Paula Chitwood

Detail-oriented cook with over 13 years of experience in food preparation and kitchen organization. Proven ability to maintain high standards of hygiene and food safety while enhancing kitchen efficiency.

Cook/Prep Cook at Chappys (2010-09 – 2024-03)

• Prepared high-quality meals in accordance with restaurant standards and recipes.
• Managed food inventory, ensuring freshness and compliance with health regulations.
• Collaborated with front-of-house staff to ensure timely service and customer satisfaction.
• Implemented waste reduction strategies, enhancing sustainability practices in the kitchen.
• Maintained clean and organized work areas at all times to bring safety and quality to food preparation process.
• Prepared meals efficiently under time constraints for timely service during peak hours.
• Set up and prepared cooking supplies and workstations during opening and closing to maximize productivity.
• Prepared multiple orders simultaneously during peak periods with high accuracy rate, maximizing customer satisfaction, and repeat business.
• Maintained well-stocked stations with supplies and spices for maximum productivity.
• Communicated closely with servers to fully understand special orders for customers.
• Ensured compliance with all food safety regulations, maintaining record of excellence in health inspections.
• Enhanced kitchen efficiency by streamlining prep work processes.
• Maintained high standards of hygiene and cleanliness, ensuring safe dining environment.
• Maintained food safety and sanitation standards.
• Kept kitchen clean and organized by performing daily maintenance tasks.
• Assisted in maintaining cleanliness and organization of kitchen workspace.
• Operated dishwasher and manually washed dishes to clean all chinaware, silverware, and cooking utensils.

Janitorial Assistant at Abbco (1986-02 – 2010-09)

• Maintained cleanliness and sanitation standards across facilities to ensure a safe environment.
• Operated cleaning equipment and tools, adhering to safety protocols for efficient operations.
• Collaborated with team members to execute daily cleaning tasks effectively and timely.
• Assisted in training new staff on cleaning procedures and best practices for efficiency.
• Enhanced cleanliness by performing regular sweeping, mopping, and vacuuming tasks.
• Improved overall appearance of the facility with thorough dusting and polishing procedures.
• Maintained a healthy environment by disinfecting surfaces and removing trash daily.
• Managed time efficiently while adhering to a strict schedule of daily, weekly, and monthly cleaning tasks to keep facilities looking their best at all times.
• Increased customer satisfaction by consistently maintaining restrooms in pristine condition.
• Provided exceptional customer service to all facility visitors by promptly addressing their needs or directing them to the appropriate staff member for assistance.
• Demonstrated attention to detail by identifying and addressing minor maintenance issues before they escalated.
• Assisted in inventory management, ensuring adequate supplies were always available.
• Ensured cleanliness and sanitation of office spaces, leading to healthier work environment for all employees.
• Reduced downtime in common areas by efficiently coordinating cleaning during low-traffic hours.
• Implemented detailed cleaning checklist, improving thoroughness of cleaning tasks.
• Maintained cleanliness of restrooms by washing down and properly sanitizing walls, floors and toilets.

High School Diploma – Edward's County High School