Jacopo Gennaro
Melbourne
Summary
Situated in Melbourne on a Working Holiday Visa (417)
I'm a highly motivated, reliable and well educated.
After finishing my studies, I had a varied experience in the world of catering but since first arrived in Australia in 2019 thanks to my experience on the farms, i have fallen in love about outdoor work.
After a short period of work on two farms in southern Italy I moved to Manchester in 2020 where I worked for a Eco friendly gardening company for 3 years and I took care of gardens maintenance and gardening projects.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Gardener
Garden 360
01.2020 - 09.2023
- Maintained cleanliness and safety of job sites by properly disposing of waste and returning tools and equipment to proper storage locations.
- Identified and removed invasive plants and noxious weeds for garden aesthetics and ecosystem health.
- Used shears, pruners, and chainsaws to prune and trim hedges and shrubs.
- Continued learning about plants, gardening techniques and best practices to provide customers with accurate and constructive information.
- Maintained gardening tools and equipment by sharpening and cleaning tools to keep in good working condition.
- Used trimmers and chainsaws for grounds maintenance, brush clearing, and tree removal and thinning.
- Planted and cultivated by preparing soil and watering and fertilizing plants for thriving and healthy results.
- Communicated with customers by answering questions and addressing concerns to provide clients with regular updates on garden status.
- Performed fall and spring cleanup to clear brush and debris from landscaped areas.
- Provided advice and recommendations to clients on plant selection, garden design and maintenance for enhanced client support.
- Determined appropriate pesticides and herbicides, applying appropriately to protect plants.
- Monitored weather and soil conditions by checking for moisture and ph levels and adjusting watering and fertilizing.
- Removed debris and waste from outdoor areas.
- Cut trees and shrubs to shape and maintain landscape.
- Utilized power tools and landscaping machines to maintain outdoor areas.
- Trimmed greenery, shrubs, and hedges to maintain uniform appearance.
- Inspected gardens for pests, weeds and diseases.
- Prepared soil for planting and sowing.
- Performed equipment maintenance and repairs to keep tools functional for projects.
- Monitored and evaluated condition of trees, shrubs, lawns and flowerbeds.
- Collaborated with gardeners to plan and design outdoor spaces.
- Removed tree stumps, roots and debris for cohesive landscape appearance.
- Maintained gardening tools by replacing blades and fluids.
- Applied fertilizers and pesticides to outdoor areas according to safety standards.
- Installed stonework according to landscape design plan and client specifications.
Farm Worker
Casato Calabrese
09.2020 - 12.2020
- Assisted farmers with feeding and watering horses, chickens and rabbit.
- Soil fertilization
- Pruning
- Planted crops in fields, helping farmers distribute seeds and plan harvesting schedules.
- Removed rocks and prepared soil for planting.
Farm Worker
Roberella Farm
09.2020 - 12.2020
- Removed rocks and prepared soil for planting.
- Apples, pears, nuts, figs, tomatos and rocket harvesting
- Making apple cider viniger
- Lawn mowing
- Performed regular maintenance to keep farm equipment in safe working order.
Chef Assistant
Head Over Heels
01.2020 - 10.2020
- Managed food preparation activities, such as cutting ingredients to size and preparing sauces and garnishes.
- Prepared and cooked quality meals in high-volume, fast-paced service environments.
- Maintained cleanliness and order of kitchen prep areas and appliances as well as convenient organization of ingredients.
- Received delivered, sorted produce and stored supplies quickly to maintain quality and condition.
- Lifted and carried heavy materials.
- Sanitized pots, pans, utensils, kitchen appliances and equipment using company-approved cleaning supplies.
Farm Worker
Rugby Farm
03.2019 - 10.2019
- Cabbage woombook, broccoli, pumpkin, artichoke harvesting
- Seeding
- Tractor driving
- Packaging
Farm Worker
Freshcare Harvest
03.2019 - 10.2019
- Artichoke and cabbage harvesting
- Performed regular maintenance to keep farm equipment in safe working order.
Farm Worker
Pridham Viticulture
03.2019 - 10.2019
- Grape harvesting
- Tractor driving
- Pruning
- Weeds removal
Chef Assistant
University Caffè Italian Resturant
11.2018 - 01.2019
- Managed food preparation activities, such as cutting ingredients to size and preparing sauces and garnishes.
- Prepared and cooked quality meals in high-volume, fast-paced service environments.
- Supported senior chefs with creative meal planning and recipe development.
- Cleaned and maintained work areas, equipment and utensils.
- Followed food safety practices and sanitation guidelines.
- Removed trash and cleaned kitchen garbage containers.
- Sanitized pots, pans, utensils, kitchen appliances and equipment using company-approved cleaning supplies.
Chef
Hamburgeria Eataly
09.2017 - 10.2018
- Oversaw grill, stove, and oven, and cleaned equipment after every shift.
- Placed orders to restock items before supplies ran out.
- Handled and stored food to eliminate illness and prevent cross-contamination.
- Prepared meals from scratch using authentic, popular recipes to generate repeat business.
- Trained kitchen staff to perform various preparation tasks under pressure.
- Checked freezer and refrigerator prior to each shift to verify correct temperatures.
- Inventoried food, ingredient, and supply stock to prepare and plan vendor orders.
- Maintained well-organized mise en place to keep work consistent.
Education
High School Diploma -
Colline Astigiane
Italy06.2011
Skills
- Grounds Maintenance
- Project Management
- Planting Flowers and Bushes
- Gardening Skills
- Project Deadlines
- Customer Service and Assistance
- Tree Trimming and Cutting Branches
- Lawn Care and Maintenance
- Hand and Power Tool Operation
- Team Goals
- Weeding
- Soft landscaping
Languages
Italian
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
English
Advanced (C1)
Timeline
Farm Worker
Casato Calabrese
09.2020 - 12.2020
Farm Worker
Roberella Farm
09.2020 - 12.2020
Gardener
Garden 360
01.2020 - 09.2023
Chef Assistant
Head Over Heels
01.2020 - 10.2020
Farm Worker
Rugby Farm
03.2019 - 10.2019
Farm Worker
Freshcare Harvest
03.2019 - 10.2019
Farm Worker
Pridham Viticulture
03.2019 - 10.2019
Chef Assistant
University Caffè Italian Resturant
11.2018 - 01.2019
Chef
Hamburgeria Eataly
09.2017 - 10.2018
High School Diploma -
Colline Astigiane
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