Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Affiliations
Timeline
Generic

Victor Melendez

HOLLYWOOD,FL

Summary

Culinary professional with extensive experience at Compass Group USA, specializing in food safety management and team leadership. Achieved significant cost savings while improving order accuracy and reducing waste, resulting in enhanced operational efficiency and customer satisfaction. Skilled in fostering collaboration and resolving issues in high-pressure environments.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience

Work History

Cook Shift Leader

Compass Group USA
Weston, FL
03.2024 - 04.2025
  • Audited food orders to ensure accuracy prior to dispatch
  • Reviewed food orders to verify accuracy before they were sent out.
  • Implemented cost saving measures while still maintaining high quality standards.
  • Developed strategies to reduce waste and increase efficiency within the kitchen.

Line Operator

JW Marriot turnberry
Ventura, FL
05.2018 - 02.2023
  • Assisted coworkers in troubleshooting and resolving mechanical issues quickly.
  • Adjusted machine settings to optimize product quality, speed, and output levels.

Line Cook

Marenas Hotel
Sunny Island, FL
10.2009 - 06.2018
  • Assisted in prep work such as washing vegetables or butchering meat when needed.
  • Communicated effectively with other staff members regarding orders and menu changes.
  • Responded quickly to any customer complaints or concerns about their dining experience.
  • Adhered to sanitation policies at all times when handling food products.

Education

High School Diploma -

Ricardo Palma (Peru)
Lima
12-1980

Skills

  • Food safety management
  • Inventory control
  • Cost management
  • Waste minimization
  • Order accuracy
  • Team leadership

Affiliations

I have been working in the hospitality industry for over 30 years have a lot of professional experience,having worked in Europe for many years have that experience of two cultures. Control professionalism,calm, trying to form a team with my colleagues,helping other to seek precision,speed,and professionalism.

Timeline

Cook Shift Leader

Compass Group USA
03.2024 - 04.2025

Line Operator

JW Marriot turnberry
05.2018 - 02.2023

Line Cook

Marenas Hotel
10.2009 - 06.2018

High School Diploma -

Ricardo Palma (Peru)