Valenthina Whitebooi
@valenthinawhitebooi
Customer-focused cashier and food-service professional with strong service, safety, and POS skills.
What I'm looking for
I am a dynamic, detail-oriented customer service professional with multi-year experience as a cashier, counter hand, and general kitchen assistant. I have completed Grade 11 and multiple workplace certifications in health & safety, food safety, POPI compliance, cashier operations, and Microsoft Office, and I consistently deliver accurate transactions and high-quality customer interactions.
I excel at maintaining clean, organized work areas, managing inventory, and following regulatory standards, and I bring strong teamwork, leadership, and communication skills to fast-paced retail and hospitality environments. My training and hands-on experience make me reliable for roles that value safety, efficiency, and excellent customer engagement.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Cashier
OK Foods
Nov 2023 - Jul 2024 (8 months)
Processed cash and card transactions accurately, balanced cash drawers, resolved customer inquiries, and maintained an organized checkout area to support store operations.
Counter Hand, Confectionist
Spar
Dec 2020 - Jun 2023 (2 years 6 months)
Managed daily bakery operations including preparing and decorating confectionery, maintained displays and inventory, and processed customer transactions while enforcing food safety standards.
Cashier
Hillside Liquors
Sep 2019 - Nov 2020 (1 year 2 months)
Handled sales transactions and returns, provided customer assistance, and supported inventory tasks while maintaining a clean and efficient checkout environment.
Chef & General Assistant
Hillside Take Aways
Aug 2018 - Aug 2019 (1 year)
Assisted in meal preparation and kitchen operations, maintained cleanliness and inventory, and collaborated with staff to deliver consistent, high-quality food service.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
The SPAR Academy (Food Safety course listed as The SPAT Academy in CV)
Certificate, Food Safety
2021 - 2021
Activities and societies: Practical activities in sanitation, risk assessment, and contamination prevention
Completed Food Safety training covering handling, storage, sanitation practices, and hazard analysis to ensure compliance with health regulations.
The SPAR Academy
Certificate, Workplace Safety and Retail Operations
2021 - 2021
Activities and societies: Practical exercises in safety protocols, cashier POS operation, and data protection case studies
Completed short courses in Health & Safety, POPI Act compliance, and Cashier Training covering safety protocols, data protection, and POS transaction handling.
Spar E-Learning
Certificate, Hospitality Operations
2021 - 2021
Activities and societies: Analysis of traffic patterns and implementation of crowd control measures
Completed Guest Movement Module focusing on optimizing guest flow and visitor experience through crowd management and operational strategies.
Saxonsea Secondary
Grade 11, General Secondary Education
2014 - 2014
Activities and societies: Group projects; extracurricular activities promoting leadership and community involvement
Completed Grade 11 with focus on mathematics, science, and literature, participating in group projects and extracurricular activities to develop teamwork and leadership.
Sisonke Cape Access
Certificate, Computer Literacy
2012 - 2012
Activities and societies: Hands-on training in productivity software and online research techniques
Completed a computer course covering Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Publisher, and Internet research to build foundational digital literacy.
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