Gabe Villines
Lucerne,CA
Summary
- Security-focused and diligent Guard skilled at protecting personnel and premises. Responds and acts appropriately to situational assessments, including criminal acts and fire and medical emergencies remaining alert, attentive and vigilant at all times. Anticipates trouble and takes steps to intervene and diffuse using keen eye for detail. Do written reports on the computer
- Dependable Cook with expertise preparing foods in fast-paced settings. Team-minded professional knowledgeable in food safety, attractive presentation and stock management. Efficient multitasker with talents in recipe management and development.
- Pursuing full-time role that presents professional challenges and leverages interpersonal skills, effective time management, and problem-solving expertise. Worked and maintenance chainsaws, weedeaters, leaf blowers, hedge trimmers, pole saws
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Security Officer
Robinson Rancheria Resort and Casino
01.2024 - Current
- Greeted guests professionally and courteously to cultivate welcoming atmosphere while making safety top priority.
- Acted quickly during emergency situations to reduce opportunity for damage and injury.
- Patrolled and monitored premises in company vehicle, on bicycle, and by foot.
- Provided excellent customer service while addressing visitor inquiries or concerns related to facility safety or access control procedures.
- Maintained a safe environment for employees and visitors through continuous risk assessment and threat analysis.
- Reported suspicious activities and persons to law enforcement.
- Operated handheld metal detector and other surveillance devices to screen individuals entering facility.
- Issued access cards to authorized personnel to monitor access points.
- Wrote detailed reports of all security breaches and investigations.
- Investigated suspicious activities and persons to maintain security of premises.
- Patrolled internal building spaces and facility grounds to identify and deter threats to assets.
- Monitored CCTV cameras and alarm systems for security breaches.
- Examined doors, windows and gates to verify security.
- Responded quickly to emergency situations to assess and deflect issues.
- Responded quickly to incidents and assessed active situations for security concerns.
- Created a culture of safety awareness among employees through regular presentations and communication on security issues.
- Managed access control systems efficiently, ensuring accurate records of employee badges for restricted areas were maintained at all times.
- Screened individuals and prevented passage of prohibited articles into restricted areas.
- Improved overall security by conducting regular patrols and monitoring surveillance systems.
- Monitored and authorized entrance and departure of vehicles, cargo trucks, and visitors.
- Oversaw daily monitoring and patrolled buildings, grounds, and work sites.
- Checked identification of persons entering and exiting facility to eliminate unauthorized visitors.
Line Cook
Robinson Rancheria Resort and Casino
01.2021 - 12.2023
- Trained new kitchen staff on food safety, preparation and cooking techniques.
- Maintained high food quality standards by checking delivery contents to verify product quality and quantity.
- Maintained smooth and timely operations in preparation and delivery of meals.
- Prepared and cooked meals according to recipes and customer specifications.
- Followed health, safety and sanitation guidelines while preparing and serving food.
- Kept kitchen clean and organized by performing daily maintenance tasks.
- Streamlined prep work for faster meal turnaround, contributing to improved customer satisfaction.
- Implemented system for quicker ingredient replenishment, keeping kitchen running smoothly during peak hours.
- Improved team morale and productivity through effective communication and collaboration.
- Increased repeat customer numbers with consistent high-quality meal preparation.
- Assisted in training of new line cooks, ensuring they met kitchen's high standards quickly.
- Reduced food waste significantly by implementing innovative inventory tracking system.
- Maintained high standards of food safety and hygiene, surpassing health inspection requirements.
- Instructed new staff in proper food preparation, storage, use of kitchen equipment and sanitation.
- Grilled meats and seafood to customer specifications.
- Boosted employee morale through positive attitude, willingness to assist others when needed.
- Demonstrated proficiency in using various kitchen equipment safely for efficient food preparation.
- Maintained well-stocked stations with supplies and spices for maximum productivity.
- Increased kitchen productivity by keeping tools organized for easy access when needed.
- Improved kitchen efficiency by streamlining prep tasks and effectively organizing workstations.
Landscaper
Wheeler's Landscaping
05.2019 - 12.2020
- Maintained grounds by trimming, weeding, and general clean-up.
- Performed planting, watering, mulching, and edging of lawns.
- Removed weeds, hazards, and debris from common pathways to improve usability.
- Trimmed greenery, shrubs, and hedges to maintain uniform appearance.
- Used trimmers and chainsaws for grounds maintenance, brush clearing, and tree removal and thinning.
- Performed seasonal maintenance tasks such as pruning, aeration, fertilization, and mulching to promote plant health and longevity.
- Installed lights, sprinklers and other outdoor features based on requirements.
- Optimized irrigation systems for water conservation efforts while maintaining healthy lawns and gardens.
- Utilized power tools and landscaping machines to maintain outdoor areas.
- Removed debris and waste from outdoor areas.
- Maintained gardening tools by replacing blades and fluids.
