Paulena Kapitaniuk
Chester
Summary
Proven Plant Operator and Kitchen Manager with a track record of enhancing safety and efficiency at Target Products LTD. Expert in lockout and tagout procedures and a strong leader, significantly reducing equipment downtime and food waste. Achieves excellence by implementing rigorous safety standards and fostering teamwork.
Reliable and adaptable with positive attitude, bringing solid understanding of safety protocols and operational procedures, combined with hands-on skills in equipment monitoring and maintenance. Possesses strong foundation in mechanical systems and proficiency in troubleshooting and problem-solving. Committed to ensuring smooth operations and contributing to team efficiency.
Focused plant operations leader committed to company core values, driving results and exceeding expectations.
Pursuing full-time role that presents professional challenges and leverages interpersonal skills, effective time management, and problem-solving expertise.
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Plant Operator
Target Products LTD
06.2022 - Current
- Followed plant safety procedures, rules, and regulations.
- Adjusted and maintained plant equipment for safety and performance.
- Performed minor mechanical work and routine equipment maintenance.
- Maintained a safe working environment by adhering to safety protocols and conducting regular inspections.
- Reduced downtime by quickly identifying and resolving equipment malfunctions or failures.
- Conducted safety inspections and followed safety rules and procedures.
- Operated equipment such as front-end loaders, rocktruck.
- Loaded Trucks According to load patterns given accurately had their axel weights within legal limits.
Kitchen Manager
Compass Group Canada
05.2018 - 06.2022
- Maintained a clean and safe work environment, adhering to all health department regulations and guidelines.
- Scheduled and received food and beverage deliveries, adhering to food cost and budget.
- Checked and tested foods to verify quality and temperature.
- Mentored and trained new team members, fostering a positive culture of teamwork and collaboration within the kitchen staff.
- Conducted daily checks of refrigerators and freezers to verify proper food storage, container labeling, and surface cleaning.
- Reduced food waste by closely monitoring inventory levels and implementing proper food storage techniques.
- Delivered in-depth training to workers in food preparation and customer-facing roles to promote strong team performance.
- Consistently met or exceeded local health department inspection requirements through diligent adherence to safety protocols and maintaining thorough documentation records.
- Delegated food preparation duties down to cooks and followed up with cooks to verify proper preparation and production of meals.
- Achieved rapid ticket times during peak service hours by effectively managing workflow distribution across various stations.
- Implemented and maintained food safety and sanitation standards to establish safe handling and preparation of food.
- Facilitated special event catering coordination, ensuring timely preparation of high-quality dishes while adhering to client specifications.
Education
High School Diploma -
Edwin Parr Composite High Scchool
Athabasca06-2014
Skills
- Lockout and tagout procedures
- Safety procedures
- Strong leader
- Standard operating procedures
- Equipment inspection
- Excellent hand-eye coordination
- Sample collecting
- Efficient
- Production monitoring
- Safety-oriented
- First aid and CPR
- Plant operations
Languages
English
Full Professional
Timeline
Plant Operator
Target Products LTD
06.2022 - Current
Kitchen Manager
Compass Group Canada
05.2018 - 06.2022
High School Diploma -
Edwin Parr Composite High Scchool
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