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Darren Le Gresley

Whistler,BC

Summary

Responsible steward with several years of experience and top-notch skills in customer service and task prioritization. Talented professional works successfully in both team and solitary roles. Ready to take on new challenges and learn new skills.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience

Work History

Steward/Banquets Food Service Waiter

Fairmont Hotel
Whistler, BC
07.2023 - 05.2024
  • Assisted cooks with preparing ingredients for meals or snacks.
  • Maintained a clean, safe, and organized work environment.
  • Removed trash from kitchen areas according to established procedures.
  • Disposed of waste materials in designated containers per health regulations.
  • Swept and mopped floors of the kitchen area on a regular basis.
  • Operated dishwashers to wash dishes, glasses, silverware, pots and pans.
  • Followed all company guidelines related to food safety standards during meal preparation.
  • Stocked supplies such as food items in refrigerators, freezers, cupboards.
  • Organized storage spaces in order to maximize efficiency while minimizing waste.
  • Reported any necessary repairs or replacements needed for kitchen equipment.
  • Kept dishware, glasses and utensils ready for customer needs by quickly scraping, washing and restacking items.
  • Restocked main kitchen areas with items from shelves, coolers, and freezers.
  • Filled trays with food, utensils, napkins and condiments to provide diners with meals and accessories.
  • Resolved guest complaints to maintain complete customer satisfaction.

Warehouse Worker

Tier One Computer Warehouse
Manchester
10.2022 - 06.2023
  • Organized warehouse space for efficient storage of products.
  • Assembled orders according to customer requests.
  • Inspected damaged goods prior to disposal or return to vendor.
  • Packaged items carefully using protective materials like bubble wrap or foam sheets.
  • Transported goods to designated areas within the warehouse facility.
  • Followed established guidelines for picking orders accurately.
  • Maintained a clean work area by sweeping, mopping, dusting shelves.
  • Loaded and unloaded trucks with hand-trucks, pallet jacks, and forklifts.
  • Staged and sorted multiple types of products for loading.
  • Moved large and bulky items manually or with pallet jacks or forklifts.
  • Used pallet jacks to move items to and from warehouse locations.
  • Kept shelves, workstations and pallet areas neat and tidy to maintain safe work environment.
  • Applied barcodes to cargo and used digital scanners to track and locate materials during transportation.
  • Packed boxes and stock using organizational guidelines.
  • Counted number of boxes or units in loading docks to confirm proper completion of work orders.

Racecourse/ Concert Booth Attendant (Casual)

Sep Events
Manchester
01.2023 - 05.2023
  • Processed payments for tickets using cash, credit cards or other forms of payment.
  • Developed an understanding of event schedules to better assist customers with inquiries.
  • Greeted customers, answered questions and provided assistance with ticket purchases.
  • Managed multiple tasks simultaneously in a fast-paced environment.

Car Park Attendant (Casual)

Sep Events
Manchester
01.2023 - 05.2023
  • Patrolled the grounds regularly to identify potential hazards or security risks.
  • Assisted visitors with locating their vehicles when needed.
  • Resolved disputes between customers over parking spaces or other issues.
  • Inspected vehicles upon entry and exit from the car park facility.
  • Handled customer complaints professionally and courteously.
  • Greeted customers and answered inquiries regarding parking fees, services, and regulations.
  • Directed traffic in order to maintain orderly flow of vehicles entering and exiting the car park facility.
  • Directed drivers to parking spots.
  • Positioned barricades and gates to maximize traffic flow through parking lot.

Gym Attendant (part Time)

Pure Gym
Manchester
01.2023 - 05.2023
  • Collected payments from customers for products purchased at the gym store.
  • Provided instruction on proper form when using exercise equipment.
  • Greeted members and provided general information about the gym facilities.
  • Monitored locker room areas for cleanliness and security purposes.
  • Performed maintenance of equipment, including cleaning and restocking weights, mats, and other supplies.
  • Conducted tours of the facility for prospective members.
  • Returned equipment to proper locations and re-racked weights, equipment and accessories.
  • Performed routine checks to ensure equipment and facilities were in good working condition.

