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ORLANDO SALAS

Las Cruces

Summary

Dynamic and detail-oriented professional with a strong background in customer service and food handling, honed at Carl's Jr. Proven ability to enhance culinary skills and maintain high standards of cleanliness and organization. Recognized for reducing food waste through effective portion control and delivering exceptional service that fosters client satisfaction.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience

Work History

Cook

Carl's Jr
05.2025 - Current
  • Assisted in food preparation, ensuring adherence to safety and hygiene standards.
  • Collaborated with team members to maintain clean and organized workstations.
  • Learned basic cooking techniques, enhancing culinary skills through hands-on experience.
  • Followed recipes accurately, contributing to consistent dish quality and presentation.
  • Maintained clean and organized work areas at all times to bring safety and quality to food preparation process.
  • Maintained a clean and sanitary workspace, ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations.
  • Demonstrated strong multitasking skills, managing multiple orders simultaneously without sacrificing quality or presentation.
  • Prepared meals efficiently under time constraints for timely service during peak hours.
  • Set up and prepared cooking supplies and workstations during opening and closing to maximize productivity.
  • Managed time by organizing and prioritizing kitchen duties to prepare and serve food quickly.
  • Checked for quality, kept track of old and new items and rotated stock to confirm freshness of food and ingredients.
  • Took food orders from cashiers and cooked items quickly to complete order items together and serve hot.
  • Reduced food waste significantly by implementing proper portion control and storage techniques.

Carpet Cleaner/Flood Technician

A Striking Image
05.2021 - 05.2025
  • Operated advanced carpet cleaning equipment to deliver high-quality service.
  • Assessed carpet conditions and determined appropriate cleaning methods for various materials.
  • Trained new team members on safe handling of cleaning chemicals and equipment usage.
  • Maintained inventory of cleaning supplies, ensuring availability for operational needs.
  • Developed customer relationships through effective communication and service excellence.
  • Conducted routine maintenance on equipment to minimize downtime and enhance performance.
  • Operated in equipment safely and took care to watch out for children and pets.
  • Conducted pre-and post-cleaning inspections, identifying areas requiring special attention or additional treatment.
  • Upsold upholstery cleaning and [Product or Service] to customers to boost revenue.
  • Performed specialty treatments on stains.
  • Mixed water and chemicals in containers to prepare cleaning solutions.
  • Operated steam cleaners to vacuum rugs and remove loosened dirt.
  • Cleaned home carpets, tile, grout, area rugs, mattresses, and upholstery.
  • Provided exceptional service for each customer to achieve complete satisfaction.
  • Guided scrubbing machines over rug surfaces to loosen embedded dirt.
  • Moved furniture weighing up to 100 pounds to prepare homes for cleaning.
  • Developed strong relationships with clients, leading to repeat business and referrals.
  • Identified appropriate spotting agents to use on persistent stains.
  • Operated extractor to remove excess suds and water from carpet and furniture.
  • Inspected cleaning sites to provide cost estimates to customers.
  • Cared for vehicle interiors, seats and flooring.
  • Minimized disruption to clients'' daily lives by adhering to strict scheduling guidelines and completing tasks in a timely manner.
  • Assisted with inventory management, ensuring sufficient supplies were available for all scheduled jobs.
  • Collaborated with team members to efficiently complete large-scale commercial projects on time and within budget.
  • Used vacuum and shampooers to clean carpeted areas in offices, lobbies and corridors.
  • Maintained optimal supply levels to meet daily and special cleaning needs.
  • Maintained floor cleaning and waxing equipment.
  • Vacuumed and shampooed carpets, upholstery and other fabrics.
  • Used power scrubbing and waxing machines to scrub and polish floors.
  • Identified repair needs and major maintenance concerns, and escalated issues to management.
  • Operated buffers and burnishers to clean and polish floors.
  • Operated water extraction equipment to mitigate flood damage and restore affected properties.
  • Trained new technicians on safety protocols, equipment usage, and flood remediation techniques.
  • Implemented best practices in mold prevention, significantly reducing health risks for clients post-restoration.
  • Enhanced company reputation by consistently providing exceptional customer service throughout each project phase.
  • Operated advanced water extraction equipment, expediting the drying process and preventing secondary damages such as mold growth.
  • Sprayed and fogged upholstery, carpets and accessories with conditioners, protectors, deodorizers and disinfectants.
  • Maneuvered heavy-duty equipment to carry out moisture surveys and drying techniques.

Groundskeeper

Masonic Cemetery
07.2019 - 04.2020
  • Maintained grounds, ensuring cleanliness and aesthetic appeal of landscape areas.
  • Operated lawn care equipment, including mowers and trimmers, to enhance outdoor spaces.
  • Performed regular inspections of facilities, identifying maintenance needs proactively.
  • Assisted with landscaping projects, planting flowers and shrubs to improve property appearance.
  • Collaborated with team members to execute large-scale cleanup operations after events or storms.
  • Used trimmers and chainsaws for grounds maintenance, brush clearing, and tree removal and thinning.
  • Contributed to overall property aesthetics improvements resulting from dedicated attention towards daily maintenance tasks and detail-oriented approach to groundskeeping.
  • Reduced equipment downtime via regular maintenance checks and timely repairs as needed.

Education

High School Diploma -

Mayfield High School
Las Cruces, NM
05-2005

Skills

  • Customer service
  • Cooking
  • Cleaning and organization
  • Food handling

Timeline

Cook

Carl's Jr
05.2025 - Current

Carpet Cleaner/Flood Technician

A Striking Image
05.2021 - 05.2025

Groundskeeper

Masonic Cemetery
07.2019 - 04.2020

High School Diploma -

Mayfield High School

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