SONYA HATHORN
Decatur
Summary
Dedicated Dietary Cook with a strong background in meal preparation and inventory management. Proven ability to adhere to dietary guidelines and health standards while fostering teamwork to enhance kitchen efficiency and resident satisfaction.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Dietary Cook
Sumter Retirement Village
Plains
01.2023 - 08.2025
- Collaborated with nutritionists to ensure menu compliance with health standards.
- Prepared balanced meals for residents following dietary guidelines and preferences.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of kitchen equipment and food storage areas.
Plains Peanut
Bobby Salters
Plains
01.2021 - 01.2023
- Organized inventory for easy access and maintained accurate stock levels.
- Loaded and unloaded shipments following safety protocols and guidelines.
- Followed food safety guidelines to prevent contamination.
- Collaborated with team members to deliver timely meal service.
- Operated grills, fryers and broilers to cook items to quality guidelines.
- Prepared dishes in a fast-paced environment, partnering with teammates to uphold high customer satisfaction.
Dietary Assistant
Lillian Carter Health & Rehabilitation
Plains
06.2020 - 01.2021
- Prepared and served meals according to dietary guidelines and resident preferences.
- Assisted in meal service, ensuring timely and accurate delivery to residents.
- Maintained cleanliness of kitchen and dining areas according to health standards.
Housekeeping Room Attendant
Home2 Suites By Hilton
Buckhead
03.2018 - 11.2020
- Cleaned and sanitized guest rooms according to brand standards.
- Sanitized bathrooms by scrubbing sinks, toilets, bathtubs, showers, floors, mirrors, walls and counters.
- Checked bathrooms, restocking towels, rugs and toiletries before guest check-in.
- Replenished supplies and amenities in guest bathrooms and bedrooms.
- Restocked room amenities to ensure guest satisfaction.
- Reported maintenance issues to ensure prompt resolution for guests.
- Communicated effectively with front desk staff regarding guest requests.
- Communicated guest concerns to management to enhance guest satisfaction, safety and maintenance concerns immediately to supervisor.
- Responded promptly to requests from guests and other departments.
- Interacted pleasantly with clients and guests when performing daily duties.
- Assisted with laundry duties, ensuring fresh linens for guest use.
- Removed soiled linens and articles from rooms and delivered to laundry area.
- Collected and disposed of trash from designated areas to maintain cleanliness. Removed trash Removed trash from rooms and replaced liners to wastebaskets.
- Removed trash, recycling and linens from rooms to transport to designated areas.
- Organized and maintained cleaning supplies for efficient workflow.
- Maintained cleaning cart with supplies, such as fresh linens and towels.
- Disinfected high-touch surfaces such as light switches, door handles, remote controls, telephones.
- Cleaned and disinfected floors to maintain a hygienic environment, counters, bathtubs and window sills.
- Moved beds, sofas and small furniture to wipe down baseboards and remove dust and dirt from hard-to-reach areas.
- Inspected rooms for cleanliness and proper setup to meet guest expectations. to ensure they met standards for cleanliness and tidiness.
- Followed safety procedures when using chemical cleaners and power equipment.
- Communicated effectively with team members about daily assignments and task progress.
Education
GED -
York College
Jamaica, NY06-1992
Skills
- Meal preparation
- Dietary compliance
- Dietary safety
- Nutritional support
- Food safety
- Sanitation practices
- Kitchen management
- Inventory management
- Time management
- Team collaboration
- Attention to detail
Timeline
Dietary Cook
Sumter Retirement Village
01.2023 - 08.2025
Plains Peanut
Bobby Salters
01.2021 - 01.2023
Dietary Assistant
Lillian Carter Health & Rehabilitation
06.2020 - 01.2021
Housekeeping Room Attendant
Home2 Suites By Hilton
03.2018 - 11.2020
GED -
York College