Security Officer

First Contact
Wellington
01.2022 - 07.2022
  • Conducted regular security patrols of the facility grounds, parking lots, and perimeter areas.
  • Maintained accurate logs of all security related activities.
  • Greeted staff, guests, vendors, contractors. upon arrival at the facility entrance.
  • Confirmed visitor identification prior to granting entry into the building.
  • Participated in training sessions to stay up-to-date on current security trends and best practices.
  • Addressed problems quickly and reported clear information while working under minimal supervision.
  • Monitored building and property entrances and exits to detect intrusions and protect assets.

General Farm Worker

Terrasancta Vineyards/ Seeka Kiwis
Cromwell/Keri Keri (New Zealand)
01.2021 - 11.2021
  • Performed general maintenance tasks such as mowing, weeding, pruning.
  • Harvested grapes at peak ripeness for winemaking.
  • Planted and maintained grapevines in the vineyard.
  • Cleaned work areas and maintained grounds and landscaping.
  • Harvested fruits and vegetables by hand.
  • Displayed strong attention-to-detail when selecting only high-quality fruit for packaging purposes.
  • Harvested ripe kiwifruit from trees using hand tools such as clippers and shears.
  • Stacked boxes of fruit onto pallets according to customer specifications prior to shipping out orders.
  • Checked and inspected kiwifruit for size, shape, color, and quality.
  • Removed damaged fruit from the harvest area in order to maintain a healthy crop.

Fish Boat Unloader

Sealords
Nelson (New Zealand)
03.2020 - 12.2020
  • Unloaded containers from overseas shipments using appropriate lifting techniques.
  • Stacked and strapped merchandise on pallets to ensure safe transport.
  • Utilized material handling equipment including forklifts, hand trucks, and pallet jacks.
  • Repaired damaged packages before storing them away.
  • Sorted products into categories according to size, type, and color when necessary.
  • Tracked shipments electronically using computer systems or barcode scanners.
  • Cleaned empty storage areas to achieve proper sanitation regulations and make area fit for future use.
  • Applied barcodes to cargo and used digital scanners to track and locate materials during transportation.
  • Counted number of boxes or units in loading docks to confirm proper completion of work orders.
  • Packed boxes and stock using organizational guidelines.
  • Protected items by wrapping in cling film, padded moving blankets and tape.
  • Used scanners to track parcel information, condition or receipt.
  • Assisted in organizing the warehouse to optimize space and expedite the retrieval of goods.

Construction Laborer

Multi Civil Contractor/ Johnson Bro brothers
Wellington
08.2018 - 02.2020
  • Provided support to skilled tradespeople including carpenters, masons, plumbers, electricians.
  • Performed general clean-up activities onsite including sweeping and disposing of debris.
  • Mixed cement with sand or water to create mortar for bricklaying applications.
  • Built forms for pouring concrete foundations and slabs.
  • Erected scaffolding according to job specifications.
  • Cleaned up hazardous materials such as asbestos or lead paint during demolition projects.
  • Operated a variety of hand and power tools to complete tasks such as sawing, drilling, hammering, and excavating.
  • Carried tools and equipment between job sites as required.
  • Used picks and shovels to dig, spread and level dirt and gravel.
  • Loaded materials and tools into vehicles and unloaded upon arrival at jobsites.
  • Gained independent working skills and guided and mentored less experienced team members.
  • Demonstrated best safety practices working at heights and lifting various objects.
  • Controlled traffic passing near, in or around work zones.

Landscape Gardener

Northern beaches gardening & Landscaping
Sydney
06.2017 - 06.2018
  • Decorated gardens, paths and beds with stones or plants.
  • Trimmed or edged around flower beds, walks, or walls.
  • Watered lawns, plants, or trees, using sprinkler systems or watering cans as part of overall maintenance plan.
  • Cared for artificial turf fields, periodically removing turf and replacing cushioning pads.
  • Operated power tools such as mowers, edgers, blowers, trimmers.
  • Transported tools, equipment, and supplies to job sites as needed.
  • Maintained flower beds and lawns by weeding, mulching, pruning, and trimming plants.
  • Ensured that all personal protective gear was worn at all times while on the job site.
  • Cleaned work area after job completion ensuring all debris is properly disposed of.

Restaurant Team Member

Sandbar
Surfers Paradise (Gold Coast)
01.2017 - 03.2017
  • Performed opening side work duties including setting up dining area for guests arrival.
  • Communicated effectively with kitchen staff regarding customer orders and special requests.
  • Maintained cleanliness of dining area by wiping down surfaces, sweeping floors.
  • Stocked front-of-house supplies such as napkins, utensils, straws.
  • Greeted customers and provided menus.
  • Operated dishwasher following safety guidelines for cleaning dishes properly.
  • Collaborated with team to deliver timely service of items.
  • Chopped ingredients and prepped food items ahead of lunchtime and dinner rush periods.

