Natasha Fitzworth
Jackson,MI
Summary
Dynamic Kitchen Manager at Phoenix Early Learning Center with a strong focus on food safety and inventory management. Proven track record in reducing food waste and enhancing team collaboration. Skilled in creating a positive work environment while ensuring compliance with sanitation standards. Passionate about fostering teamwork and mentoring staff for success.
Professional caregiver with strong background in early childhood education. Proven expertise in creating engaging learning environments and fostering children's social and emotional development. Adept at team collaboration, flexible to changing needs, and driven to achieve impactful results. Skilled in classroom management, curriculum development, and child safety protocols.
Experienced with early childhood education, focusing on creating nurturing and educational environment. Delivers engaging and developmentally appropriate activities that support children's growth. Track record of effective communication with both children and parents, fostering trust and collaboration.
Childcare professional prepared to bring compassionate approach to early childhood education. Proven track record in developing age-appropriate curricula and promoting social and emotional growth. Highly collaborative team player known for adaptability and reliability. Skilled in classroom management and fostering positive interactions.
Overview
2026
2026
years of professional experience
Work History
Kitchen Manager
Phoenix Early Learning Center
Jackson, MI
10.2023 - Current
- 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.
- Consistently met or exceeded local health department inspection requirements through diligent adherence to safety protocols and maintaining thorough documentation records.
- Implemented and maintained food safety and sanitation standards to establish safe handling and preparation of food.
- Created and deployed successful strategies to boost restaurant performance, streamline food prep processes and reduce waste.
House Cleaner
Rozannos Cleaning
Ann Arbor, MI
2021 - 2021
- Disinfected and mopped bathrooms to keep facilities sanitary and clean.
- Created spotless surfaces by dusting, sweeping, vacuuming and mopping.
- Mopped hardwood, laminate, ceramic, vinyl, glass and wood surfaces.
- Maintained a safe working environment through proper use of cleaning products and equipment.
- Vacuumed rugs and carpeted areas in offices, lobbies, and corridors.
- Hand-dusted and wiped down office furniture, fixtures, and window sills to keep areas clean and comfortable.
Daycare Teacher
Phoenix Early Learning Center
Jackson, MI
05.2016 - 2020
- Sanitized toys and play equipment each day to maintain safety and cleanliness.
- Provided a safe and nurturing environment for children, regularly monitoring indoor and outdoor spaces for potential hazards.
- Actively encouraged children to develop their communication, problem-solving and social skills.
- Maintained tidy environment to comply with cleanliness and sanitation standards.
- Developed strong relationships with parents through regular communication about their child''s progress and needs.
- Assisted in preparation of meals and snacks to provide children with proper nutrition.
- Oversaw daily transitions between various activities such as snack time, outdoor playtime, naptime ensuring smooth operation of daily schedule.
- Instructed children in health and personal habits, such as eating, resting, and toileting.
- Engaged with children on individual basis to build positive relationships and promote learning.
- Guided students through daily routines, instilling a sense of responsibility and independence within each child.
- Intervened in disruptive behavior, using positive reinforcement strategies to redirect and calm children.
- Fostered safe and nurturing environment for children, setting stage for positive learning experiences.
- Organized and supervised large and small group activities.
Education
Leslie High School
Leslie, MI05.2015
Skills
- Multitasking and organization
- Customer service
- Food safety
- Inventory management
- Food preparation
- Kitchen management
- Inventory control
- Attention to detail
- Problem-solving
- Safe food handling
- Cleaning and sanitation
- Team collaboration and leadership
- Sanitation standards
- Goal setting
- Flexible schedule
- Conflict resolution
- Verbal and written communication
- Team building
- Child safety
- Lesson planning
- Strong work ethic
- Active listener
- Loves children
- CPR and first aid
- Emotionally supportive
- Approachable
- Parent-teacher communication
- Classroom management
- Parent communication
- Housekeeping
Timeline
Kitchen Manager
Phoenix Early Learning Center
10.2023 - Current
Daycare Teacher
Phoenix Early Learning Center
05.2016 - 2020
House Cleaner
Rozannos Cleaning
2021 - 2021
Leslie High School