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Jacob Keeler

Banff

Summary

Experienced operator with over 4 years of demonstrated history in the explosives industry and recently in the hospitality industry, crafting my knowledge surrounding food and customer satisfactory service. I am reliable, honest, punctual and have strong work ethic. I have good customer interaction skills, having the ability to enhance one's experience within the restaurant, as well as a strong understanding of time management within the kitchen/service area. I have great knowledge in health and safety and I understand the importance of it. I am a great team worker, skilled communicator and am always up for a challenge. I work extremely well under high pressure situations and have a strong willingness to take on responsibilities to achieve company goals. I have excellent computer skills, proficient in the use of Microsoft programs, as well as POS till systems.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience

Work History

Line Cook/Steak Chef

Saltlik Steakhouse Banff
09.2023 - Current
  • Prepared multiple orders simultaneously during peak periods with high accuracy rate, maximizing customer satisfaction, and repeat business.
  • Operated varied kitchen equipment, observing operation guidelines to avoid accidents and prevent malfunctions.
  • Plated and presented all dishes to match established restaurant standards.
  • Set up and prepared cooking supplies and workstations during opening and closing to maximize productivity.
  • Had a shift focus of adhering to Food Health and Safety guidelines. Ensuring that all produce was fresh and of good quality prior to order fulfillment.
  • Interacted with customers regarding their feedback and assisting where possible.

Kitchen Steward

The Fairmont Banff Springs Hotel
07.2023 - Current
  • Accepted opportunities to learn new skills, improve performance and cross-train for other positions.
  • Tasked with removal of garbage, mopping and sweeping floors and washing walls.
  • Assisted front and back of house personnel in spot cleaning floors and maintaining welcoming environment for team members and guests.
  • Maintained swift pace of work to meet business demands for cleaning and supplies storage.
  • Scraped, washed and efficiently restacked dishware, utensils, and glassware to keep kitchen ready for customer demands.

MPU Operator

Enaex Australia
09.2021 - 06.2023

Servicing Maules Creek coal mine with down hole MPU delivery. Delivering ANFO, heavy ANFO and Gassed Emulsion hosed products in an efficient and safety focused manner, keeping the clients best possible outcome in mind at all times.

- Carrying out pre shift safety checks on MPU and equipment.

- Loading MPU with raw products.

- Stocktakes and delivery dockets.

- Loading dry, wet and dynamic blast holes: ensuring QAQC.

- Meeting deadlines whilst working under pressure.

- Learning and participating in pre-split and through-seam blasting.

- General maintenance.

- MPU calibrations.

- Operating forklift/telehandler, tipper truck on-site.

- On bench duties supporting the shotfirer and bench crew.

- Shot prep/tie up.



MPU Operator

Hanwha Mining Services
07.2020 - 09.2021

Based at Maules Creek, my role was to provide high quality explosives to the customer based on various loading scenario's and enviromental factors, providing the product which is most applicable to gain the best outcome. Demonstrated high performance and efficient delivery under pressure, whilst always maintaining quality assurance and control through the safe delivery of ANFO, HiDEX, XLOAD Augered and XLOAD Pumped products into blast holes.

- Carrying out pre shift safety checks on MPU and equipment.
- Loading MPU with raw products.
- Stocktakes and delivery dockets.
- Loading dry, wet and dynamic blast holes: ensuring QAQC.
- Meeting deadlines whilst working under pressure.
- Learning and participating in pre-split and through-seam blasting.
- General maintenance.
- MPU calibrations.
- Operating forklift/telehandler, tipper truck on-site.
- On bench duties supporting the shotfirer and bench crew.
- Shot prep/tie up.

Plant Operator

Hanwha Mining Services
12.2018 - 07.2020

Involved in the production of Ammonium Nitrate Emulsion Bulk product. Blending various raw materials to produce high quality Emulsion in an efficient and safety focused manner, ensuring the product is always in specification as per site and customer requirements.

- Assist in the arrival and unloading of raw material deliveries.

- Carry out safety checks on plant equipment and vehicles.

- Assist in general equipment maintenance.

- Monitor boiler system pressures and maintain safe levels.

- Adhere to all safety procedures and maintain safe working conditions.

- Operate forklift.

- Stocktake of raw materials and maintaining site inventories.

- Loading and sign off of B double tankers before the delivery to the three various mine sites in the region.

Cook/Kitchen Production

McDonald's Restaurant
03.2015 - 10.2018

- Set up and prepare cooking and kitchen equipment.

- Working in a fast paced environment, providing high quality and consistent care and attention to detail with every food order to the customer.

- Trained new crew members.

- Carried out stocktake duties and maintained well stocked and sanitized stations.

- Inspected appliances, commercial fryers and ovens to verify proper working order.

- Transitioned between breakfast and lunch service, as well as opening and closing of the restaurant.

Education

No Degree - ProServe

AGLC Proserve
Banff, AB
07.2023

No Degree - SafeCheck Canadian Food Safety Certification

SafeCheck Learning
Banff, AB
07.2023

High School Diploma -

St Mary's College
Gunnedah
11.2018

Work Safely in Construction (White Card)

TAFE NSW
NSW
06.2016

Skills

    NSW Drivers Licence Heavy Rigid 22418576

    NSW Drivers Licence Class C 22418576

    SafeWork NSW Security Clearance (UHL)

    SafeWork NSW National Licence to Perform High Risk Work

    Work Health and Safety General Construction Induction (White Card) CGI1440050SEQ01

    Royal Life Saving Society: Resuscitation (Bronze Medallion)

Timeline

Line Cook/Steak Chef

Saltlik Steakhouse Banff
09.2023 - Current

Kitchen Steward

The Fairmont Banff Springs Hotel
07.2023 - Current

MPU Operator

Enaex Australia
09.2021 - 06.2023

MPU Operator

Hanwha Mining Services
07.2020 - 09.2021

Plant Operator

Hanwha Mining Services
12.2018 - 07.2020

Cook/Kitchen Production

McDonald's Restaurant
03.2015 - 10.2018

No Degree - ProServe

AGLC Proserve

No Degree - SafeCheck Canadian Food Safety Certification

SafeCheck Learning

High School Diploma -

St Mary's College

Work Safely in Construction (White Card)

TAFE NSW
Jacob Keeler