Kitchen Hand

Hugo's
Sydney
10.2016 - 12.2016
  • Scrubbed and sanitized dishes, pots, pans, utensils, and other kitchen equipment.
  • Performed routine maintenance tasks such as cleaning filters in the dishwashing machine.
  • Ensured that workstations were kept neat and tidy throughout the shift.
  • Assisted in preparing salads and desserts when requested by chefs or supervisors.
  • Inspected all returned dishes for cleanliness before restocking them on shelves.
  • Swept and mopped floors in the kitchen area at regular intervals throughout shift.
  • Disposed of glassware that had been broken or chipped according to safety procedures.
  • Maintained adequate levels of cleaning supplies for washing dishes.
  • Stocked service areas with clean plates, bowls, cups, and other items as needed.
  • Removed garbage and trash to designated disposal areas in accordance with health regulations.
  • Unloaded deliveries from vendors ensuring that all items were accounted for.
  • Loaded dirty dishes into the dishwasher racks and unloaded clean dishes from the washer onto carts or shelves.
  • Backed up kitchen team members during heavy work periods to maximize team coverage.

Lifeguard Supervisor

LED Leisure Centre
Cornwall (England)
10.2014 - 10.2016
  • Observed swimmers from elevated chairs while scanning the entire pool deck.
  • Performed regular cleaning and maintenance of pool equipment.
  • Inspected facility grounds for hazardous conditions before opening the pool area for public use.
  • Provided excellent customer service by addressing patron complaints or concerns in a timely manner.
  • Maintained accurate records of incidents including accident reports, log books and incident reports.
  • Oversaw equipment storage space by assigning cleaning and organizing duties.
  • Supervised team of lifeguards, ensuring compliance with safety protocols and procedures.
  • Recognized swimmers in need of assistance and acted quickly.
  • Used radio and digital technology to stay in constant communication with other protective service workers.

Lifeguard

Butlins Minehead
Somerset (England)
12.2012 - 09.2014
  • Monitored swimmers to ensure safety in the pool area.
  • Instructed patrons on proper use of diving boards, slides, ladders.
  • Participated in monthly training courses to stay up-to-date in water rescue techniques.
  • Performed regular cleaning and maintenance of pool equipment.
  • Assisted with orientation sessions for new lifeguards in training.
  • Performed emergency rescues when necessary.

Education

Some College (No Degree) - Sport Diploma Btec Level 3

St Austell College

Skills

  • Cleaning
  • Supply Restocking
  • Dishwashing
  • Chemical Handling
  • Hospitality
  • Food safety understanding
  • Heavy Lifting
  • Attention to Detail
  • Retail
  • Table Setting
  • Food Delivery
  • Table Bussing
  • Buffet setup and takedown

Affiliations

  • Running
  • Team Sports
  • Cycling
  • Hiking

Accomplishments

4 Half Marathon medals

1 Full Marathon medal

Timeline

Steward/Banquets Food Service Waiter

Fairmont Hotel
07.2023 - 05.2024

Racecourse/ Concert Booth Attendant (Casual)

Sep Events
01.2023 - 05.2023

Car Park Attendant (Casual)

Sep Events
01.2023 - 05.2023

Gym Attendant (part Time)

Pure Gym
01.2023 - 05.2023

Warehouse Worker

Tier One Computer Warehouse
10.2022 - 06.2023

Security Officer

First Contact
01.2022 - 07.2022

General Farm Worker

Terrasancta Vineyards/ Seeka Kiwis
01.2021 - 11.2021

Fish Boat Unloader

Sealords
03.2020 - 12.2020

Construction Laborer

Multi Civil Contractor/ Johnson Bro brothers
08.2018 - 02.2020

Landscape Gardener

Northern beaches gardening & Landscaping
06.2017 - 06.2018

Restaurant Team Member

Sandbar
01.2017 - 03.2017

Kitchen Hand

Hugo's
10.2016 - 12.2016

Lifeguard Supervisor

LED Leisure Centre
10.2014 - 10.2016

Lifeguard

Butlins Minehead
12.2012 - 09.2014

Some College (No Degree) - Sport Diploma Btec Level 3

St Austell College

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