Cook
702 Gourmet Bukka
Prepared tasty meals according to customer orders and preferences, ensured customer satisfaction and repeat patronage, and maintained a safe environment for customers and staff.
At a glance
About Merit Chinecherem Edeh at a glance
Merit Chinecherem Edeh (Chef) is a professional based in Nigeria with a portfolio on Talentta. Merit brings 6 years of professional experience, with strengths in Administrative And Organizational Skill, Business & Project Management, collaboration and Culinary Arts. Merit studied Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) in Botany at Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Anambra State, Nigeria.
- 6+
- Years experience
- 14+
- Skills
- 7+
- Roles held
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About
Meet Merit
Dedicated professional with a B.Sc. in Botany and versatile experience spanning food preparation, culinary leadership, agricultural research, pharmacy assistance, and administrative support. Skilled in recipe development, food safety, inventory management, research techniques (DNA extraction, PCR), and team collaboration. Passionate about sustainability, healthy meals, and environmental conservation, seeking to apply botanical knowledge and food industry expertise to drive innovation and organizational growth.
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Expertise
What I bring
Intermediate
- Administrative And Organizational Skill
- Business & Project Management
- collaboration
- Culinary Arts
- Customer care Service
- Food Safety & Hygiene
- Good Interpersonal Communication And Team Work
- Laboratory Techniques (DNA Extraction, PCR, Gel Electrophoresis)
- Meal Planning And Interpretation
- Or Inventory Management
- Research & Analysis
- Strategic Leadership
- Supervisory Skills
- Time management
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Career
Experience
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Head Cook
Tristone Hotel and Apartments
Prepared meals on time, developed new recipes and menus, ensured freshness of ingredients, and oversaw food preparation processes.
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Graduate Intern
International Institute of Tropical Agriculture
Performed DNA extraction, polymerase chain reaction, gel electrophoresis, and nanodrop spectrophotometry with efficiency.
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Pharmacy Aid
Perfect Health Pharmacy and Superstore, Ogun State
Processed and dispensed prescriptions, provided medication information, improved customer satisfaction by 30%, reduced inventory discrepancies by 10%, and assisted with inventory management.
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Administrative Assistant (NYSC)
Women Affairs Nursery and Primary School, Ondo State
Managed office tasks, maintained filing systems, implemented office procedures, and acted as liaison between management and staff.
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Head Cook
Sweet Savor Restaurant
Planned meals, executed food preparation, controlled stock and waste, and handled customer orders to ensure satisfaction.
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Industrial Trainee
Federal Ministry of Agriculture, Anambra State
Supported agricultural extension services, conducted soil testing and analysis, coordinated field trials for new products, and contributed to farmer outreach.
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Foundations
Education & languages
Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Anambra State, Nigeria
Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) in Botany
Community Secondary School, Nsude, Enugu State, Nigeria
Senior School Certificate Examination (SSCE)
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Quick answers
About Merit
What does Merit Chinecherem Edeh do?
Merit Chinecherem Edeh (Chef) is a professional based in Nigeria with a portfolio on Talentta. Merit brings 6 years of professional experience, with strengths in Administrative And Organizational Skill, Business & Project Management, collaboration and Culinary Arts. Merit studied Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) in Botany at Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Anambra State, Nigeria.
Where is Merit Chinecherem Edeh based?
Merit Chinecherem Edeh is based in Nigeria.
What are Merit's top skills?
Merit's top skills are Administrative And Organizational Skill (Intermediate), Business & Project Management (Intermediate), collaboration (Intermediate), Culinary Arts (Intermediate), Customer care Service (Intermediate) and Food Safety & Hygiene (Intermediate).
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