Rene Palacios
Auburn
Summary
Dedicated cook with strong meal preparation and customer service skills. Committed to food safety and kitchen operation excellence, ensuring high standards in a fast-paced environment.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Cook
Penryn Enterprises Inc
Penryn
08.2025 - Current
- Prepared meals aligned with daily menus and tailored to customer preferences, enhancing dining experience.
- Trained new staff on kitchen procedures and practices, ensuring seamless workflow and adherence to standards.
- Operated grills, fryers and broilers to cook items to quality guidelines.
- Maintained cleanliness of kitchen equipment, surfaces, utensils, and dishes to uphold hygiene standards and operational efficiency.
- Prepared dishes in fast-paced environment working with teammates to maintain high customer satisfaction rate.
Landscaper
Pedro's Landscape Maintenance
Loomis
04.2025 - 08.2025
- Operated landscape equipment to enhance lawn care and maintenance efficiency.
- Adhered to safety protocols to ensure safe handling of tools and equipment on-site.
- Maintained and operated lawn care equipment, including mowers, trimmers, edgers, blowers, and hedge clippers, to deliver high-quality landscaping services.
Porter
Thunder Valley Casino
Lincoln
01.2025 - 04.2025
- Assisted guests with luggage and transportation needs, enhancing their overall experience in the casino.
- Cleaned common areas to maintain a welcoming environment for guests and ensure compliance with hygiene standards.
- Greeted customers and addressed their needs, contributing to a positive and efficient customer service experience.
Pizza Delivery Driver
Bella's Pizza
Cocoa Beach
05.2024 - 11.2024
- Delivered pizzas within estimated time to enhance customer satisfaction.
- Ensured vehicle cleanliness and functionality for safe and efficient deliveries.
- Processed cash and card transactions accurately to maintain financial integrity during deliveries.
Banquet Server
Holiday Inn Express Hotel Suites
Cocoa
05.2023 - 11.2024
- Set up banquet areas according to event specifications and client requirements.
- Served food and beverages to guests in a timely and professional manner.
- Assisted with event clean-up, ensuring all areas maintained cleanliness standards.
- Collaborated with kitchen staff to ensure smooth service flow during events.
Barback
Innisfree Hotels
Cocoa Beach
04.2023 - 11.2024
- Supported bartenders in drink preparation and fulfilling customer orders.
- Assisted bartenders by stocking beer, wine, liquor, and other bar items.
- Assisted bartenders by stocking beer, wine, liquor, and other bar items.
- Organized bar inventory to streamline service.
Breakfast Attendant
Innisfree Hotels
Cocoa Beach
04.2023 - 11.2024
- Prepared and set up breakfast buffet for guests daily.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of dining area throughout service.
- Managed inventory of food supplies and kitchen equipment efficiently.
Education
Associate of Science - Engineering
Universidad Nacional De Ingenieria
Nicaragua09-2021
Skills
- Meal preparation
- Food safety
- Kitchen operation
- Knife skills
- Menu planning
- Inventory management
- Equipment maintenance
- Customer service
Languages
Spanish
Native/ Bilingual
English
Professional
Certification
- Food Handlers Certificate 5/23-5/26
Timeline
Cook
Penryn Enterprises Inc
08.2025 - Current
Landscaper
Pedro's Landscape Maintenance
04.2025 - 08.2025
Porter
Thunder Valley Casino
01.2025 - 04.2025
Pizza Delivery Driver
Bella's Pizza
05.2024 - 11.2024
Banquet Server
Holiday Inn Express Hotel Suites
05.2023 - 11.2024
Barback
Innisfree Hotels
04.2023 - 11.2024
Breakfast Attendant
Innisfree Hotels
04.2023 - 11.2024
Associate of Science - Engineering
Universidad Nacional De Ingenieria