Brandon Holland
Sanford,NC
Summary
Professional culinary leader prepared for this role with solid background in high-pressure kitchen environments. Known for exceptional skills in meal preparation, menu planning, and maintaining kitchen efficiency. Strong focus on team collaboration and achieving results, adapting seamlessly to changing needs. Renowned for reliability, culinary creativity, and rigorous adherence to food safety standards.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Lead Line Cook
Chili's Bar and Grill
Southern Pines, NC
10.2022 - Current
- Supervised kitchen staff to ensure adherence to food safety and sanitation standards.
- Developed and implemented training programs for new line cooks, enhancing team efficiency.
- Streamlined food preparation processes, reducing waste and improving kitchen workflow.
- Collaborated with management to create seasonal menu items based on customer preferences.
- Breakdown kitchen at night.
- Wash dishes and help other employees to ensure we leaving at a reasonable time an not too late.
Groundskeeper
Martin's landscaping and design
Pinehurst, NC
12.2018 - 07.2019
- Maintained grounds by mowing, trimming, and edging lawns to achieve aesthetic appeal.
- Operated equipment including blowers, trimmers, and lawnmowers for efficient landscape maintenance.
- Implemented weed control measures utilizing herbicides and manual removal techniques to enhance plant health.
- Assisted in planting flowers, trees, and shrubs to support design layouts and seasonal transitions.
- Conducted routine inspections of grounds to identify areas needing attention or improvement.
- Trained new staff on equipment usage, safety protocols, and maintenance procedures for optimal performance.
- Used trimmers and chainsaws for grounds maintenance, brush clearing, and tree removal and thinning.
Cook/Prep
Sonic Drive-In
Aberdeen, NC
04.2015 - 11.2018
- Prepared and cooked menu items following standardized recipes for consistency and quality.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of workstations to ensure efficient food preparation.
- Collaborated with team members to streamline kitchen operations during peak hours.
- Trained new staff on food safety protocols and proper equipment usage.
- Monitored inventory levels, ensuring timely reordering of supplies to prevent shortages.
- Implemented process improvements that reduced food waste and increased operational efficiency.
- Led a team in executing special events, ensuring seamless service delivery under pressure.
- Maintained clean and organized work areas at all times to bring safety and quality to food preparation process.
Assembly Line Worker
Tyson Foods Incorporated
11.2015 - 01.2016
- Operated machinery to assemble products efficiently and maintain quality standards.
- Monitored production line for safety compliance and ensured adherence to operational protocols.
- Trained new employees on assembly techniques and safety procedures, enhancing team performance.
- Conducted quality inspections on finished products, identifying defects and implementing corrective actions.
- Improved workflow processes by collaborating with team members to identify bottlenecks in production stages.
- Coordinated with supervisors to optimize resource allocation, minimizing downtime during production runs.
- Implemented best practices for equipment maintenance, reducing operational disruptions on the assembly line.
- Met daily production quotas by working effectively within a fast-paced assembly line environment.
- Collaborated with team members to maximize productivity and ensure seamless workflow on the assembly line.
- Stocked and replenished parts used on assembly line to maintain consistent supply and inventory.
- Contributed to a positive work atmosphere, fostering strong relationships with colleagues while maintaining professionalism and focus on tasks at hand.
- Operated various tools, machinery, and equipment to complete assembly tasks efficiently and accurately.
- Performed visual and functional inspection of components to determine quality and identify defects.
- Followed protocols to enhance protection and maintain safe work environment.
- Reduced product defects by maintaining a clean work environment and adhering to strict quality control standards.
- Demonstrated adaptability in learning new assembly processes quickly as required for evolving project specifications.
- Assembled components with minimal supervision, exceeding expected project milestones.
Cook
Cookout Restaurant
05.2011 - 08.2011
Education
High school diploma - undefined
Leak street high school
Timeline
Lead Line Cook
Chili's Bar and Grill
10.2022 - Current
Groundskeeper
Martin's landscaping and design
12.2018 - 07.2019
Assembly Line Worker
Tyson Foods Incorporated
11.2015 - 01.2016
Cook/Prep
Sonic Drive-In
04.2015 - 11.2018
Cook
Cookout Restaurant
05.2011 - 08.2011
High school diploma - undefined
Leak street high school