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Derek Opalec

Montreal,QC

Summary

As a highly adaptable person, I am able to work both as an individual or in a team. I’m analytical minded with a strong attention to detail. I am eager to grow alongside others, contributing to shared goals while developing my skills and earning more experience that will help me as a person.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Kitchen Supervisor

IGA Lipari
7151 Côte Saint Luc Rd, Côte Saint-Luc, QC
07.2021 - 06.2025
  • Coordinated with other departments to ensure timely delivery of meals to guests.
  • Resolved customer complaints regarding food quality or service issues.
  • Ensured all kitchen staff adhered to food safety and sanitation regulations.
  • Trained new employees on proper cooking techniques, recipes and food preparation methods.

Production Machine Operator

Spector & Co.
5700 Rue Kieran, Saint-Laurent, QC
07.2023 - 04.2024
  • Identified defective parts during inspection process and reported them to supervisor immediately.
  • Provided support to other departments when needed.
  • Managed inventory and supplies to ensure materials were available when needed.
  • Recognized by management for providing exceptional customer service.

Drive-Thru Cashier

McDonalds
1300 Beaumont Avenue, QC
08.2020 - 05.2021
  • Assisted in training new employees on restaurant procedures and policies.
  • Processed payments using cash register, debit and credit card terminals, and other point of sale equipment.
  • Restocked inventory when necessary to maintain sufficient levels at the front counter area.
  • Verified that orders were accurate and complete before delivering them to customers.

Education

Associate of Arts - Communication Arts & Literature

Vanier College
821 Sainte Croix Ave, Saint-Laurent
06-2025

High School Diploma -

Paul Gérin-Lajoie-d'Outremont
475 Av. Bloomfield, Outremont
09-2020

Skills

  • Language proficiency in both English and French (written and spoken)
  • Graphic design tools: Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign
  • Knowledge of Microsoft Office: Word, Outlook, Excel

Certification

  • STARS Program Participant, KONTRAVOID, 2024
  • Class 5 Driver's License, 2021
  • Art Exhibition Participant La Revue Dinozart, 2019
  • Military Cadet, 2018
  • School Film Bagages Actor, 2017
  • Counselor in Training & Camp Singerman, 2015

Timeline

Production Machine Operator

Spector & Co.
07.2023 - 04.2024

Kitchen Supervisor

IGA Lipari
07.2021 - 06.2025

Drive-Thru Cashier

McDonalds
08.2020 - 05.2021

Associate of Arts - Communication Arts & Literature

Vanier College

High School Diploma -

Paul Gérin-Lajoie-d'Outremont
Derek Opalec