Kirt Richards
Blackwater,QLD
Summary
Detailed groundskeeper cultivates and cares for grounds and landscaping surrounding properties or buildings. Physically fit and strong individual with outstanding physical stamina to handle work in both cold and hot weather. Deeply familiar with landscaping tools and equipment operations. Solid experience gathered from varied positions.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Greenskeeper
The Bluff Palms Motel
05.2022 - Current
- Utilized power tools and landscaping machines to maintain outdoor areas.
- Trimmed greenery, shrubs, and hedges to maintain uniform appearance.
- Utilized lawn striping methods for healthy grass growing and appearance.
- Removed tree stumps, roots and debris for cohesive landscape appearance.
- Vacuumed pool using to remove dirt, debris and contaminants at bottom of pool.
- Assembled and disassembled filters for pool openings, closings and repairs.
- Tested and balanced pool water to maintain safe and healthy swimming environment.
- Brushed pool walls and floors to reduce algae and slime formation and prevent staining.
- Cut trees and shrubs to shape and maintain landscape.
Cook
Crazy Joker
02.2020 - 02.2021
- Maintained clean and organized work areas at all times to bring safety and quality to food preparation process.
- Prepared multiple orders simultaneously during peak periods with high accuracy rate, maximizing customer satisfaction, and repeat business.
- Prepared food items in compliance with recipes and portioning control guidelines.
- Checked for quality, kept track of old and new items and rotated stock to confirm freshness of food and ingredients.
- Managed time by organizing and prioritizing kitchen duties to prepare and serve food quickly.
- Set up and prepared cooking supplies and workstations during opening and closing to maximize productivity.
- Removed trash, debris and other waste materials from premises.
- Handled equipment, chemicals, and materials properly and with caution.
Cook
The Coffee Club
03.2018 - 08.2019
- Maintained clean and organized work areas at all times to bring safety and quality to food preparation process.
- Prepared multiple orders simultaneously during peak periods with high accuracy rate, maximizing customer satisfaction, and repeat business.
- Prepared food items in compliance with recipes and portioning control guidelines.
- Checked for quality, kept track of old and new items and rotated stock to confirm freshness of food and ingredients.
- Managed time by organizing and prioritizing kitchen duties to prepare and serve food quickly.
- Worked between two coffee club restaurants as line cook and solo cook
Kitchenhand
CQ Leagues Club
05.2017 - 03.2018
- Maintained clean, trash-free workspaces to maximize productivity and safety.
- Cleaned and sanitized dishes and utensils, consistently keeping adequate supplies on hand for expected customer loads.
- Managed time to juggle multiple tasks simultaneously with ease.
- Chopped vegetables, cut up fruit, and prepared sauces when kitchen staff was busy.
- Labeled and stored all food items correctly and checked expiration dates routinely.
Builder's Laborer
QANTAC
01.2015 - 05.2017
- Utilized hammers, saws, squares, levels, and fastening devices to complete projects.
- Worked independently in fast-paced environment while meeting productivity and quality expectations.
- Worked with more knowledgeable professionals to grow understanding of principles and construction standards.
- Followed blueprints and diagrams to complete projects according to specifications.
Builder's Laborer
Shadforths Civil Engineering Contractors
01.2012 - 05.2014
- Utilized hammers, saws, squares, levels, and fastening devices to complete projects.
- Worked independently in fast-paced environment while meeting productivity and quality expectations.
- Worked with more knowledgeable professionals to grow understanding of principles and construction standards.
- Followed blueprints and diagrams to complete projects according to specifications.
- Demonstrated safe and proper operation of equipment and tools to prevent harm to team members.
- Determined correct rigging requirements for equipment based on job specifications and environmental conditions.
- Worked at heights and in confined spaces without difficulty.
Education
Blackwater State High School
Blackwater, QLDSkills
- Fertilizer Application
- Project Presentation
- Chemical Application
- Deck Installation
- Lawn Mowing
- Customer Service
- Basic Carpentry
- Landscape Maintenance
- Lawn Care
- Soil Preparation
- Watering Lawns and Trees
- Hedge Walls
- Extremely fit
Timeline
Greenskeeper
The Bluff Palms Motel
05.2022 - Current
Cook
Crazy Joker
02.2020 - 02.2021
Cook
The Coffee Club
03.2018 - 08.2019
Kitchenhand
CQ Leagues Club
05.2017 - 03.2018
Builder's Laborer
QANTAC
01.2015 - 05.2017
Builder's Laborer
Shadforths Civil Engineering Contractors
01.2012 - 05.2014
Blackwater State High School
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