Melanie Pascual

Hospitality Management graduate with hands-on kitchen experience in Malaysia and the United States. Experienced in food preparation, cooking assistance, food plating, inventory management, and maintaining food safety and sanitation standards in fast-paced kitchens. ServSafe Food Handler Certified with strong teamwork, adaptability, and commitment to delivering high-quality food and excellent customer experiences.

Commis III / Kitchen Crew at Grumpy Bagels (2026-01 – 2026-05)

• Assisted in food plating and presentation to meet company standards.
• Prepared ingredients by washing, cutting, slicing, and portioning vegetables, meats, and other food items.
• Performed opening and closing kitchen duties, including cleaning and restocking supplies.
• Assisted chefs in preparing and cooking food according to standard recipes and quality standards.

DOLE- GIP (Government Internship Program) at District 2 Rizal Office (Office of Congressman Dino Tanjuatco) (2025-09 – 2025-12)

• Processed high volumes of data from hard copy forms and applications into the digital recordkeeping system.
• Conducted routine proofreading and quality assurance checks on batch-entered data to ensure alignment with source documents.
• Maintained strict confidentiality of all personal identifiable information adhering to all data privacy policies.

Prep/Cooks, BOH (Seasonal Associate) at Cedar Point Amusement Park – Hugo’s Italian kitchen (2024-05 – 2024-08)

• Prepared and portioned food ingredients according to standardized procedures and quality requirements.
• Operated kitchen equipment safely and efficiently, including ovens, fryers, and food warmers.
• Checked ingredients for quality, freshness, and proper condition before use.
• Maintained accurate food storage, labeling, and organization to minimize waste.
• Assisted in kitchen operations by monitoring ingredient levels, restocking supplies, and organizing prep stations.
• Followed food safety and sanitation procedures, including maintaining clean workstations and changing sanitizer buckets regularly.
• Managed waste disposal efficiently and ensured compliance with health and safety regulations.
• Collaborated with team members and supervisors to maintain smooth kitchen workflow during peak hours.

Store Attendant/Cashier at Super G Convenience Store (Franchise) (2021-03 – 2023-03)

• Assisted customers with their purchases and provided friendly customer service.
• Processed cash payments and handled daily customer transactions accurately.
• Assisted in monitoring cash and ensuring proper handling of payments.
• Arranged and displayed products to maintain an organized and presentable store.
• Restocked shelves and monitored product availability.
• Assisted in monitoring inventory and checking product stocks.
• Answered customer questions and assisted with their needs.
• Maintained cleanliness and organization of the store.
• Assisted with daily store operations and other assigned tasks.
• Ensured products and store areas were properly organized and maintained.

Bachelor of Science in Hospitality Management – Tomas Claudio Colleges (2019-07 – 2025-06)