Melvin Parrales Umana
San Jose,CA
Summary
Dependable warehouse team member adept at operating a variety of warehouse machinery and tools, such as forklifts, pallet jacks and hand trucks. Experienced in following detailed instructions, working efficiently and accurately, and maintaining a safe and organized workspace. Committed to on-time delivery of orders and providing excellent customer service.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Grill Chef
Compass Group
San Jose
02.2025 - Current
- Elevated guest experience with visually appealing plating techniques that showcased the skillful preparation of each grilled item served.
- Maintained a clean and sanitary work environment, adhering to food safety regulations and guidelines.
- Trained new team members on grill station procedures, ensuring consistency in dish preparation and presentation.
- Adhered to strict portion control guidelines, contributing to cost savings without compromising on taste or
quality.
Cheff Grill
Sodexo USA
San Jose
10.2024 - 02.2025
- Elevated guest experience with visually appealing plating techniques that showcased the skillful preparation of each grilled item served.
- Maintained a clean and sanitary work environment, adhering to food safety regulations and guidelines.
- Trained new team members on grill station procedures, ensuring consistency in dish preparation and presentation.
- Adhered to strict portion control guidelines, contributing to cost savings without compromising on taste or
quality.
Prep Cook
Sodexo USA
San Jose, CA
08.2024 - 02.2025
- Demonstrated strong multitasking abilities, managing multiple food stations simultaneously without compromising quality or speed.
- Washed, peeled, and cut fruits and vegetables in advance to save time on food preparation.
- Maintained clean, hygienic kitchen workspace by sweeping, mopping, and taking out trash.
- Set up and prepared cooking supplies and workstations during opening and closing to maximize productivity.
- Contributed to a positive work atmosphere through effective communication and teamwork among staff members.
CAR WASH ATTENDANT
San Jose Municipal Golf
San Jose, US
08.2023 - 06.2024
- Worked with coworkers to complete tasks
- Demonstrated ability to manage multiple tasks while remaining adaptable and flexible
- Focused on learning new skills and staying updated with industry changes
WAREHOUSE WORKER
Omnilife
01.2023 - 06.2024
- Pulled and prepared product for shipment, verifying exact number and type of product before loading and shipping
- Operated manual pallet jack to move products throughout warehouse
- Packed orders in accordance with customer specifications
- Assisted other departments when needed to complete tasks in a timely fashion
- Assembled and disassembled pallets of merchandise for storage
- Monitored incoming and outgoing shipments for accuracy
PROFESSIONAL BARISTA
Yoko Tea
12.2022 - 06.2023
- Operated cash registers and handled cash and card transactions
- Assisted with opening and closing tasks such as cleaning cafe areas or setting up displays
- Showed aptitude in multitasking multiple orders at once while maintaining accuracy in product quality
- Prepared teas, hot chocolate, and other non-coffee drinks for customers
PROFESSIONAL BARISTA
Athanasiou S.A.
Panama, US
04.2022 - 11.2022
- Operated cash registers and handled cash and card transactions
- Assisted with opening and closing tasks such as cleaning cafe areas or setting up displays
- Showed aptitude in multitasking multiple orders at once while maintaining accuracy in product quality
- Provided exceptional customer service by anticipating customer needs before they arise
GERENTE
Exquisiteces Mega Pan Panamá
11.2020 - 11.2022
- Provided leadership and motivation to team members to increase productivity and efficiency within the store
- Trained staff on proper cash handling procedures including daily deposits, credit card payments, and end-of-day reconciliation of register funds
- Interviewed and hired prospective employees according to team needs
- Oversaw day-to-day store operations to foster efficient and profitable operations
- Leveraged new sales strategies to increase store revenue
Grill Chef
Exquisiteces Mega Pan
Panama, Panama
06.2021 - 04.2022
- Elevated guest experience with visually appealing plating techniques that showcased the skillful preparation of each grilled item served.
- Maintained a clean and sanitary work environment, adhering to food safety regulations and guidelines.
- Trained new team members on grill station procedures, ensuring consistency in dish preparation and presentation.
- Adhered to strict portion control guidelines, contributing to cost savings without compromising on taste or quality.
SUPERVISOR, WAREHOUSE MANAGER
Exquisiteces Mega Pan Panamá
San Jose
11.2020 - 04.2022
- Delegated tasks to team members according to individual strengths
- Set performance goals for staff members and helped teams meet important deadlines
- Tracked company inventory and noted item shortages for future product orders
- Received product deliveries and moved materials to designated workplace locations
Education
PRIMARIA -
hermanos narvaez
JINOTEPE01.2012
GED -
cristhian american school
PANAMA01.2011
Skills
- Operating warehouse machinery
- Forklifts
- Pallet jacks
- Hand trucks
- Following detailed instructions
- Working efficiently
- Working accurately
- Maintaining a safe workspace
- Maintaining an organized workspace
- On-time delivery
- Customer service
- Operating inventory
- Computing tools
- Shipment
- Palletization
- Tool organization
- Supply organization
- Truck loading
- Truck unloading
- Safety precautions
- Warehouse operations
- Cook
Certification
Licencia manejo clase C, W1441117
Personal Information
Age: 23
Timeline
Grill Chef
Compass Group
02.2025 - Current
Cheff Grill
Sodexo USA
10.2024 - 02.2025
Prep Cook
Sodexo USA
08.2024 - 02.2025
CAR WASH ATTENDANT
San Jose Municipal Golf
08.2023 - 06.2024
WAREHOUSE WORKER
Omnilife
01.2023 - 06.2024
PROFESSIONAL BARISTA
Yoko Tea
12.2022 - 06.2023
PROFESSIONAL BARISTA
Athanasiou S.A.
04.2022 - 11.2022
Grill Chef
Exquisiteces Mega Pan
06.2021 - 04.2022
GERENTE
Exquisiteces Mega Pan Panamá
11.2020 - 11.2022
SUPERVISOR, WAREHOUSE MANAGER
Exquisiteces Mega Pan Panamá
11.2020 - 04.2022
PRIMARIA -
hermanos narvaez
GED -
cristhian american school