Lena Barr
Baltimore, MD *****
**********@*****.***
Professional Summary
Service-oriented Line Cook\ warehouse quality control agent, with 12year background in High volume/ short order Restaurants14years and 4years of shipping and receiving experience. Core competencies include coordination, teamwork, and problem solving as well as excellent communication and time management skills. Handles tasks with accuracy and efficiency.
• Food Production
• Active Listening
• Customer and Personal Service
• Speaking
• Coordination
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Willing to relocate: Anywhere
Work Experience
Catering Event Server
TradesMAX Staffing-Baltimore, MD
Present
• charge of preparing, delivering and serving bulk meal orders to clients based on their menu selection and event type.
• Set up tables, food service areas, chairs, linens, and dishes
• Preparing and storing food safety before and during events
• Serving food to guests at events
• Cleaning up and tearing down the dining area by removing all tableware, linens, garbage and furniture Line Cook/Prep Cook/Expo
Passports Bar & Grill Jackmont-Baltimore, MD
June 2024 to January 2025
Ensured kitchen safety by implementing strict food handling and sanitation protocols.
• Executed efficient food preparation techniques to enhance meal quality and consistency.
• Applied advanced cooking techniques to create a variety of flavorful and visually appealing dishes.
• Designed innovative menus that aligned with seasonal ingredients and dietary preferences.
• Prioritized tasks effectively to optimize time management and streamline kitchen operations.
• I open in close the restaurant
• making sure the station is clean in have a sanitation bucket
• make sure the food is at aright temperature
Laundry Attendant/Housekeeping
Si Staffing (Days Inn)-Baltimore, MD
September 2023 to May 2024
• Wrapping laundry items for pickup or delivery to customers and hospitality guests. Washing items with commercial laundry equipment following proper sanitization protocols. Cleaning and maintaining laundry room area and equipment. Unloading laundry from commercial dryers.
• Familiarity with cleaning detergents and laundering equipment. Ability to stand for long periods. Capacity to lift up to 20 pounds unaided. Basic arithmetic skills.
• also remove stains from products by adhering to the manufacturer's processes and use of commercial cleaning products.
Grill Cook
TouchPoint Support Services-Baltimore, MD
July 2022 to August 2023
Take orders from customer and prepares items requiring short preparation. Carries pans, kettles, and trays of food to and from workstation, stove, and refrigerator in compliance with established safety standards.
Utilise approved food recipes and production standards to ensure proper quality, serving temperature and standard portion control.
Resolves customer concerns.
Report relevant information and concerns to supervisor. Cook
Onin Staffing (Oriole stadium)-Baltimore, MD
April 2022 to June 2022
I do Expo calling out orders
Making sure the areas are clean and making sure I have prep for the next shift or for the next flow Putting out the orders how it come in at a timely fashion Cook/Dietary Aide
Summit Park Health and Rehabilitation Center-Baltimore, MD December 2021 to January 2022
Prepare meals for patient
Making sure clean up my areas,getting ready for the next shift Making sure patients and coworkers warring masks
Chef
Baba’s kitchen-Baltimore, MD
April 2021 to June 2021
• Follow all proper Md. State health guidelines
• Sanitize area before and after shift
• Ensure freshness of food and ingredients by checking for quality, keeping track of old and new items, and rotating stock
Line Cook/Prep Cook
Obrycki's-Baltimore, MD
December 2019 to December 2020
• Making sure the food is Stocks, dates, rotates, and checks temperature of product
• Following recipes that’s been given
• Making sure each station have sanitation
buckets
• making sure stations are clean for the next shift Making sure they’re back up produce
Making sure the dishes and glasses is clean
Shipping and Receiving
Fila inc warehouse-Baltimore, MD
October 2017 to January 2019
• Inspect product for quality.
• Load and stack pallets for shipping.
• Maintains production and shipping quotas.
• Packages product for retail consumption
• Scans product for proper packaging
Line Cook
Nalley Fresh Baltimore MD-Baltimore, MD
February 2015 to May 2017
• Inspect and clean food preparation areas, such as equipment and work surfaces, or serving areas to ensure safe and sanitary food-handling practices.
• Ensure freshness of food and ingredients by checking for quality, keeping track of old and new items, and rotating stock.
• Bake, roast, broil, and steam meats, fish, vegetables, and other foods.
• Portion, arrange, and garnish food, and serve food to patrons.
• Wash, peel, cut, and seed fruits and vegetables to prepare them for consumption.
• Substitute for or assist other cooks during emergencies or rush periods. Porter/Maintenance
Power Plant Live-Baltimore, MD
February 2014 to September 2016
• Patrol industrial or commercial premises to prevent and detect signs of intrusion and ensure security of doors, windows, and gates.
• Circulate among visitors, patrons, or employees to preserve order and protect property.
• Service, clean, or supply restrooms.
• Gather and empty trash.
• Strip, seal, finish, and polish floors.
• Notify managers concerning the need for major repairs or additions to building operating systems.
• Clean windows, glass partitions, or mirrors, using soapy water or other cleaners, sponges, or squeegees. Line Cook/Prep Cook
Wendy’s-Baltimore, MD
January 2009 to January 2011
• Making sure the back of the house in front of the house is clean
• Make sure you change the fryer and clean the hoods
• make sure everything is stocked up for the next shift in making sure everything is dated, signed by manager
• greeting customers
Education
High School Diploma
Harbor City High School - Baltimore, MD
January 2011 to December 2011
Skills
• Bussing
• Cooking Experience (10+ years)
• Packaging
• Serving
• Customer service, customer support
• Laundry
• Restaurant experience (10+ years)
• Cashier (6 years)
• Customer service
• Catering
• Line cook (10+ years)
Certifications and Licenses
(Infant-child-adult)Standard-CPR/AED
April 2024 to Present