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Kayleigh Louise Price

Aberaman, Aberdare,Rhondda Cynon Taf

Summary

Dedicated professional with a strong work ethic and extensive knowledge of food hygiene and hygiene standards.

I can and have demonstrated resilience in fast-paced environments, maintaining high cleanliness standards while prioritising tasks effectively.

Known for a proactive approach to work, patience, and composure, excelling as an independent worker but also has the ability to work as part of a team.

Having worked in fast paced environments, I have gained the ability to learn new tasks and roles quickly and effectively, I am always willing to take on new work loads and gain more experience when and where I can.

Overview

23
23
years of professional experience
31
31
years of post-secondary education

Work History

Cafe worker

The Chippy / Cafe Hirwaun
Hirwaun, Rhondda Cynon Taff
09.2024 - 10.2024
  • Ensured cleanliness of cafe premises by performing regular cleaning duties.
  • Prepared hot and cold beverages for customers' satisfaction.
  • Engaged with customers in a polite manner, fostering a welcoming environment.
  • Delivered food and drinks from kitchen to respective tables to meet timely expectations.
  • Served meals and drinks with professionalism and skill, maintaining high presentation and quality standards.
  • Accurately processed customer orders and provided allergy advice and menu recommendations when required.

Shop manager

Llydcoed Fish Bar
Llwydcoed, Aberdare, Rhondda Cynon Taff
02.2012 - 11.2015
  • Solved customer complaints efficiently whilst maintaining a very high standards of service daily.
  • Tracked sales targets regularly, adjusting strategies as necessary for maximum profitability achievement.
  • Enhanced customer service by training staff in effective communication and problem solving.
  • Managed store inventory to ensure adequate stock levels at all times.
  • Oversaw daily shop operations, ensuring smooth running of business activities.
  • Kept business in compliance with internal controls, industry regulations and health and safety requirements.
  • Maintained high cleanliness standards with regular cleaning of all surfaces and utensils.
  • Dealt with customer inquiries and complaints, leading to improved customer relationships.
  • Assisted in stock ordering, preventing any potential delays due to lack of supplies.
  • Adhered strictly to food safety regulations, maintaining highest standards of hygiene at all times.
  • Helped train new staff members in various tasks around the shop.
  • Demonstrated proper food handling and safety standards.
  • Created a safe and hygienic environment for staff and customers, practising safe systems of work and strictly adhering to COSHH regulations across all tasks.

Food service assistant

KFC
Aberdare, Rhondda Cynon Taff
10.2010 - 11.2015
  • Enhanced customer satisfaction by providing excellent food service.
  • Maintained cleanliness standards for enhanced dining experience.
  • Prepared hot and cold meals to cater to diverse customer preferences.
  • Worked in fast-paced environment whilst maintaining quality of service.
  • Performed cash handling duties, ensured accurate financial transactions.
  • Served meals and drinks with professionalism and skill, maintaining high presentation and quality standards.

Support care worker

HAFOD CARE
Treorchy, Rhondda Cynon Taff
08.2005 - 09.2008
  • Provided comprehensive care to patients by ensuring their physical and emotional needs were met.
  • Assisted clients with daily activities for improved quality of life.
  • Enhanced patient comfort by promptly responding to requests or concerns.
  • Facilitated social outings, promoting community integration and mental wellbeing.
  • Promoted patient independence through encouragement and guidance in performing tasks.
  • Administered medication according to prescribed schedules, ensuring health maintenance.
  • Offered emotional support during challenging times, facilitating better coping mechanisms.
  • Improved hygiene standards by assisting clients with personal grooming needs like bathing and dressing up.
  • Assured proper nutrition by preparing meals as per dietary requirements of each individual client.
  • Responded rapidly during emergencies ensuring timely medical intervention.
  • Calmly managed occasional outbursts or difficult behaviours from clients exhibiting excellent crisis management skills.

Bar supervisor

TYNEWDD LABOUR CLUB
Treherbert, Rhondda Cynon Taff
08.2005 - 08.2008
  • Enhanced customer satisfaction by managing bar operations efficiently.
  • Trained staff for improved service quality and professionalism.
  • Increased sales with effective promotional strategies.
  • Ensured a safe environment by strictly adhering to health and safety regulations.
  • Maintained clean premises, promoting a welcoming atmosphere for patrons.

