Alfie Jacques
Todmorden,British Forces
Summary
Accomplished Lifeguard with experience in pool and leisure centre operations. Delivers comprehensive swim instruction and pool supervision. Offers flexible hours to meet team goals. Approachable and helpful individual maximising event health and safety. Excellent communicator with fantastic problem-solving abilities. Enforces rules and accountability while de-escalating wrongful behaviour. Loyal employee with solid understanding of training and mentoring employees. Dedicated team player, proactive and hands-on in task completion. Talented professional skilled at establishing and strengthening customer relationships. Organised individual that is well presented and passionate.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Pool lifeguard
Calderdale Council
Todmorden, Calderdale
2024.01 - Current
- Patrolled areas enforcing safety rules in and around pool.
- Exhibited positive brand image by welcoming guests and professionally handling customer interactions.
- Inspected pool safety equipment including rescue aids and alarms in line with procedures.
- Checked pool temperature and chemicals.
- Fully complied to Pool Safety Operating Procedures at all times.
- Collaborated with team to achieve full pool coverage and cleaning procedures.
- Observed swimmers attentively, quickly responding to risks and concerns.
- Patrolled pools, offering ongoing guidance to swimmers for guaranteed safety and security.
- Offered flexible schedule from early starts to weekend shifts.
- Handled challenging behaviour and misuse of pool facilities with clear, diplomatic communication.
- Minimised accidents by sharing health and safety awareness.
- Rendered basic first aid assistance, minimising patron discomfort whilst coordinating additional support services.
- Completed football sessions to children.
Kitchen associate
Wetherspoons
Todmorden, Calderdale
2023.08 - 2023.12
- Rotated stock with first-in, first-out methods to ensure strong food safety, hygiene and quality.
- Prioritised busy kitchen workloads, managing multiple tasks simultaneously without sacrificing food quality.
- Used kitchen equipment as instructed and to safety protocols.
- Helped prevent dishwasher drainage issues through regular cleaning and correct chemical use, in line with manufacturer's instructions.
- Assisted senior kitchen staff in preparing high-volume customer orders to exact specifications within target timeframes.
- Delivered consistent portion control and presentation to meet high brand standards.
- Carried out regular rubbish removal, mopping and sweeping, maintaining clean kitchen environments throughout service shifts.
- Catered to allergies and modified diets with meticulous attention to detail and accuracy.
- Thoroughly cleaned kitchen utensils, cookware, glassware and serving dishes, maintaining faultless hygiene and presentation standards.
- Improved hygiene standards by consistently demonstrating best practices and reporting non-compliance to senior staff.
- Promoted accident prevention through excellent levels of sanitation and cleanliness, minimising health and safety risks.
- Washed cutlery and crockery using industrial dishwashers and manual methods for pristine finish.
- Cooperated well with kitchen teams, improving workflow and raising working standards.
Labourer
Pennine Signs
Mytholmroyd, Calderdale
2023.06 - 2023.08
- Enthusiastically picked up various labouring and construction tasks across site to aid team success.
- Managed day-to-day labour duties including heavy lifting, goods transportation and site maintenance.
- Operated circular saw to prepare materials in line with project specifications.
- Delivered new build projects and high-end housing developments.
- Adhered to site health and safety guidelines, maintaining safe, secure working environments.
- Applied carpentry skills to produce structural elements and interior fittings.
- Maintained clean, safe working environments in line with site regulations, eliminating risks and accidents.
- Read and understood construction plans and technical documentation to deliver accurate results.
- Answered calls from customers and provided good customer service to all in every situation.
Butchers assistant
Paul Stansfield Butchers
Todmorden, Calderdale
2020.02 - 2023.06
- Weighed cuts with precision, using meat weighing scales.
- Facilitated smooth shop operations by monitoring inventory and promptly re-ordering low-stock items.
- Minimised risk of foodborne illness and cross-contamination by ensuring meat storage according to food safety standards.
- Deboned and cut meats at high rate of speed with maximum safety.
- Inspected meat upon delivery to verify freshness and quality.
- Used hand tools and table-top equipment to debone, trim and portion meat to customer specifications.
- Cut, trimmed and de-boned beef and lamb to strict specifications.
- Maintained customer satisfaction by verifying product quality in line with food safety standards.
- Trimmed and packaged hard-to-cut items with precision, such as ribs and shanks.
- Performed regular maintenance of cutting and packaging equipment to maintain stable operations.
- Provided a good customer experience for all customers.
Education
GCSEs -
Todmorden High School
Todmorden 2018.09 - 2023.06
BTEC level 3 - Sports Coaching
Burnley College
Burnley, Lancashire 2023.09 -
Skills
- Effective problem-solver
- Strong communicator
- Automated External Defibrillation certificate
- CPR
- Emergency First Aid at Work
- Automated External Defibrillation (AED)
- Customer service
- Target driven
- Excellent customer service
- Proven sales techniques
- Outstanding verbal and written communications
- Proficient in Microsoft Office
- Client management
- Highly professional
- Well presented
- Professional
Languages
English
Native
Timeline
Pool lifeguard
Calderdale Council
2024.01 - Current
BTEC level 3 - Sports Coaching
Burnley College
2023.09 -
Kitchen associate
Wetherspoons
2023.08 - 2023.12
Labourer
Pennine Signs
2023.06 - 2023.08
Butchers assistant
Paul Stansfield Butchers
2020.02 - 2023.06
GCSEs -
Todmorden High School
2018.09 - 2023.06