces of high profile clientele. Responsibilities include but are not limited to: Prep and cooking of high end plated and family style meals for parties ranging from 6-250; Management of additional prep and wait staff; Monitoring staff prep of plated dishes, bartending and drink prep, passed appetizers and styled stationary food stations; Door to door delivery of food and kitchen equipment; Maintenance of a positive, fun, stylish environment for both staff and clientele.

Ovenly — Kitchen Manager

January 2012 - June 2013

Maintaining a well-operated and efficient kitchen. Responsibilities included but were not limited to: Effective training of all bakery staff; Ensuring timely execution of pastry & snack production and delivery to over 30 NYC and 2 Philadelphia cafés, grocers, hotels, and museums; Timely execution of special orders including packaged items and weekly cake decorating; Maintenance and upkeep of all recipes including development and recipe writing of new menu items; Inventory and ordering of all ingredients; Interviews and recommendations for potential hires and fires; Direct communication between kitchen staff and owners; Maintenance of positive work environment.

SKILLS

  • Exceptional people skills
  • Effective communication
  • Maintaining a clean and organized kitchen
  • Maintaining positive attitude and self motivation under extreme working and living conditions
  • Efficient time management
  • Extensive childcare experience
  • Patience and clarity in the teaching of adults and children alike
  • One year experience operating IT 28, 936, and M4K Case

EDUCATION

  • French Culinary Institute - NYC Classic Pastry Arts Program - Six hundred hour Intensive Training Grand Diplôme
  • University of Washington - Seattle Bachelors of Arts in Literature & Creative Writing. National Society of Collegiate Scholars.
  • University of Granada - Granada, Spain Center of Modern Languages Study Abroad Program

CERTIFICATIONS

  • NYC DOH Certification in Food Protection
  • ServSafeⓇ Food Handlers Certification

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