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Aaron McDonald

Albury,NSW

Summary

Driven and collaborative professional with a strong background in customer service and team leadership, notably at McDonald's Restaurant. Excelled in food preparation and safe food handling, enhancing customer satisfaction and operational efficiency. Demonstrated exceptional problem-solving abilities and commitment to safety standards, contributing significantly to workplace productivity and team success.

Overview

2025
years of professional experience

Work History

McDonald's Restaurant

Crew Member

Job overview

  • Provided excellent customer service by greeting customers and meeting quality expectations.
  • Operated cash register to ring up final bill and process various forms of payment.
  • Took orders, prepared meals, and collected payments.
  • Worked well with teammates and accepted coaching from management team.
  • Became familiar with products to answer questions and make suggestions.
  • Worked front counter, drive-thru and other areas.
  • Cleaned and maintained all areas of restaurant to promote clean image.
  • Collaborated with team members to complete orders.
  • Trained new team members on procedures, customer service, and sales techniques.
  • Prepared products following restaurant, health, and safety standards and procedures.
  • Addressed guest needs, questions, or concerns to create optimum experience onboard.
  • Stocked shelves to organize aisles in assigned department.
  • Assisted other team members to achieve goals.
  • Kept food preparation area, equipment, and utensils clean and sanitary.
  • Accurately operated cash register to process customer payments.
  • Documented customer orders and conveyed special requests to kitchen staff.
  • Replenished serving stations with fresh food and cleaned up spills.
  • Prepared recipe ingredients by washing, peeling, cutting, and measuring.
  • Completed milkshakes and ice cream desserts for customers.
  • Loaded dishwasher with china and thoroughly hand-washed dishes, pans and utensils to tidy up serving line.
  • Properly labeled and stored food and fresh ingredients in cooler or freezer to optimize freshness.

On Top Edge Protection

Scaffold Helper
04.2024 - 09.2024

Job overview

  • Maintained safety and operational procedures for Number projects at heights of up to Number feet.
  • Trained over Number newly hired employees on safest ways to erect and take down scaffolding.
  • Utilized ladders, small lifts and rope access systems to safely access hard-to-reach areas.
  • Erected scaffolding for Number jobs from Type projects to Type.
  • Assembled, erected and dismantled scaffolding structures to meet project needs.
  • Verified all scaffolding materials were stored safely and securely.
  • Followed OSHA regulations and safety standards when installing and working with scaffolding.
  • Worked around live machinery and ongoing operations to complete Number scaffolding projects on-time and under budget.
  • Carried materials and equipment weighing up to Number pounds onto job sites in various climates and weather conditions.
  • Trained new employees on proper safety procedures for working on scaffolding.
  • Built custom scaffolding structures to specifications for diverse applications.
  • Safely installed and dismantled scaffolding from aerial lifts and larger lifts.
  • Disassembled scaffolding and equipment when projects were completed or after each shift according to strict schedules.
  • Worked in team-focused environment to collaboratively complete projects on time and within budget.
  • Set up and broke down scaffolding, shoring, and other support systems to meet project requirements.
  • Cleaned work areas, machines and equipment to maintain clean and safe job site.
  • Transported materials and tools from work truck to project areas and organized supplies based on likely needs.
  • Boosted team performance by collecting debris, extra materials, and tools to keep work areas clean and organized.
  • Measured and cut wood pieces using hand saws and powered saws.

