ORLANDOS TATUM SR
COLUMBUS,GA
Summary
Diligent Cook possessing excellent cooking skills and strong knowledge of food safety. Proficient in maintaining well-stocked, organized, and clean kitchen areas to maximize productivity. Dedicated team player with punctual nature and open communication style dedicated to working hard.
Overview
2023
2023
years of professional experience
Work History
Line Cook/Prep Cook
Oyster Bay Bar & Grill
01.2019 - 03.2022
- Prepared grilled, sautéed, and fried menu items according to recipes and ticket specifications.
- Coordinated with expo and servers to maintain timely kitchen flow during peak service periods.
- Monitored food quality, portion consistency, and plate presentation before sending orders to dining room.
- Maintained clean, sanitized workstations, equipment, and utensils in compliance with kitchen safety standards.
Caterer
Tim Morgan's Catering
03.2015 - 12.2019
- Prepared catered menu items following recipe standards and food safety procedures.
- Set up buffet lines, serving stations, and event tables with precise presentation.
- Coordinated event logistics with kitchen staff to support smooth service timing.
- Packed, transported, and unloaded food, equipment, and supplies for off-site events.
- Assisted with guest service during events, replenishing food and resolving basic needs.
Line Cook/Prep Cook
Logan's Roadhouse
01.2007 - 04.2014
- Prepared grilled, sautéed, and fried menu items according to recipes and ticket specifications.
- Coordinated with expo and servers to maintain timely kitchen flow during peak service periods.
- Maintained clean, sanitized workstations, equipment, and utensils in compliance with kitchen safety standards.
- Grilled meats and seafood to customer specifications.
- Washed, peeled, and cut fruits and vegetables in advance to save time on food preparation.
- Trained new kitchen staff on food safety, preparation and cooking techniques.
- Assisted in training of new line cooks, ensuring they met kitchen's high standards quickly.
LIne Cook/Prep Cook
Longhorn Steakhouse
03.1998 - 11.2006
- Prepared menu items following Longhorn Steakhouse's recipes and portion standards
- Operated grill, sauté, and fry stations during high-volume service
- Monitored ticket flow to maintain timely plate execution and kitchen coordination
- Set up prep stations with ingredients, tools, and equipment before service
- Followed restaurant stock management schedule to monitor product freshness and rotate out old products.
- Trained and assisted new kitchen staff members.
Cashier
Jeff Fine Foods
04.1995 - 10.1997
- Processed cash, credit, and debit transactions accurately at checkout
- Scanned groceries quickly while maintaining smooth customer flow
- Bagged items carefully to prevent damage and preserve order
- Balanced register drawer and reconciled transaction totals
- Maintained a balanced cash drawer, ensuring accurate accounting at the end of each shift.
- Stocked, tagged and displayed merchandise as required.
Line Cook/Prep Cook
Blue Water Grill
2022 - 2024
- Prepared menu items according to recipes, maintaining consistent portioning and presentation standards.
- Monitored grill, sauté, and fry stations to support smooth kitchen service.
- Coordinated with servers and kitchen staff to complete orders accurately and on time.
- Followed food safety, sanitation, and temperature guidelines throughout shift.
- Prepared food items such as meats, poultry, and fish for frying purposes.
- Grilled meats and seafood to customer specifications.
- Assisted in training of new line cooks, ensuring they met kitchen's high standards quickly.
- Trained new kitchen staff on food safety, preparation and cooking techniques.
- Washed, peeled, and cut fruits and vegetables in advance to save time on food preparation.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Information Technology
Full Sail University
Winter Park, FLHigh School Diploma -
Kendrick High School
Columbus, GA06-1998
Skills
- Attention to detail
- Highly motivated
- Cleaning and organization
- Reliable and trustworthy
- Back of house operations
- Prep work
- Grill operation
- Deep fryer operation
- Salad preparation
- Frying techniques
- Crew training
- Customer assistance
- Cash handling
- Cash register operation
- Product restocking
- Refunds and exchanges
Timeline
Line Cook/Prep Cook
Oyster Bay Bar & Grill
01.2019 - 03.2022
Caterer
Tim Morgan's Catering
03.2015 - 12.2019
Line Cook/Prep Cook
Logan's Roadhouse
01.2007 - 04.2014
LIne Cook/Prep Cook
Longhorn Steakhouse
03.1998 - 11.2006
Cashier
Jeff Fine Foods
04.1995 - 10.1997
Line Cook/Prep Cook
Blue Water Grill
2022 - 2024
Bachelor of Science - Information Technology
Full Sail University
High School Diploma -
Kendrick High School