Tenieca Holt
Brooklyn,MD
Summary
Hardworking professional bringing detail-oriented approach to food preparation and handling. Reliable individual possessing excellent communication and problem-solving strengths.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Cook
Sodexo at Eating Recovery Center of Baltimore
Hunt Valley, Maryland
09.2023 - Current
- Prepared meals according to recipes and menus, adjusted ingredients and cooking times accordingly.
- Adhered to food safety standards when storing and preparing foods.
- Cleaned kitchen equipment, surfaces, utensils and dishes.
- Supervised and trained kitchen staff on proper preparation techniques.
- Maintained a clean working environment by sweeping, mopping floors, washing surfaces and emptying trash cans.
Catering Kitchen Prep Cook
Copper Kitchen Foods
Baltimore , MD
06.2022 - 09.2023
- Prepared ingredients for meals, such as chopping vegetables and mixing sauces.
- Cleaned work stations and equipment used in food preparation.
- Organized kitchen inventory, including checking expiration dates on products.
- Stocked shelves with supplies, including condiments and other items needed for service.
- Followed recipes to prepare dishes according to customer orders.
- Adhered to health department regulations regarding food storage and handling.
- Assisted in preparing catering orders for special events or functions.
Cook
Sodexo at Stevenson university
Owings Mills, Maryland
01.2020 - 09.2023
- Prepared meals according to recipes and menus, adjusted ingredients and cooking times accordingly.
- Adhered to food safety standards when storing and preparing foods.
- Cleaned kitchen equipment, surfaces, utensils and dishes.
- Supervised and trained kitchen staff on proper preparation techniques.
- Checked quality of ingredients before use in order to ensure freshness.
- Ensured that all food was cooked at the correct temperature and stored correctly.
- Maintained a clean working environment by sweeping, mopping floors, washing surfaces and emptying trash cans.
- Planned menus based on customer preferences, nutritional value and budget constraints.
Housekeeper
Comfort Inn & Suites
Halethorpe, Maryland
06.2019 - 09.2019
- Swept and mopped floors, vacuumed carpets and rugs, dusted furniture, wiped down surfaces.
- Cleaned bathrooms, including toilets, tubs, showers and sinks.
- Changed bed linens and towels, tidied up rooms.
- Stocked amenities such as soap, shampoo and toilet paper in guest rooms.
- Replenished supplies such as drinking glasses and coffee cups in guest rooms.
- Sanitized all areas of the hotel lobby and public restrooms.
- Emptied trash receptacles throughout the property.
- Maintained a clean linen closet by folding sheets neatly on shelves.
Event Specialist
Advantage Solutions
Towson, Maryland
03.2018 - 06.2019
- Assisted with the coordination of event logistics, including venue selection and vendor contracts.
- Developed promotional material such as flyers and brochures to advertise events.
- Conducted market research to identify target audiences and strategies for reaching them.
- Created detailed timelines and budgets for each event, ensuring that all deadlines were met.
- Coordinated with vendors to ensure timely delivery of supplies and services necessary for events.
- Supervised staff onsite during events, providing guidance when needed.
- Negotiated contracts with vendors in order to secure the best rates for services provided at events.
Education
GED -
South Baltimore Learning Center
Baltimore, MD09-2016
Skills
- Contamination prevention
- Ingredients measuring
- Order prioritization
- Surface cleaning
- Sauteing
- Food safety oversight
- Cooking
- Sanitation
- Food handling
- Dish preparation
- Frying
- Grilling
- Recipe-based cooking
- Food presentation
- Recipe modification
- Beautiful presentation of food
- New hire training
- Special diets
- Team collaboration
- Strong attention to safe food handling procedures
- Cleaning and organization
Timeline
Cook
Sodexo at Eating Recovery Center of Baltimore
09.2023 - Current
Catering Kitchen Prep Cook
Copper Kitchen Foods
06.2022 - 09.2023
Cook
Sodexo at Stevenson university
01.2020 - 09.2023
Housekeeper
Comfort Inn & Suites
06.2019 - 09.2019
Event Specialist
Advantage Solutions
03.2018 - 06.2019
GED -
South Baltimore Learning Center