Cool Off

Crew Member
06.2022 - 02.2024

Job overview

  • Worked well with teammates and accepted coaching from management team.
  • Became familiar with products to answer questions and make suggestions.
  • Cleaned and maintained all areas of restaurant to promote clean image.
  • Collaborated with team members to complete orders.
  • Trained new team members on procedures, customer service, and sales techniques.
  • Prepared products following restaurant, health, and safety standards and procedures.
  • Addressed guest needs, questions, or concerns to create optimum experience onboard.
  • Stocked shelves to organize aisles in assigned department.
  • Assisted other team members to achieve goals.
  • Kept food preparation area, equipment, and utensils clean and sanitary.
  • Replenished serving stations with fresh food and cleaned up spills.
  • Properly labeled and stored food and fresh ingredients in cooler or freezer to optimize freshness.
  • Observed customer purchases in line and differentiated between standard portions.
  • Loaded food, dishes and utensils on carts and trays to transport from designated food preparation areas to designated tables.
  • Filled out daily shift log to record amount of food prepared, used and leftover.

On Top Edge Protection

Scaffold Builder
10.2020 - 11.2020

Job overview

  • Disassembled scaffolding and equipment when projects were completed or after each shift according to strict schedules.
  • Trained over Number newly hired employees on safest ways to erect and take down scaffolding.
  • Maintained safety and operational procedures for Number projects at heights of up to Number feet.
  • Assembled and disassembled tiered seating for public events.
  • Erected scaffolding for Number jobs from Type projects to Type.
  • Worked around live machinery and ongoing operations to complete Number scaffolding projects on-time and under budget.
  • Carried materials and equipment weighing up to Number pounds onto job sites in various climates and weather conditions.
  • Accurately constructed scaffolding for confined spaces such as Type areas for Number projects
  • Built custom scaffolding structures to specifications for diverse applications.
  • Worked in team-focused environment to collaboratively complete projects on time and within budget.
  • Utilized problem-solving skills to troubleshoot and resolve issues with scaffolding structures.
  • Followed OSHA regulations and safety standards when installing and working with scaffolding.
  • Followed protocols and stayed organized to provide personal and teammate safety.

Cool Off

Crew Member
06.2018 - 09.2020

Job overview

  • Worked well with teammates and accepted coaching from management team.
  • Became familiar with products to answer questions and make suggestions.
  • Cleaned and maintained all areas of restaurant to promote clean image.
  • Collaborated with team members to complete orders.
  • Trained new team members on procedures, customer service, and sales techniques.
  • Prepared products following restaurant, health, and safety standards and procedures.
  • Assisted other team members to achieve goals.
  • Documented customer orders and conveyed special requests to kitchen staff.
  • Properly labeled and stored food and fresh ingredients in cooler or freezer to optimize freshness.
  • Filled out daily shift log to record amount of food prepared, used and leftover.

Douglas Earth Moving

Laborer
05.2016 - 09.2018

Job overview

  • Performed general housekeeping and cleaning tasks.
  • Loaded, unloaded, and moved material to and from storage and production areas.
  • Inspected tools and equipment to maintain safety and efficiency.
  • Provided labor support to carpenters, masons and other skilled trades.
  • Used variety of hand and power tools to complete tasks.
  • Dug trenches, backfilled holes and compacted earth to prepare for new construction.
  • Operated forklifts and boom lifts to complete various tasks.
  • Cleaned and maintained tools, equipment and worksites.
  • Loaded and unloaded materials onto trucks and trailers.
  • Loaded and unloaded materials and equipment onto and off construction sites.
  • Moved and cleared debris from work sites to dispose of in designated areas.
  • Followed instructions and safety protocols while operating machinery and equipment.
  • Managed safe and efficient use of tools and equipment on construction sites.
  • Mixed and poured concrete for variety of projects.
  • Followed instructions and safety protocols to prevent accidents and injuries.

