Gaven King
Zephyr,TX
Summary
Proactive Stockman with exceptional multitasking skills, stays efficient after long hours of hard work. Adept at equipment inventories and repairs with knowledge of preventive maintenance. Successful at following directions and safety procedures. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Kitchen Aide
Creative Solutions
03.2023 - Current
- Enhanced kitchen efficiency by organizing and maintaining food storage areas.
- Maintained a clean working environment by consistently washing dishes and completing daily cleaning tasks.
- Assisted in the preparation of high-quality meals for customers with attention to detail and presentation.
- Supported chefs by chopping vegetables, preparing ingredients, and assembling dishes for service.
- Developed strong time-management skills, balancing multiple responsibilities while maintaining focus on task completion throughout shifts.
- Operated standard kitchen equipment with focus on safety and sanitation.
- Cleaned and organized kitchen stations to promote team efficiency.
- Helped chefs prepare and present food to event guests with strong attention to detail and presentation expertise.
- Prepared dishes for catering events or during high-volume shifts.
- Followed proper handling and sanitation procedures to comply with food safety standards and protocols.
- Cleaned and sanitized dishes and utensils, consistently keeping adequate supplies on hand for expected customer loads.
- Operated kitchen equipment in accordance with manufacturer instructions.
- Managed time to juggle multiple tasks simultaneously with ease.
- Transported food items from storage areas to kitchen for prepping.
- Maintained clean, trash-free workspaces to maximize productivity and safety.
- Unloaded food deliveries and stored items in proper locations for easy access.
- Labeled and stored all food items correctly and checked expiration dates routinely.
- Learned other teammates' work tasks to train as backup.
Ranch Hand
Sledge Ranch
07.2022 - 12.2023
- Improved ranch efficiency by implementing modern agricultural practices and techniques.
- Ensured healthy livestock through regular monitoring, vaccination, and treatment of illnesses.
- Maintained high-quality pastures by implementing proper irrigation, fertilization, and weed control methods.
- Increased cattle production with strategic breeding programs and effective herd management practices.
- Enhanced ranch safety by conducting regular equipment maintenance checks and repairs.
- Contributed to community development by participating in local events, fundraisers and volunteering opportunities aimed at promoting the agricultural industry.
- Mended fences in disrepair to prevent livestock from wandering off and to keep predators out.
- Performed repairs and preventive maintenance on equipment and property.
- Maintained equipment and ranch structures.
- Branded and tagged livestock for proper identification and security when lost and stolen.
- Kept grounds clean and orderly by monitoring and repairing fences, shoveling snow and removing debris.
- Cared for about 80 animals by feeding, watering, vaccinating and assisting with birthing.
- Repaired equipment and animal living spaces.
- Herded livestock using horses or ranch ATVs.
- Moved livestock by herding animals to different ranch locations to avoid pasture damage.
- Reported any property damage or concerns to supervisors and completed requested services to resolve.
- Worked with ranch hands to clean stables and riding areas.
- Cleared brush and maintained trails to keep ranch safe and accessible for animals and people.
- Maintained safety when using equipment and tools by following established precautions.
- Observed animals and notified supervisor of signs of illness.
- Rotated animals between grazing areas to provide enough access to food.
- Documented animal growth, production costs, individual behaviors, feeding patterns and other data in daily logs and main database, noting trends, and identifying areas of concern.
Ranch Hand
Pompey Creek Ranch
06.2022 - 12.2022
- Improved ranch efficiency by implementing modern agricultural practices and techniques.
- Ensured healthy livestock through regular monitoring, vaccination, and treatment of illnesses.
- Maintained high-quality pastures by implementing proper irrigation, fertilization, and weed control methods.
- Increased cattle production with strategic breeding programs and effective herd management practices.
- Enhanced ranch safety by conducting regular equipment maintenance checks and repairs.
- Mended fences in disrepair to prevent livestock from wandering off and to keep predators out.
- Performed repairs and preventive maintenance on equipment and property.
- Maintained equipment and ranch structures.
- Kept grounds clean and orderly by monitoring and repairing fences, shoveling snow and removing debris.
Education
High School Diploma -
Zephyr High School
Zephyr, TX05.2022
Skills
- Safe Food Handling
- Food Safety
- Ingredient Preparation
- Food Preparation Mastery
- Inventory Monitoring
- Time management
- Reliability and punctuality
- Attention to detail
- Problem-solving abilities
- Adaptability
- Food safety regulations
- Sanitation practices
- Equipment maintenance
- Kitchen Organization
- Surface Cleaning
- Supply Restocking
- Pantry Restocking
- Stock Rotation
- Cleaning and Sanitation
- Food Safety Measures
- Dishwashing
- Fire Prevention and Safety
- Punctual and Reliable
- Food Safety Understanding
- Health Code Compliance
- Positive Attitude
- Verbal and Written Communication
- Workplace Health and Safety
- Sanitation and Sterilization Procedures
- Customer Service
- Food Handlers Card
- Food Preservation and Storage Methods
- Teamwork
- Hand Tools
- Livestock Care
- Groundskeeping
- Grounds Maintenance
- Livestock Management
- Animal Maintenance
- Heavy Machinery
- Skid Steer and Tractor usage
- Team Player
- Animal Care
- Operating Tools
- Livestock Operations
- Equipment Repair
- Farm and Ranch Operations
- Cattle Corralling
- Machinery Upkeep
- Brush Removal
- Operating Heavy Machinery
- Tractor Driving
- Weather Knowledge
- Critical Thinking
- Attention to Detail
- Time Management
- Problem Solving
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Kitchen Aide
Creative Solutions
03.2023 - Current
Ranch Hand
Sledge Ranch
07.2022 - 12.2023
Ranch Hand
Pompey Creek Ranch
06.2022 - 12.2022
High School Diploma -
Zephyr High School
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