Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Languages
References
Timeline
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Renee Apodaca

Santa Fe,NM

Summary

Dynamic professional offering solid customer service background, diligent attention to detail and hardworking nature. Energetic, focused and experienced coaching and mentoring new employees in service delivery, telephone etiquette and troubleshooting. Well-versed in sales, service and conflict resolution.

Overview

36
36
years of professional experience

Work History

Cook Supervisor

Real Burger Catering
Santa Fe, NM
06.2023 - Current
  • Supervised and managed the kitchen staff in preparing, cooking, and presenting food.
  • Monitored food quality control and safety standards to ensure compliance with health regulations.
  • Trained new cooks on proper preparation techniques, recipes, and presentation of dishes.

Housekeeping Supervisor

Los Solaras
Santa Fe, NM
01.2021 - 05.2023
  • Supervised and trained staff in housekeeping operations, ensuring adherence to standards of cleanliness.
  • Monitored inventory levels and ordered supplies as necessary.
  • Created and implemented daily cleaning schedules for staff members.

Cook

NM School for the Deaf
Santa Fe, NM
02.2011 - 01.2021
  • 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.

Personal Care Assistant

Giving NM
Santa Fe, NM
07.2006 - 01.2011
  • Assisted clients with activities of daily living such as bathing, dressing, grooming and toileting.
  • Provided companionship to elderly and disabled clients in their homes or other residential facilities.
  • Performed housekeeping duties including laundry, vacuuming, dusting, mopping floors and changing bed linens.

Retail Associate

JC Penny Salon
Santa Fe, NM
01.2003 - 06.2006
  • Greeted customers and provided excellent customer service.
  • Assisted customers in finding products, answered questions, and made product recommendations.
  • Maintained store appearance by stocking shelves, organizing merchandise displays, and cleaning counters.

Cook Manager

Real Burger
Santa Fe, NM
01.1989 - 05.2006
  • Directed and supervised kitchen staff in the preparation, cooking, and presentation of food.
  • Ensured compliance with health, safety, and sanitation standards in the kitchen area.
  • Maintained accurate inventory of all food items; ordered supplies as needed.

Education

High School Diploma -

Santa Fe High School
Santa Fe, NM
05-1988

Skills

  • Cooking techniques
  • Menu Planning
  • Kitchen Safety
  • Knife Skills
  • Team Supervision
  • Inventory Oversight
  • Recipe Development
  • Cost Control
  • Portion Control
  • Waste Reduction
  • Seafood Preparation
  • Cleaning practices
  • Staff Scheduling
  • Health and safety compliance
  • Cleaning and sanitation
  • Customer Service
  • Quality Assurance Controls
  • Regulatory Compliance
  • Money Handling
  • Sales expertise
  • Teamwork
  • Conflict Resolution
  • Sales goal achievement
  • Flexible Schedule
  • Cash Handling
  • Stock replenishment
  • Paperwork Processing
  • Scheduling
  • Call Management
  • Data Entry
  • Compassionate patient care
  • Medication Management
  • Stress Management
  • Compassionate Care
  • Nutrition planning
  • Housekeeping
  • First-aid and CPR

Languages

English
Full Professional
Spanish
Limited
American Sign Language
Limited

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Cook Supervisor

Real Burger Catering
06.2023 - Current

Housekeeping Supervisor

Los Solaras
01.2021 - 05.2023

Cook

NM School for the Deaf
02.2011 - 01.2021

Personal Care Assistant

Giving NM
07.2006 - 01.2011

Retail Associate

JC Penny Salon
01.2003 - 06.2006

Cook Manager

Real Burger
01.1989 - 05.2006

High School Diploma -

Santa Fe High School
Renee Apodaca