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
2024.09 - 2024.10
- 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
2012.02 - 2015.11
- 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
2010.10 - 2015.11
- 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
2005.08 - 2008.09
- 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
2005.08 - 2008.08
- 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
2003.08 - 2005.08
- 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
2001.08 - 2005.08
- 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
1996.09 - 2001.06
GCSEs - ENGLISH
BLAENGWAWR COMPREHENSIVE SCHOOL
1996.09 - 2001.06
GCSEs - SCIENCE
BLAENGWAWR COMPREHENSIVE SCHOOL
1996.09 - 2001.06
GCSEs - INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
BLAENGWAWR COMPREHENSIVE SCHOOL
1996.09 - 2001.06
GCSEs - ART AND DESIGN
BLAENGWAWR COMPREHENSIVE SCHOOL
1996.09 - 2001.06
NVQ Level 2 - HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE
BLAENGWAWR COMPREHENSIVE SCHOOL
1996.09 - 2001.06
Diploma of Higher Education - CACHE LEVEL 2 CHILD CARE AND EDUCATION
ABERDARE COLLEGE
2001.09 - 2004.06
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
2024.09 - 2024.10
Shop manager
Llydcoed Fish Bar
2012.02 - 2015.11
Food service assistant
KFC
2010.10 - 2015.11
Support care worker
HAFOD CARE
2005.08 - 2008.09
Bar supervisor
TYNEWDD LABOUR CLUB
2005.08 - 2008.08
Care assistant
MEADOWLANDS NURSING HOME
2003.08 - 2005.08
Diploma of Higher Education - CACHE LEVEL 2 CHILD CARE AND EDUCATION
ABERDARE COLLEGE
2001.09 - 2004.06
Kitchen assistant, Laundry Assistant, Domestic
MEADOWLANDS NURSING HOME
2001.08 - 2005.08
GCSEs - MATHS
BLAENGWAWR COMPREHENSIVE SCHOOL
1996.09 - 2001.06
GCSEs - ENGLISH
BLAENGWAWR COMPREHENSIVE SCHOOL
1996.09 - 2001.06
GCSEs - SCIENCE
BLAENGWAWR COMPREHENSIVE SCHOOL
1996.09 - 2001.06
GCSEs - INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
BLAENGWAWR COMPREHENSIVE SCHOOL
1996.09 - 2001.06
GCSEs - ART AND DESIGN
BLAENGWAWR COMPREHENSIVE SCHOOL
1996.09 - 2001.06
NVQ Level 2 - HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE
BLAENGWAWR COMPREHENSIVE SCHOOL
1996.09 - 2001.06