Valentino Perez Elizalde
Mentone,VIC
Summary
Dependable and hardworking professional with over five years of experience across customer service and fast-paced kitchen environments. Proven ability to deliver friendly, efficient service while maintaining high standards of food safety, hygiene and workplace safety. Proficient in teamwork, time management and task prioritisation during high-volume periods, maintaining a reliable, positive and proactive attitude.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Meat Packer
Costco Wholesale
Moorabbin Airport, VIC
09.2024 - Current
- Provided customer service at the meat department entrance, assisting members with enquiries and product selection.
- Actively supported customers on the shop floor, responding to questions during busy trading periods.
- Safely handled raw meat products in accordance with food safety, hygiene and workplace health and safety regulations.
- Packed, wrapped and labelled a variety of meat products, ensuring quality and presentation standards.
- Maintained a clean, organised and well-stocked department, enhancing operational efficiency while delivering a positive customer experience.
- Worked effectively as part of a team in a fast-paced environment to meet production and service demands.
Kitchen Team Leader
Kickin' Inn
Highett, VIC
11.2020 - 08.2024
- Delegated duties to kitchen team, trained new staff and participated in staff meetings, discussing workflow efficiency, service standards and team performance.
- Thrived in a high-volume, fast-paced environment, efficiently serving over 50 customers per hour.
- Created shift plans to ensure a seamless transition from lunch to dinner service.
- Effectively communicated with kitchen staff and team WhatsApp groups to report issues and promote best practices for workplace safety and hygiene.
- Managed daily inventory counts, coordinated stock orders, ensured accurate receipt and verification while organising storage of delivered items.
Education
Bachelor's Degree - Advanced Manufacturing and Mechatronics
RMIT University
Melbourne, VIC07-2026
Associate's Degree - Engineering Technology
RMIT University
Melbourne, VIC11.2023
Skills
- Customer-focused service
- Verbal and written communication
- Time management and multitasking
- Team collaboration
- Attention to detail
- Process improvement and efficiency
- Food safety and hygiene compliance
- Workplace safety awareness
- Quality control and assurance
- Adaptability in fast-paced environments
- Leadership and staff training
- Reliability and punctuality
Timeline
Meat Packer
Costco Wholesale
09.2024 - Current
Kitchen Team Leader
Kickin' Inn
11.2020 - 08.2024
Bachelor's Degree - Advanced Manufacturing and Mechatronics
RMIT University
Associate's Degree - Engineering Technology
RMIT University