Care assistant

MEADOWLANDS NURSING HOME
Aberdare, Rhondda Cynon Taff
08.2003 - 08.2005
  • Provided emotional support to patients, improving their mental wellbeing.
  • Assisted in daily living activities for enhanced patient comfort.
  • Helped with personal care tasks, promoting hygiene and cleanliness amongst residents, whilst maintaining very high standards of comfort and dignity.
  • Observed patient condition and behaviour closely, reporting changes or concerns promptly.
  • Provided attentive first-hand care, comfort and safety to patients.
  • Documented reports on daily observations accurately, helping in keeping track of every resident's progress over time.
  • Responded promptly to emergency situations, ensuring safety of all residents.

Kitchen assistant, Laundry Assistant, Domestic

MEADOWLANDS NURSING HOME
Aberdare, Rhondda Cynon Taff
08.2001 - 08.2005
  • Improved kitchen efficiency by assisting in food preparation tasks.
  • Maintained cleanliness throughout the kitchen for improved hygiene standards.
  • Adhered to health and safety regulations with careful handling of food and equipment.
  • Operated heavy-duty washers and dryers efficiently to handle large volumes of clothing and bedding etc
  • Laundered all items and inspected to verify highest standards.
  • Ensured all rooms were cared for and inspected according to standards by performing detailed cleaning tasks.

Education

GCSEs - MATHS

BLAENGWAWR COMPREHENSIVE SCHOOL
09.1996 - 06.2001

GCSEs - ENGLISH

BLAENGWAWR COMPREHENSIVE SCHOOL
09.1996 - 06.2001

GCSEs - SCIENCE

BLAENGWAWR COMPREHENSIVE SCHOOL
09.1996 - 06.2001

GCSEs - INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

BLAENGWAWR COMPREHENSIVE SCHOOL
09.1996 - 06.2001

GCSEs - ART AND DESIGN

BLAENGWAWR COMPREHENSIVE SCHOOL
09.1996 - 06.2001

NVQ Level 2 - HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE

BLAENGWAWR COMPREHENSIVE SCHOOL
09.1996 - 06.2001

Diploma of Higher Education - CACHE LEVEL 2 CHILD CARE AND EDUCATION

ABERDARE COLLEGE
09.2001 - 06.2004

Skills

  • Resilience in fast-paced environments
  • Patience and composure
  • Proactive approach to work
  • Food hygiene knowledge
  • Hygiene standards awareness
  • Strong work ethic
  • Task prioritisation
  • High cleanliness standards
  • Independent worker

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Cafe worker

The Chippy / Cafe Hirwaun
09.2024 - 10.2024

Shop manager

Llydcoed Fish Bar
02.2012 - 11.2015

Food service assistant

KFC
10.2010 - 11.2015

Support care worker

HAFOD CARE
08.2005 - 09.2008

Bar supervisor

TYNEWDD LABOUR CLUB
08.2005 - 08.2008

Care assistant

MEADOWLANDS NURSING HOME
08.2003 - 08.2005

Diploma of Higher Education - CACHE LEVEL 2 CHILD CARE AND EDUCATION

ABERDARE COLLEGE
09.2001 - 06.2004

Kitchen assistant, Laundry Assistant, Domestic

MEADOWLANDS NURSING HOME
08.2001 - 08.2005

GCSEs - MATHS

BLAENGWAWR COMPREHENSIVE SCHOOL
09.1996 - 06.2001

GCSEs - ENGLISH

BLAENGWAWR COMPREHENSIVE SCHOOL
09.1996 - 06.2001

GCSEs - SCIENCE

BLAENGWAWR COMPREHENSIVE SCHOOL
09.1996 - 06.2001

GCSEs - INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

BLAENGWAWR COMPREHENSIVE SCHOOL
09.1996 - 06.2001

GCSEs - ART AND DESIGN

BLAENGWAWR COMPREHENSIVE SCHOOL
09.1996 - 06.2001

NVQ Level 2 - HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE

BLAENGWAWR COMPREHENSIVE SCHOOL
09.1996 - 06.2001
Kayleigh Louise Price