Melanni Sanchez Larra , FSCO, Safety Officer 2

Quality Assurance/Research & Development/Food Safety, Hygiene & Sanitation.

Metro Cebu

About

• With combined 14 years of experience in Quality Assurance, Research and Development, Food Safety, Hygiene & Sanitation and Auditing both in Manufacturing and Hotel Industry • Strong interpersonal, analytical and organizational skills • Attended Lead Auditor training for FSSC 22000 V4.1 ISO 22000:2018 (Food Safety Management Systems). • Certified Food Safety Compliance Officer by Food Safety and Hygiene Academy of Philippines Certified Safety Officer 2 by Dole accredited training body for occupational safety and health. • Successfully passed with Merit HABC Level 3 Award in Supervising Food Safety in Catering (QCF) awarded by Highfield awarding body for compliance by Boecker’s International Offshore. • Exposure to Regulatory, Statutory and International Standards such Joint Commission International (JCI) for Life and Fire safety, Environmental Safety and Infection Control. • Well verse in ISO 9001:2008 (Quality Management Systems) and a certified Internal Quality Auditor

Experience

  • Regional Quality Assurance Manager at Linkage Foods
    Mar 2023 - Present · 3 yrs 4 mos

    Responsible for delivering optimum quality of the company's services and goods. Ensure consistent quality accross all plants which are located in various areas of the country namely : Cebu, La Union, Iloilo, Naga, Cagayan De oro and Davao. Ensure compliance with laws, regulations and environmental standards. Conducts internal audit.

  • Hygiene and Sanitation Manager at Discovery Shores Boracay
    Dec 2021 - Mar 2023 · 1 yr 4 mos

  • Hygiene Manager at Crimson Resort & Spa Mactan
    Mar 2018 - Dec 2021 · 3 yrs 10 mos

     Designs, establishes, implements and maintains quality standards and FSMS to ensure compliance with mandatory and regulatory requirements.  Develops and Reviews Policies and Procedures in compliance with the requirements of Food Safety Management System, Hygiene, Environment and Sanitation  Conducts F&B inspection weekly and random Walk through Audit with Chef in charge  Submits weekly consolidated report to the General Manager  Reviews corrective action taken by process owners and prepare preventive action reports  Submits monthly report to corporate office (Chroma Hospitality Inc.)  Conducts Risk assesments and Review it with Executive Assistant Manager , Executive chef and Food and Beverage Manager  Conducts Quarterly Basic Food Safety Training to Food and Non Food Handlers.  Conducts supplier Audit for HACCP System Compliance  Vice chairman for Health and Safety committee; member of GROW committee (Green, Responsible Operation and Waste management)

  • Assistant Hygiene Manager at Quest Hotel & Conference Center - Cebu
    Mar 2018 - Nov 2018 · 9 mos

     Manages both Quest and Crimson in implementing Food Safety, Hygiene and Sanitation.  With almost the same scope and responsibilities as Crimson Resort and Spa.  Member of Environmental, Health, Food and Safety (EHFS) committee that ensures all efforts are continually reviewed, updated and communicated to all staff

  • Head Of Quality Assurance at Linkage Foods
    Mar 2017 - Mar 2018 · 1 yr 1 mo

    • Manages and guide a team of 14 Quality Assurance and 21 Stewarding & Sanitation Staffs employees, ensuring that all designated tasks were accomplished to their best effort and capabilities. • Designs in setting up procedure, parameters and quality specifications as required by our clients (JFC group, Philippine Seven Corporation, Kuya J’s restaurants) and in house brands. • Handles chemical dilution and understand proper concentration through calculated measurements in compliance with the requirement of Philippine Sanitation Code • Performs and teaches staffs on how to conduct laboratory analysis, (%MC determination, FFA Analysis, Temp. Monitoring, Titration etc.) • Maintains Quality Food Safety System Records, including all CCP monitoring is carried out effectively, report any non-conformities and report follow up action. • Initiates meeting with management group, discuss issues and communicate to all levels of the organization. • Handles customer complains, conducts traceability study and meet up with clients when quality concerns arises. • Manages Conduct sensory evaluation and shelf life study of new and existing products.