Elay’Ja Cruz
HARRISBURG,PA
Summary
Energetic dietary aide with several years of hands-on experience preparing and serving food to patients within healthcare facilities. Well-versed in sanitation and safety guidelines paired with in-depth knowledge of cooking and baking appliance operations. Successful multitasker possessing a positive attitude and a great sense of humor.
Overview
2
2
years of post-secondary education
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Dietary Aide
Silver spring personal care home
Harrisburg, PA
05.2025 - Current
- Prepared and served meals according to dietary guidelines for residents.
- Collaborated with kitchen staff to ensure timely meal delivery to residents.
- Set up trays and food service carts to deliver food to residents.
- Assisted in maintaining cleanliness and organization of kitchen and dining areas.
Sales Associate
Journeys Shoes
Harrisburg, PA
07.2025 - 08.2025
- Assisted customers in selecting footwear and accessories to meet their needs.
- Helped customers find specific products, answered questions, and offered product advice.
- Processed sales transactions accurately using point-of-sale systems.
- Maintained organized displays to showcase the latest shoe styles effectively.
Sales Representative
CUTCO
Harrisburg, PA
06.2024 - 08.2024
- Demonstrated product knowledge to effectively showcase CUTCO's kitchen products.
- Engaged customers through personalized presentations and demonstrations of cutting tools.
- Generated new sales leads through cold calling and networking activities.
- Collaborated with team members to develop sales strategies for effective outreach.
- Listened to customer needs to identify and recommend best products and services.
- Provided feedback on customer preferences to improve product offerings and marketing efforts.
Dietary Aide
Penn state rehabilitation hospital
Hershey, PA
02.2024 - 08.2024
- Collaborated with kitchen staff to ensure timely meal delivery to residents.
- Set up trays and food service carts to deliver food to residents.
- Followed safety and sanitation protocols during food preparation and service.
- Maintained a safe working environment by following all safety protocols.
- Treated patients and team members with dignity and respect.
- Greeted visitors entering the kitchen area, provided them with information about services offered, and directed them accordingly.
Cashier
Taco Bell
Middletown, PA
07.2021 - 02.2024
- Handled cash, credit, and gift card transactions accurately during busy periods.
- Assisted in training new cashiers on register operations and customer interactions.
- Greeted customers upon entering the store with friendly demeanor.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of the work area throughout shifts.
- Assisted in training new staff on menu items and customer service protocols.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Criminal Justice
Temple University
Philadelphia, PA 08.2024 - 12.2026
Skills
- Team collaboration
- Time management
- Cleaning and sanitizing
- Cash handling
- Effective communication
- Customer satisfaction
- Relationship building
- Critical thinking
- Customer service
- Client interaction via phone
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Sales Associate
Journeys Shoes
07.2025 - 08.2025
Dietary Aide
Silver spring personal care home
05.2025 - Current
Bachelor of Arts - Criminal Justice
Temple University
08.2024 - 12.2026
Sales Representative
CUTCO
06.2024 - 08.2024
Dietary Aide
Penn state rehabilitation hospital
02.2024 - 08.2024
Cashier
Taco Bell
07.2021 - 02.2024