Full time cook in restaurants and multiple Assisted Living Facilities

Tyra Petty

Phone: 856-***-**** Email: ************@*****.***

Professional Summary

Dedicated and reliable cook with over 5 years of culinary experience in healthcare and senior living

facilities. Known for maintaining high standards of food safety, quality, and efficiency in fast-paced

kitchen environments. Strong background in customer service with 6 years of retail sales

experience. Adaptable, team-oriented, and committed to delivering excellent service.

Work Experience

Cook

Palms at Lake Spivey - Jonesboro, GA 2024 - Present

- Prepare and serve meals for residents in a senior living facility following dietary restrictions

and portion guidelines

- Maintain kitchen cleanliness and sanitation in accordance with health codes

- Ensure timely meal preparation and delivery under limited staffing conditions

Cook

Jonesboro Nursing and Rehabilitation Center - Jonesboro, GA 2020 - 2023

- Cooked daily meals for up to 100+ residents with special dietary needs

- Worked closely with dietitians and nursing staff to ensure meal accuracy

- Trained new kitchen staff and maintained a safe and organized kitchen environment

Sales Associate

Zales Jewelry - [City, State] 2014 - 2020

- Assisted customers with purchases, repairs, and financing options

- Consistently met or exceeded monthly sales goals

- Developed strong customer relationships through trust, product knowledge, and attentive

service

Skills

- Meal Preparation & Portion Control

- Food Safety & Sanitation

- Time Management

- Team Collaboration

- Customer Service

- Multitasking Under Pressure

- Menu Compliance with Dietary Restrictions

- Inventory & Stock Management

Education

- Associate's Degree in Arts, Cumberland County College - Millville, NJ

- Bridgeton High School - Bridgeton, NJ, Graduated: 2009

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