MONIQUE PALACIO
626-***-**** Apple Valley, CA **307 ************@*****.***
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.
Professional
Summary
Skills • Peer Interaction
• Food Safety
• Food Delivery
• Personal Assistance
• Proper Storage Procedures
Written and Oral
Communications
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• Guest Services
• Front Desk Management
• Payment Oversight
• POS Systems
• Hotel Reservations
• Problem-Solving Skills
• Registration
• File Management
• Word Processing
• Nightly Audits
• Concierge Services
DIETARY AIDE, 07/2018 - 05/2019
Whittier Nursing And Wellness, Whittier, CA
PREP COOK, 06/2018 - 07/2018
Santa Anita Racetrack, Arcadia, CA
SHIFT LEAD MANAGER, 02/2018 - 07/2018
Dunkin Donuts & Baskin Robins, West Covina, CA
Work History
• Kept all kitchen areas clean, tidy and free of hazards. Washed plates, cups, serving, and eating utensils and kitchen equipment in commercial dishwasher.
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• Followed all food safety regulations while preparing meals for patients.
• Served meals to residents in accordance with established schedules and dietary procedures.
• Delivered nourishment and supplements to nurse station for distribution to specific residents.
• Maintained clean, hygienic kitchen workspace by sweeping, mopping, and taking out trash.
• Washed, peeled, and cut fruits and vegetables in advance to save time on food preparation. Preserved freshness of food by storing food in designated containers and storage areas within freezer or refrigerator.
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Set up and prepared cooking supplies and workstations during opening and closing to maximize productivity.
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• Maintained food safety and sanitation standards.
• Cooperated with coworkers to improve customer experience and manage storefront.
• Coached crew members to optimize performance and motivate toward more efficient work. FRONT DESK AGENT, 08/2017 - 02/2018
Extended Stay Of America, Brea, CA
Supervised employees and oversaw quality compliance with company standards for food and services.
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• Exercised composure under pressure and in escalated customer service scenarios.
• Completed after shift review reports to remind supervisors of completed work. Took reservations over phone, in person, and via computer for guests and provided confirmation information.
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• Collected room deposits, fees, and payments.
• Answered customer telephone calls promptly and appropriately handled needs.
• Used internal software to process reservations, check-ins and check-outs. Greeted visitors and customers upon arrival, offered assistance, and answered questions to build rapport and retention.
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• Issued room keys to guests upon check-in and answered questions regarding proper use. Certificate Of Completion : Front Office Management, Medical Billing, Etc UCI - Arcadia, CA
Certificate : Culinary Arts
Hacienda La Puente Adult Education - La Puente, CA, 05/2018 Diploma: General Education
Bishop Amat Memorial High School - La Puente, CA, 05/1996 Education
Certifications • Food Handlers Training - Timeframe