Gerald Craig
Lexington,KY
Summary
Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong worth ethic, adaptability and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Grounds Crew Member
University of Kentucky
Lexington, KY
07.2014 - Current
- Ensured compliance with all applicable laws regarding safe use of chemicals and pesticides.
- Inspected turf areas for pests or disease infestations; treated accordingly.
- Provided advice on best practices for maintaining healthy landscapes.
- Removed debris from walkways and driveways with rakes or leaf blowers.
- Participated in snow removal operations using shovels and snowblowers when necessary.
- Operated light construction equipment such as tractors, mowers, blowers, trimmers and other power tools.
Prep Cook
STEP Program/University of Kentucky
Lexington, KY
01.2013 - 11.2013
- Prepared dishes in fast-paced environment working with teammates to maintain high customer satisfaction rate.
- Organized and labeled stock of ingredients to maintain needed inventory levels.
1st Cook
The Bit & Brittle Kentucky Horse Park
Lexington, KY
03.2010 - 12.2012
- Planned and prepared meals according to menu specifications and production schedules.
- Ensured food safety standards were met during all stages of food preparation.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of work areas, storage areas, refrigerators, freezers.
Prep/Line Cook
Giacomo’s New York Style Deli
Lexington, KY
03.2008 - 01.2010
- Maintained knowledge of current menu items, garnishes, ingredients, and preparation methods.
- Monitored product freshness and rotation of ingredients to ensure quality standards were met.
- Prepared ingredients for use in cooking, such as washing, peeling, cutting and seeding vegetables.
Education
High School Diploma -
Hughes High School Cin
Cincinnati, OH06-1974
Skills
- Irrigation Systems
- Erosion Control
- Fertilizer Application
- Lawn Aeration
- Grounds Maintenance
- Debris Removal
- Leaf blowing
- Snow Removal
- Customer Service
- Team Collaboration
- Flexible and Adaptable
US Army
- Dec 1975 - Mar 1982
- Honorable Discharge
Timeline
Grounds Crew Member
University of Kentucky
07.2014 - Current
Prep Cook
STEP Program/University of Kentucky
01.2013 - 11.2013
1st Cook
The Bit & Brittle Kentucky Horse Park
03.2010 - 12.2012
Prep/Line Cook
Giacomo’s New York Style Deli
03.2008 - 01.2010
High School Diploma -
Hughes High School Cin