- Used skid steer for installations
- Used back pack blower for leaf removal
- Maintained tool such as chain saws/ sharpened chain saw's/ lawnmower blades/ cleaning out trailer and truck/
- Drove truck and trailer for light and medium use's
- Sprayed weed killer
Line Cook
Blue Wing Saloon Restaurant
12.2018 - 05.2019
- Baked consistent quality items by accurately mixing, dividing, shaping, and proofing.
- Trained new kitchen staff on food safety, preparation and cooking techniques.
- Maintained smooth and timely operations in preparation and delivery of meals.
- Followed health, safety and sanitation guidelines while preparing and serving food.
- Prepared and cooked meals according to recipes and customer specifications.
- Prepared food items in compliance with recipes and portioning control guidelines.
- Improved team morale and productivity through effective communication and collaboration.
- Streamlined prep work for faster meal turnaround, contributing to improved customer satisfaction.
- Negotiated with suppliers for better pricing on high-quality ingredients, improving profit margins.
- Developed waste reduction program that became model for other restaurants in chain.
- Assisted in training of new line cooks, ensuring they met kitchen's high standards quickly.
- Assisted in developing new menu items to reflect restaurant's style and standards.
Well Technician
Dunken Pumps
04.2017 - 12.2018
- Ensured safety compliance by conducting thorough inspections of well sites and equipment.
- Improved project outcomes by providing expert recommendations based on detailed reservoir analysis.
- Assisted engineering team with designing effective artificial lift systems tailored specifically for client needs.
- Maintained strong relationships with suppliers, ensuring consistent access to quality materials needed for optimal well function at competitive prices.
- Streamlined workflow processes, resulting in reduced lead times for critical tasks such as rigging up/down and equipment setup.
- Enhanced well productivity by performing regular maintenance and repairs on well equipment.
- Maintained safe and accurate pump levels and closely watched pump gauges.
- Worked on septic tanks and pumps
- Wired in pump electrical
- Installation's of water softener/ inline filters/ well pumps
- Used small crane for removal of well pump in well
- Sweat copper pipe for flitters
- Spiced wires for well pump
- Know how to plum in PVC pipe/ pex pipe/ poly pipe/ sewer pipe \
- Work with a ditch witch
- Wired in electrical box for pumps
Line Cook
Running Creek Casino
05.2015 - 04.2017
- Prepared multiple orders simultaneously during peak periods with high accuracy rate, maximizing customer satisfaction, and repeat business.
- Collaborated with team members to maintain a clean and safe working environment, adhering to health and safety guidelines.
- Set up and prepared cooking supplies and workstations during opening and closing to maximize productivity.
- Adapted quickly to new recipes and techniques, demonstrating versatility and eagerness to learn from colleagues.
- Prepared food items such as meats, poultry, and fish for frying purposes.
- Prepared and cooked full course meals based on restaurant recipes and specifications.
- Plated and presented all dishes to match established restaurant standards.
- Changed and sanitized cutting boards, benches, and surfaces between tasks to avoid cross-contamination.
- Banquet prep for up too 200 people
- Work with slicers for meats/ clean slicer
- Work with fryers and cleaned fryers
- Worked with flat tops/chardoriler/ saute range
- Know how to sharpened knifes
- Deep cleaning
- Maintenance and clean of equipment
Education
GED -
Upper Lake High School
675 Clover Valley Rd, Upper Lake, CA 9548505.2015
Skills
- Report Writing
- Incident Reporting
- General security
- CCTV Surveillance
- CCTV Monitoring
- Surveillance
- Patrol operations
- Time Management
- Attention to Detail
- Highly motivated
- Cleaning and organization
- Professional Attitude
- Customer Service
- Food Preparation
- Food Safety
- Kitchen Sanitization
- Cleanliness standards
- Knife Skills
- Kitchen Station Setup
- Kitchen Organization
- Strong Work Ethic
- Heavy Lifting
- Flexible and Adaptable
- Using hand tools
- Lawn Care
- Grounds Maintenance
- Landscape maintenance
- Maintaining equipment
- Trimming and weeding
- Weeding and edging
- Planting flowers and bushes
- Tree and Shrub Planting
Certification
- First Aid, CPR, and AED Instructor Certification - American Red Cross.
- Food Protection Manager Certification - ServSafe/National Restaurant Association.
Timeline
Security Officer
Robinson Rancheria Resort and Casino
01.2024 - Current
Line Cook
Robinson Rancheria Resort and Casino
01.2021 - 12.2023
Landscaper
Wheeler's Landscaping
05.2019 - 12.2020
Line Cook
Blue Wing Saloon Restaurant
12.2018 - 05.2019
Well Technician
Dunken Pumps
04.2017 - 12.2018
Line Cook
Running Creek Casino
05.2015 - 04.2017
GED -
Upper Lake High School
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