Jake Traeger
Port Vincent,SA
Summary
Driven and versatile professional with a background in garden maintenance at Port Vincent Caravan Park & Seaside Cabins and a proven track record in enhancing outdoor aesthetics through expert landscaping care and effective team collaboration. Excelled in customer service, ensuring positive experiences while mastering time management and power tool operation to deliver projects efficiently.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Gardner
Port Vincent Caravan Park & Seaside Cabins
10.2020 - Current
- Performed fall and spring cleanup to clear brush and debris from landscaped areas.
- Identified and removed invasive plants and noxious weeds for garden aesthetics and ecosystem health.
- Planted and cultivated by preparing soil and watering and fertilizing plants for thriving and healthy results.
- Used shears, pruners, and chainsaws to prune and trim hedges and shrubs.
- Maintained healthy gardens by timely pruning, fertilizing, mulching, and pest control measures.
- Maintained cleanliness and safety of job sites by properly disposing of waste and returning tools and equipment to proper storage locations.
- Used trimmers and chainsaws for grounds maintenance, brush clearing, and tree removal and thinning.
- Boosted curb appeal by keeping lawns well-manicured through mowing, edging, and trimming services.
Kitchen Hand
Ventnor Hotel
07.2014 - 09.2020
- Ensured cleanliness and sanitation by thoroughly washing dishes, utensils, and kitchen equipment.
- Cleaned and sanitized dishes and utensils, consistently keeping adequate supplies on hand for expected customer loads.
- Maintained a well-organized work area by consistently cleaning surfaces and organizing supplies.
- Maintained clean, trash-free workspaces to maximize productivity and safety.
- Supported chefs in food preparation tasks such as chopping ingredients, peeling vegetables, and marinating meats.
- Collaborated with other kitchen staff members to ensure smooth workflow during peak dining hours.
- Managed time to juggle multiple tasks simultaneously with ease.
- Followed proper handling and sanitation procedures to comply with food safety standards and protocols.
- Labeled and stored all food items correctly and checked expiration dates routinely.
- Chopped vegetables, cut up fruit, and prepared sauces when kitchen staff was busy.
- Contributed to a positive team atmosphere through effective communication with colleagues and supervisors.
- Plated and presented food following chef requirements.
- Assisted with meal presentation, garnishing dishes, and arranging serving platters to create an appealing visual display.
- Transported food items from storage areas to kitchen for prepping.
- Unloaded food deliveries and stored items in proper locations for easy access.
- Operated kitchen equipment in accordance with manufacturer instructions.
Shop Assistant
IGA Port Vincent
03.2012 - 06.2014
- Completed daily tasks accurately and on-time to support shop needs.
- Maintained a clean and organized shop floor, optimizing space for ease of customer navigation.
- Swept and mopped floor, wiped windows and fixtures after closing to support cleanliness and maintain organized store.
- Provided excellent customer service, promptly addressing inquiries and resolving issues.
- Assisted customers in locating items, ensuring a positive shopping experience.
- Checked incoming orders and organized new stock.
- Organized shelves to remove slow moving items and add new merchandise.
- Greeted customers entering store and offered assistance with requirements.
- Collected payment by cash, debit or credit card and used Point of Sale system to process transaction.
Education
Minlaton District School
Minlaton, SASkills
- Time Management
- Garden maintenance
- Planting flowers and bushes
- Team Collaboration
- Using hand tools
- Maintaining equipment
- Flexible Schedule
- Safety Procedures
- Lawn and Grounds Maintenance
- Watering lawns and trees
- Garden Restoration
- Customer service and assistance
- Mowing and edging
- Tree trimming and cutting branches
- Irrigation System Maintenance
- Tool Maintenance
- Landscaping Care
- Weeding gardens
- Chemical Preparation and Mixing
- Pest Control
- Landscaping Equipment Operation
- Pruning skills
- Mowing and Weed Whacking
- Power Tool Operation
Timeline
Gardner
Port Vincent Caravan Park & Seaside Cabins
10.2020 - Current
Kitchen Hand
Ventnor Hotel
07.2014 - 09.2020
Shop Assistant
IGA Port Vincent
03.2012 - 06.2014
Minlaton District School
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