Derick Ferris

Operate ride mower push mower truck and trailer weed trimmer ect

Lawn Care Operator at Blade o' grass lawn care (2026-04 – Present)

• Operate ride mower push mower truck and trailer weed trimmer ect

Camp Cook at Dig All Construction (2025-05)

Kitchen Manager at Mr. Mike's Steakhouse (2023-11 – 2025-04)

• Department Leadership: Directed all back-of-house operations, including staff training, scheduling, and performance reviews for a high-volume team.
• Inventory & Cost Control: Managed procurement, vendor relations, and inventory rotation to optimize profitability and reduce overhead.
• Safety & Quality: Ensured 100% compliance with health and safety regulations while maintaining peak service standards.

Class 3 truck Operator at MWM (Municipal Waste Management) (2023-04 – 2023-11)

• Operated Class 3 heavy-duty vehicles on municipal routes under strict safety protocols and demanding timelines.
• Maintained accurate daily logbooks and performed thorough pre/post-trip inspections (PTI).
• Demonstrated high physical endurance and reliability while navigating complex commercial and residential routes.

Key Lead at Tokyo Smoke (2021-08 – 2023-04)

• Regulatory Oversight: Managed opening/closing procedures, safe deposits, and till reconciliation within a strictly regulated retail framework.
• Client Relations: Provided consultative service and education to a diverse clientele, ensuring a professional and compliant experience.
• Asset Management: Maintained high-value inventory systems and oversaw regular reconciliation audits to ensure provincial compliance.

Industrial General Labourer at Tri-koating Manufacturing (2019-01 – 2020-08)

• Operated specialized industrial equipment for sandblasting, powder coating, and bake oven cycles.
• Maintained rigorous quality control standards in a fast-paced production and finishing environment.

Head Chef / Department Lead at Morden Motor Inn (2010-01 – 2019-12)

• Led department operations for nearly a decade, managing all hiring, logistics, and resource planning.
• Promoted rapidly through the ranks based on consistent performance and leadership ability.

Security at Security Rocks Bar and Grill (2005-01 – 2010-12)

• Managed front-door security, age verification, and professional conflict resolution in a high-traffic environment.

High School Diploma – Morden Collegiate Institute