Orlando Holmes
Columbia
Summary
Dynamic professional with a versatile background, including pivotal roles at Soulific Seafood and Patty Sullivan. Excelled in enhancing customer satisfaction and maintaining high standards of cleanliness and safety. Demonstrated exceptional cooking and customer service skills, alongside the ability to foster positive work environments. Proven track record of improving operational efficiency and team performance through effective leadership and communication.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Cook/Prep Cook
Soulific Seafood
02.2014 - Current
- Prepared and served various food items in fast-paced environment.
- Maintained a clean and sanitary workspace, ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations.
- Prepared food items in compliance with recipes and portioning control guidelines.
- Demonstrated strong multitasking skills, managing multiple orders simultaneously without sacrificing quality or presentation.
- Managed time by organizing and prioritizing kitchen duties to prepare and serve food quickly.
- Prepared meals efficiently under time constraints for timely service during peak hours.
Security Officer
BCI Consulting
11.2022 - 08.2024
- Examined doors, windows and gates to verify security.
- Oversaw daily monitoring and patrolled buildings, grounds, and work sites.
- Patrolled internal building spaces and facility grounds to identify and deter threats to assets.
- Provided excellent customer service while addressing visitor inquiries or concerns related to facility safety.
- Worked flexible hours across night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Reduced false alarm responses, accurately assessing and responding to security alerts.
- Responded quickly to incidents and assessed active situations for security concerns.
- Monitored and authorized entrance and departure of vehicles, cargo trucks, and visitors.
- Greeted guests professionally and courteously to cultivate welcoming atmosphere while making safety top priority.
- Recorded observations and occurrences and interviewed witnesses to complete and submit incident report.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
- Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.
Kitchen Supervisor
Carlos O'Kelly's
07.2005 - 01.2014
- Directed activities of team of skilled kitchen workers preparing and serving meals.
- Promoted a positive work environment by fostering open communication and resolving conflicts in a timely manner.
- Served consistent portions following recipes and control standards.
- Controlled food costs and managed inventory.
- Developed kitchen staff through training.
- Managed cash registers and the handling of daily deposits.
Kitchen Manager
Pizza Hut
08.2003 - 07.2005
- Managed kitchen staff, ensuring optimal staffing levels during busy periods.
- Developed and maintained high standard of kitchen hygiene, ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations.
- Resolved conflicts within kitchen team promptly, maintaining positive and productive work environment.
- Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
- Assisted with day-to-day operations, working efficiently and productively with all team members.
Car Detailer
Patty Sullivan
04.2000 - 09.2003
- Collected and disposed of trash in vehicle console spaces and under seats.
- Vacuumed interiors of vehicles to remove dirt and debris.
- Washed, waxed, and buffed vehicle bodies for professional shine.
- Maintained car detailing equipment and supplies in optimal condition for daily demands.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by thoroughly cleaning and detailing vehicles, both interior and exterior.
- Developed strong relationships with clients, fostering trust in the quality of work provided by our auto detailing services.
- Contributed to a positive work environment by fostering teamwork and maintaining open lines of communication with colleagues.
- Contributed in training new team members each month.
Education
High School Diploma -
Brooke Point High School
Stafford, VA06-2000
Skills
- Customer service
- Cooking
- Cleaning and organization
- Food handling
- Kitchen organization
- Food preparation
- Frying
- Active shooter training
- Workplace violence prevention
- Emergency evacuation procedures
- Interior and exterior patrol
- Workplace safety
- Security protocols
- Perimeter security
- Kitchen equipment operation and maintenance
- Contamination prevention
- Exterior detailing
- Interior detailing
- Window cleaning
- Tire dressing
- Buffing and polishing
- Attention to detail
- Car waxing
- Interior vacuuming
- Hospitality and accommodation
- Drying and vacuuming
- Buffing and waxing
- Dirt and stain removal
- Exterior washes
- Communication and interpersonal skills
- Adaptable and flexible
Timeline
Security Officer
BCI Consulting
11.2022 - 08.2024
Cook/Prep Cook
Soulific Seafood
02.2014 - Current
Kitchen Supervisor
Carlos O'Kelly's
07.2005 - 01.2014
Kitchen Manager
Pizza Hut
08.2003 - 07.2005
Car Detailer
Patty Sullivan
04.2000 - 09.2003
High School Diploma -
Brooke Point High School
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