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Becky Valpy

Becky Valpy

Springfield

Summary

Dynamic professional with extensive experience in community engagement and event organization at Plunket. Proven ability to enhance customer service and ensure safety compliance in fast-paced environments. Skilled in food preparation and team collaboration, consistently delivering exceptional results while fostering positive relationships. Committed to creating memorable experiences for clients and community members alike.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience
2022
2022
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification

Work History

Plunket coffee group volunteer

Plunket
Darfield
10.2024 - Current
  • Organized community events to promote volunteer opportunities and engagement.
  • Helped with prep, set up, and breakdown of community and public events.
  • Open plunket rooms and register all mums and babies attending coffee group

Toy library member and committee member

Sheffield Springfield toy library
Sheffield
09.2023 - Current
  • Attend meetings and assist with small jobs to do with upkeep of the toy library
  • Organized events to promote community engagement and raise awareness of initiatives.
  • Attended meetings, listened to presentations and discussed various topics with other committee members.
  • Assist with opening and closing of toy library sessions

Cafe Worker

Dandelion and Clover Cafe
West Melton
12.2024 - 06.2025
  • Prepared beverages and food items according to standard recipes.
  • Maintained cleanliness and organization of workstations during shifts.
  • Assisted customers with menu selections and answered questions.
  • Operated cash register and processed customer transactions efficiently.
  • Collaborated with team members to ensure smooth café operations.
  • Followed health and safety guidelines for food preparation and handling.
  • Provided friendly service to enhance customer dining experiences.
  • Performed opening, closing duties such as setting up, breaking down stations prior to, after shift hours.
  • Cleaned tables in the dining area before and after customer seating.
  • Prepared and served a variety of coffee beverages to customer specifications.

Cook

West Otago Town and Country Club
Tapanui
08.2020 - 12.2021
  • Prepared and cooked menu items following recipes and quality standards.
  • Maintained cleanliness and organization of kitchen area and cooking equipment.
  • Collaborated with team members to ensure timely food preparation and service.
  • Monitored food temperatures to ensure compliance with health regulations.
  • Cleaned kitchen equipment, surfaces, utensils and dishes.
  • Operated grills, fryers and broilers to cook items to quality guidelines.
  • Operated ovens, fryers and mixers safely to prevent kitchen accidents and machinery malfunction.
  • Maintained a clean working environment by sweeping, mopping floors, washing surfaces and emptying trash cans.

Private Nanny

Multiple families
Tapanui
01.2018 - 12.2021
  • Supervised daily activities and routines for children of varying ages.
  • Prepared nutritious meals and snacks tailored to children's dietary needs.
  • Organized educational games and activities to promote learning and development.
  • Managed schedules, including playdates, school drop-offs, and extracurriculars.
  • Communicated regularly with parents about children's progress and behavior.
  • Maintained a safe and clean environment for children to explore freely.
  • Assisted with homework and supported academic growth through tutoring sessions.
  • Bathed and dressed babies, changed diapers, and prepared bottles and feeding equipment.

Cafe Worker

Harlis Cafe
Heriot
05.2018 - 09.2020
  • Prepared beverages and food items according to standard recipes.
  • Maintained cleanliness and organization of workstations during shifts.
  • Assisted customers with menu selections and answered questions.

Education

Blue Mountain College
Tapanui, Otago

Skills

  • Event organization
  • Community engagement
  • Customer service
  • Food preparation
  • Safety compliance
  • Team collaboration
  • Cash handling
  • Time management
  • Communication skills
  • Problem solving
  • Attention to detail

Certification

  • Full Manual Car Licence
  • Barista course
  • Food Safety Unit 167
  • First aid experienced (previously held certificate)

Timeline

Cafe Worker

Dandelion and Clover Cafe
12.2024 - 06.2025

Plunket coffee group volunteer

Plunket
10.2024 - Current

Toy library member and committee member

Sheffield Springfield toy library
09.2023 - Current

Cook

West Otago Town and Country Club
08.2020 - 12.2021

Cafe Worker

Harlis Cafe
05.2018 - 09.2020

Private Nanny

Multiple families
01.2018 - 12.2021

Blue Mountain College

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