Patrick Holston
Vidor,TX
Summary
Efficient professional with a diverse background in food service and administration. Delivers exceptional customer engagement and operational support through strong communication and multitasking abilities. Enhances customer satisfaction by providing attentive service and resolving issues effectively.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Upper Admin SSI
TDCJ
Kenedy, Texas
02.2025 - 07.2025
- Executed day-to-day duties to ensure smooth operations.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to meet shared objectives.
- Coordinated household errands and essential duties to support family needs.
Cook
Judice's Cajun Cuisine
Bridge City, Texas
05.2020 - 10.2020
- Prepared Cajun dishes following traditional recipes and kitchen standards.
- Operated grills, fryers and broilers to cook items to quality guidelines.
- Adjusted seasonings during cooking to enhance flavors and ensure dish quality.
- Tasted prepared dishes to ensure optimal flavor, texture, and presentation before serving to customers.
- Followed instructions for cooking techniques, ensuring consistency in dish quality.
- Collaborated with team members to expedite meal service during peak times, enhancing customer satisfaction.
- Coordinated orders to expedite food from the kitchen based on cook and delivery times.
- Coordinated with wait staff to ensure timely delivery of meals to customers.
- Maintained a clean working environment by sweeping, mopping floors, washing surfaces and emptying trash cans.
- Enforced proper sanitation practices to prevent spoiling or contamination of foods.
- Assisted in inventory management by tracking ingredient supplies and usage.
- Labeled food items with dates and descriptions for proper inventory management.
- Memorized new menu items and ingredients quickly to help customers select items meeting needs and preferences.
- Distributed food to service staff for prompt delivery to customers.
- Memorized new menu items and ingredients quickly to help customers select items meeting needs and preferences.
- Distributed food to service staff for prompt delivery to customers.
Server
IHOP
Beaumont, Texas
10.2019 - 03.2020
- Provided attentive customer service to create memorable dining experiences.
- Greeted customers, addressed inquiries, and recommended specials to boost sales.
- Took orders from customers accurately and in a timely manner.
- Managed food and drink orders accurately and efficiently.
- Operated POS terminals to input orders, split bills, and calculate totals.
- Processed payments and managed cash transactions to ensure accuracy and security.
- Collaborated with kitchen staff to ensure timely food preparation.
- Communicated with hosts, bussers, and kitchen staff to prepare for and serve customers.
- Adhered to health and safety regulations during food handling processes.
- Followed health safety guidelines when preparing and serving food products.
- Inspected dishes for quality and presentation prior to serving to ensure customer satisfaction.
- Resolved customer complaints to ensure satisfaction with meals.
- Welcomed guests upon arrival and presented menus to enhance their dining experience.
- Stayed informed about daily specials, new menu items, promotions.
- Informed customers of daily specials and signature menu items.
Education
High School Diploma -
Vidor High School
Vidor, TX05.1993
Did Not Finish, I Plan To Re-enroll - Welding
ABC Welding
Nederland, TXSkills
- Regulatory compliance
- Problem resolution
- Decision-making
- Time management
- Task prioritization
- Multitasking capability
- Attention to detail
- Team collaboration
- Collaborative skills
- Calm under pressure
- Conflict resolution
- Communication skills
Timeline
Upper Admin SSI
TDCJ
02.2025 - 07.2025
Cook
Judice's Cajun Cuisine
05.2020 - 10.2020
Server
IHOP
10.2019 - 03.2020
High School Diploma -
Vidor High School
Did Not Finish, I Plan To Re-enroll - Welding
ABC Welding