Aaliyah Richardson
atherstone,uk
Summary
My name is Aaliyah I'm 21 and I have worked across multiple different kinds of work since leaving school in 2021. These range from working in fast food at KFC at a busy service station on the M6, to working with a care company that specialise in care for the elderly and people with learning needs. i have also worked in a busy student bar on the weekends. It taught me a lot about who I had to learn to be as a person and who it shaped me into now.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Bar Staff Member
Castle grounds
coventry
03.2026 - 08.2026
- progressed to bartender, mastering cocktail preparation and pint pouring to enhance customer experience.
- Processed payments efficiently, using cash registers and card payment systems accurately.
- Conducted ID checks in line with Challenge 25 rules and regulations.
- started as glass collector during peak hours, supporting efficient service delivery.
- cleaned and stored glassware post-use, maintaining stock availability for continuous service.
- Assisted with stock counting, ordering and replenishing.
- Assisted with food preparation and served dishes to customers in a busy kitchen environment.
Care Assistant
Esteemed Life Care
07.2024 - 09.2024
- Provided assistance with client mobility, dressing, bathing, and cooking meals for clients while providing a comforting experience.
- I also monitored and recorded health conditions and followed the clients' care plans, and offered emotional support to patients and their families.
- At Esteemed Life Care, I provided compassionate support to individuals, helping them with daily activities and personal care tasks.
Front of House
KFC
09.2022 - 08.2023
- I worked on the front of house at KFC and spent a lot of time packing orders for customers and ensuring that their orders were correctly packaged whilst also getting to grips with the till and POS systems which strengthened my skills with money as well as teaching me the art of fast paced working that was critical on busy nights.
- Alongside this I also took extra shifts learning middle of house training where I had to cook different kinds of chicken and fries in a fryer whilst also packing orders into bags ready for customers to receive.
- Corley services – m6 southbound
Line Chef
TGI Fridays
09.2021 - 01.2022
- At TGI’s I worked as a line chef on primarily the burger station where during busy periods I had to assemble and focus on creating multiple burgers and fulfilling orders at a quick rate whilst also catering to the customers' needs and wants.
Education
Level 2 Art & Design - GCSE Maths & English
Coventry City College
05-2024
Level 2 Makeup Artistry - GCSE Maths and English, Level 2 Catering
North Warwickshire and South Leicestershire College
04-2022
Level 1 Confident Me Course - Focus on developing personal confidence and self-awareness.
Creative Optimistic Visions
01-2021
GCSEs - Maths, English Language, English Literature, Science, Religious Education, Art, Geography
Cardinal Newman Catholic School
01-2021
Skills
- Fast-paced work
- Teamwork
- Creativity
- Critical thinking
- Reliability
- Work ethic
- Communication
- Positive attitude
- Cash handling
- Food safety
Custom
- Volunteered at Tiverton School as a Teaching Assistant, supporting children with learning disabilities.
- Enjoys drawing and creating art as a creative outlet.
- Socializes with friends and seeks new learning opportunities.
Timeline
Bar Staff Member
Castle grounds
03.2026 - 08.2026
Care Assistant
Esteemed Life Care
07.2024 - 09.2024
Front of House
KFC
09.2022 - 08.2023
Line Chef
TGI Fridays
09.2021 - 01.2022
Level 2 Art & Design - GCSE Maths & English
Coventry City College
Level 2 Makeup Artistry - GCSE Maths and English, Level 2 Catering
North Warwickshire and South Leicestershire College
Level 1 Confident Me Course - Focus on developing personal confidence and self-awareness.
Creative Optimistic Visions
GCSEs - Maths, English Language, English Literature, Science, Religious Education, Art, Geography
Cardinal Newman Catholic School