Julie Farmer
Snodland,Kent
Summary
Dedicated cleaning professional with extensive expertise in maintaining high standards of hygiene and safety within educational environments. Demonstrates exceptional attention to detail and reliability, ensuring thorough classroom sanitisation and deep cleaning during school holidays. Skilled in touchpoint cleaning, carpet vacuuming, and surface sanitisation, with a strong commitment to child safeguarding and respect for property. Proven ability to collaborate effectively within teams while also excelling as an independent worker. Career goals include advancing skills in health and safety awareness to further enhance the quality of service provided.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
10
10
years of post-secondary education
Work History
School Cleaner
Kcc
Snodland , Kent
10.2025 - I currently work here
- Followed cleaning checklists to match quality specifications for each space.
- Carried out all cleaning work within hygiene regulations and completing to excellent standards.
- Maintained high standards of cleanliness and hygiene in classrooms, providing a safe environment for students and staff.
- Disinfected washroom facilities daily, ensuring high hygienic standards were met.
- Sorted rubbish and recycling for appropriate waste disposal.
- Thoroughly quality assessed cleaning work after finishing jobs, ensuring work was carried out to excellent standards and within government regulations.
Catering Assistant
Sainsburys
Aylesford , Kent
06.1995 - 08.2003
- Maintained clean and tidy appearance, wearing protective equipment when necessary.
- Dealt with guests' queries and requests politely.
- Disposed of kitchen waste and recycling appropriately.
- Cleared down food preparation, serving and eating areas after use.
- Cleaned crockery, cutlery and service utensils.
- Washed and put away cookware, utensils and dishes.
- Deep-cleaned equipment and food preparation areas.
- Worked closely with catering team to provide seamless meal service to guests.
- Stored food safely and at correct temperatures.
- Kept clean, tidy kitchen to minimise health and safety risks to residents.
- Upheld health and safety standards to protect staff and customers.
- Handled customer complaints with professionalism and patience, resolving issues promptly to maintain positive relationships.
- Set and restocked service counters, buffet areas and trays.
- Assisted chefs by preparing simple salads, sandwiches and sides.
- Rotated stock to correctly use ingredients and follow food hygiene guidelines.
- Handled cleaning chemicals in line with safe use guidance.
- Disinfected food preparation areas for improved kitchen hygiene.
- Operated cash registers in line with cash handling procedures.
- Ensured excellent health and hygiene practices were followed to minimise risks to public.
- Completed daily cleaning and restocking checklists to support kitchen operations.
- Prepared and presented high-quality food items in line with menu specifications, adhering to strict hygiene standards.
- Minimised risk of contamination with regular cleaning in refrigerated, frozen and dry storage spaces.
- Maintained a meticulously clean and organised kitchen environment, surpassing local health inspection standards.
- Prepared ingredients to deliver efficient lunch and dinner services.
- Engaged with customers to gather feedback on services provided, using insights to drive continuous improvement in offerings.
- Kept chef workspaces stocked with supplies during busy periods.
Education
GCSEs - Child care and development
Aylesford high school
Aylesford , Kent 07.1987 - 07.1997
Skills
- Health and safety awareness
- Professionalism
- School holiday deep cleaning
- Reliable
- Cleaning standards
- Team collaboration
- Time management
- Attention to detail
- Communication skills
- Flexibility in tasks
- Keen eye for detail
- Classroom sanitising
- Punctuality
- Independent worker
- Deep cleaning techniques
- Respect for property
- Touchpoint cleaning
- Polishing and dusting
- Carpet vacuuming
- Attention to safety
- Classroom hygiene
- Hygiene consciousness
- Surface sanitisation
- Child safeguarding
- Desk sanitising
Additional Information
- I have a lot of experience working with people who have autism. I have educated myself due to my own children being diagnosed with autism and other complex needs. I continue to educate myself, and do different courses ( cygnet course for parents), to improve my knowledge.
Timeline
School Cleaner
Kcc
10.2025 - I currently work here
Catering Assistant
Sainsburys
06.1995 - 08.2003
GCSEs - Child care and development
Aylesford high school
07.1987 - 07.1997