Hungry Jack's

Crew Member
06.2013 - 10.2015

Job overview

  • Provided excellent customer service by greeting customers and meeting quality expectations.
  • Operated cash register to ring up final bill and process various forms of payment.
  • Took orders, prepared meals, and collected payments.
  • Worked well with teammates and accepted coaching from management team.
  • Became familiar with products to answer questions and make suggestions.
  • Worked front counter, drive-thru and other areas.
  • Cleaned and maintained all areas of restaurant to promote clean image.
  • Collaborated with team members to complete orders.
  • Trained new team members on procedures, customer service, and sales techniques.
  • Prepared products following restaurant, health, and safety standards and procedures.
  • Addressed guest needs, questions, or concerns to create optimum experience onboard.
  • Stocked shelves to organize aisles in assigned department.
  • Assisted other team members to achieve goals.
  • Kept food preparation area, equipment, and utensils clean and sanitary.
  • Accurately operated cash register to process customer payments.
  • Documented customer orders and conveyed special requests to kitchen staff.
  • Kept drawer balanced by accurately processing cash, credit and debit payments.
  • Replenished serving stations with fresh food and cleaned up spills.
  • Readied customers' take-out orders in secure bags with appropriate amounts of condiments, silverware and napkins.
  • Prepared recipe ingredients by washing, peeling, cutting, and measuring.
  • Completed milkshakes and ice cream desserts for customers.
  • Replenished condiments, beverages, and supplies while maintaining cleanliness of service areas.
  • Maintained effective supply levels by monitoring and reordering food stock and dry goods.
  • Reconciled receipt totals, cash and credit payments to address shortages.
  • Loaded dishwasher with china and thoroughly hand-washed dishes, pans and utensils to tidy up serving line.
  • Properly labeled and stored food and fresh ingredients in cooler or freezer to optimize freshness.
  • Observed customer purchases in line and differentiated between standard portions.
  • Prepared salads, soups and sandwiches for customers.
  • Delivered exceptional service as illustrated through multiple positive Yelp reviews.
  • Kept kitchen, counter and dining areas cleaned and sanitized.
  • Brewed coffee and tea and changed out drink station syrups.
  • Backed up servers by setting up trays and completing some food deliveries.
  • Performed serving, cleaning and stocking to high standards and provided excellent customer satisfaction.
  • Checked on dining areas frequently to clean up spills, wipe down tables and restock stations.
  • Filled out daily shift log to record amount of food prepared, used and leftover.

Education

Murray High School
Albury, NSW

Year 9
03.2008

University Overview

Skills

  • Food Preparation
  • Beverage Preparation
  • Inventory Restocking
  • Cooking
  • Food Running
  • Order Management
  • Health Code Compliance
  • Customer Engagement
  • Customer Service
  • Safe Food Handling
  • Drive-Thru Operations
  • Inventory Counts
  • Machine Operations
  • Quality Control Checks
  • Taking Orders
  • Production Line Work
  • Hospitality service expertise
  • Commercial fishing
  • Workplace Efficiency
  • Valid Driver's License
  • Clear Communication
  • Telephone Etiquette
  • Flexible Schedule
  • Safety awareness
  • Integrity and Honesty
  • Passenger relations
  • Supplies Monitoring and Restocking
  • Creativity and Innovation
  • Crew Leadership
  • Safety
  • Store Opening and Closing
  • Equipment Maintenance
  • Safe Vehicle Operation
  • Interactive communication skills
  • Cash Handling
  • Housekeeping
  • Initiative and Self-Motivation
  • Teamwork and Collaboration
  • Complex Problem-Solving
  • Team Contributions
  • Ordering Procedures
  • Verbal and written communication
  • Visual Communication
  • Forklift Operation
  • Performance Improvement
  • Company standards
  • Sanitizing
  • Cleaning
  • Time Management
  • Problem-Solving
  • Heavy Lifting

Timeline

Scaffold Helper
On Top Edge Protection
04.2024 - 09.2024
Crew Member
Cool Off
06.2022 - 02.2024
Scaffold Builder
On Top Edge Protection
10.2020 - 11.2020
Crew Member
Cool Off
06.2018 - 09.2020
Laborer
Douglas Earth Moving
05.2016 - 09.2018
Crew Member
Hungry Jack's
06.2013 - 10.2015
Crew Member
McDonald's Restaurant
Murray High School
Year 9
Aaron McDonald