Jessa Macandog
Elmhurst,Philippines
Summary
To acquire a career opportunity in an organization wherein, I can impart my knowledge, expertise, skills, and experience to help the company improve its profitability and growth towards its success.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Cook
Thai Spice Cafe
Sadler Rd Fernandina Beach Florida
02.2025 - 11.2025
- Prepared and cooked authentic Thai dishes following established recipes and presentation standards.
- Collaborated with management on inventory management, minimizing waste through effective stock rotation practices.
- Maintained clean and organized work areas at all times to bring safety and quality to food preparation process.
- Monitored ingredient quality and freshness, to improve overall dish quality.
- Prepared food items in compliance with recipes and portioning control guidelines.
- Maintained well-stocked stations with supplies and spices for maximum productivity.
Busser
Beach Diner
2006 S Eighth St Fernandina Beach, FL 32034 Unite
11.2024 - 03.2025
- Maintained cleanliness of dining area, including floors and surfaces.
- Collaborated with kitchen staff to restock utensils and supplies as needed.
- Responded quickly to guest requests for additional items or assistance.
- Supported team during peak hours by managing high-volume tasks effectively.
Food and Beverage Intern
Omni Amelia Island Resort
Florida
09.2023 - 09.2024
- Assisted in daily operations of food and beverage service, enhancing guest satisfaction and efficiency.
- Collaborated with kitchen staff to streamline food preparation processes, improving service speed and quality.
- Trained new interns on operational procedures and customer service standards for consistent performance.
- Monitored inventory levels and assisted in ordering supplies to ensure optimal stock availability.
- Consistently demonstrated excellent interpersonal skills when interacting with guests from diverse cultural backgrounds, fostering an inclusive atmosphere conducive to repeat patronage.
- Identified areas for improvement within front-of-house operations, implementing changes that led to improved guest experiences.
- Greeted customers at counter to fulfill requests and answer questions.
- Strictly followed sanitation and food safety guidelines as required by regulatory agencies and company.
- Learned other teammates' work tasks to train as backup.
- Demonstrated knowledge of menu items and corresponding ingredients.
- Utilized POS system to receive and process food and beverage orders.
- Adjusted food preparation methods in accordance with customer requests.
Finance Intern
Silay City Tourism Office
Silay City, Negros Occidental
02.2023 - 04.2023
- Analyzed financial reports to support budget planning and resource allocation.
- Assisted in developing tourism marketing strategies to enhance visitor engagement.
- Managed data entry for financial transactions, ensuring accuracy and consistency.
- Collaborated with team members to streamline operational processes within the office.
- Maintained accurate, up-to-date financial spreadsheets and databases for reliable reference.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Tourism Management
University of St. La Salle Bacolod
Bacolod01.2023
Senior High School - Accountancy, Business, and Management Strand
Liceo - De Lasalle Senior High School
01.2019
Junior Highschool - Secondary Education
Silay Institute
01.2017
Elementary - Primary Education
Silay South Elementary School
01.2013
Skills
- Flexible
- Devoted
- Motivated
- Critical Thinking
- Results-oriented
Trainings And Seminars
- Money Pedia, 01/01/18, Aminity Chamber Building, Bacolod City
- Share Our World Program, 01/01/19, Courtyard by Marriott, Ilo-ilo
- Marketing IDEAS: Rebuilding an Innovative, Dynamic, Exciting, Alive, & Strong Hospitality and Tourism Industry (Webinar), 01/01/22
- To The Skies: A Cabin Crew Webinar, 01/01/21
Awards
- Achievement Award, 06/01/17
- Graduated with Honors, 05/31/19
- Dean's Lister, 05/31/21
- Dean's Lister, 05/31/22
- Academic Achiever, 05/31/23
Certification
- Finished Food and Beverage J1 Training - September 25, 2023 - September 23, 2024
- Certified Coffee 101 workshop, Chef’s and Bakers - July 15 2023
Timeline
Cook
Thai Spice Cafe
02.2025 - 11.2025
Busser
Beach Diner
11.2024 - 03.2025
Food and Beverage Intern
Omni Amelia Island Resort
09.2023 - 09.2024
Finance Intern
Silay City Tourism Office
02.2023 - 04.2023
Senior High School - Accountancy, Business, and Management Strand
Liceo - De Lasalle Senior High School
Junior Highschool - Secondary Education
Silay Institute
Elementary - Primary Education
Silay South Elementary School
Bachelor of Science - Tourism Management
University of St. La Salle Bacolod