Open To Work
Laird Comer
Fort Collins,Colorado
Summary
Dynamic professional with a proven track record at Rise! Breakfast Place, excelling in kitchen management and food safety compliance. Recognized as an important team member focusing on efficiency and steadiness. Adept at problem-solving and maintaining high standards, ensuring a clean and efficient work environment while supervising staff effectively.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Host/Cook
Rise! Breakfast Place
Fort Collins, CO
10.2025 - 03.2026
- Managed waitlist and reservations efficiently during peak hours.
- Coordinated with kitchen staff to ensure timely food delivery to tables.
- Prepared and cooked diverse menu items following established recipes and standards.
- Managed kitchen operations, ensuring cleanliness and adherence to health regulations.
- Supervised kitchen staff, providing guidance and training on best practices.
- Maintained a clean work environment by adhering to sanitation policies and procedures.
Semi-Independent Contractor
Laurel Street Designs
08.2024 - 12.2024
- Take measurements
- Make precise cuts to ensure materials fit
- Climb onto high structures (roofs, scaffolding) to assist coworkers
- Personally log hours into a spreadsheet to be submitted to employer
- Work together with coworkers as a team to maximize efficiency
- Improvise and get "scrappy" (use the materials on hand for the best outcome)
Lifeguard
Genesis Health Clubs
05.2021 - 08.2022
- Supervised swimming activities and ensure policies, guidelines and safety procedures are followed.
- Remained current and prepared to administer first aid, rescue swimmers, administer CPR and/or artificial respiration if necessary.
- Assisted in inspecting and cleaning the pool, related facilities and equipment.
- Evaluate conditions for safety and initiate emergency aquatics plan as required.
Education
Lifeguarding Training Certification -
06.2024
First-Aid/CPR/AED Training Certification -
06.2024
High School Diploma -
Rocky Mountain HS
05.2024
Skills
- Equipment Repair
- Kitchen management
- Food safety compliance
- Team collaboration
- Customer service
- Equipment Maintenance
- Remodeling
- Sports Coaching
- Pool Maintenance
- Landscaping
- Construction Experience
- Lawn Maintenance
- Quick Learner
- Leadership Development
- Problem Solving Skills
- First aid response
- Attention to detail
- Task prioritization
- Professional appearance
Activities
- Member, SCCA Sharks Swim Team - 12 years (2011-2023)
- State Qualifier, SCCA Swim Team (2016, '17, '18, '19, '20, '21, '22, '23, '24)
- Award, Most Exceptional New Athlete, Swim team, Fort Collins HS
- Award, Excellence in Long Jump, Track and Field, Fort Collins HS
- Lifeguard of the week x2 at Genesis Health Clubs, Lifeguard, 2023 season promotion for part-time head guard, offered at end of 2022 season
Certification
First-Aid/CPR Certification (June 2024-2026)
Work Preference
Job Search Status
Open to workLocation Preference
On-SiteRemoteHybridSalary Range
$17/hr - $1000/hrTimeline
Host/Cook
Rise! Breakfast Place
10.2025 - 03.2026
Semi-Independent Contractor
Laurel Street Designs
08.2024 - 12.2024
Lifeguard
Genesis Health Clubs
05.2021 - 08.2022
Lifeguarding Training Certification -
First-Aid/CPR/AED Training Certification -
High School Diploma -
Rocky Mountain HS