Maxine Cooper
Overview
40
40
years of professional experience
Work history
Cook
Compassionate Care Group
11.2023 - Current
- Cooking in a care home environment, creating homemade cakes, soups, dinners and other meals.
- Ordering supplies and managing kitchen inventory.
- Rated and maintained 5 star rating in kitchen hygiene standards.
Health care assistant
Firstcol Services
08.2017 - 02.2024
- Deliver personalised in-home care services to clients with diverse needs, including those living with Alzheimer's disease and dementia
- Provide compassionate personal care assistance while maintaining dignity and independence
- Support clients with household tasks, shopping and daily living activities.
- Offer companionship and emotional support to enhance quality of life
Head housekeeper
Findon Manor Hotel
12.2013 - 08.2017
- Managing housekeeping operations for an 11-bedroom, 4 star hotel.
- Dealing with suppliers of linen, cleaning materials and guest supplies, including soap, shampoo, and other amenities.
- Overseeing stocktakes, budgets and administrative paperwork, including maintenance reports and safety audits.
- Ensuring lost property is kept safely and returned to its respective owner.
Self Employed Cleaner
Self Employed
11.2011 - 11.2013
- Scheduling cleaning appointments with private clients.
- Complete cleaning of private homes.
- Managing own business operations and client relationships
Self Employed Publican
Alexander Tavern
11.2009 - 12.2011
- Managed inventory for beverage and food supplies.
- Organising shift patterns for staff
- Managing bar and kitchen operations
Head Housekeeper
Grand Victoria Hotel
01.2005 - 12.2009
- Managed housekeeping for an 18-bedroom, 3 star hotel.
- Managed inventory of supplies.
- Provided leadership and direction for housekeeping team members.
Carer
RSPCA
01.2002 - 01.2005
- Daily care of animals, including grooming and feeding over 300 animals.
- Communication with veterinary staff.
- Maintained high standards if animal welfare and facility cleanliness
Dental Nurse and Receptionist
Hemsworth Dental Surgery
01.1995 - 01.2001
- Assisted dentist in surgical procedures.
- Sterilised equipment in surgical procedures.
- Logged patient information on computer systems
- Carried out X-Rays
- Communicated with patients regarding appointments and care.
Quality inspector
Pioneer Electrical Company
01.1994 - 01.1995
- Conducted quality inspections of electrical components and products.
- Ensured compliance with company and industry standards
Quality inspector
Terry's Chocolates
01.1986 - 01.1994
- Performed quality control inspections on chocolate products.
- Maintained high standards of product quality and safety.
Education
GCSEs -
Hemsworth High School
Skills
- Housekeeping operations and hotel management
- Guest services and customer satisfaction
- Quality standards and compliance
- Team management and staff coordination
- Training and development of supervisors
- Shift pattern organization
- Budget management and cost control
- Inventory and stock management
- Health and safety audits and compliance reporting
- Home cooking and meal preparation
- Kitchen hygiene (rated 5)
- Menu planning for care environments
- Client relationship management
- Communication with guests and patients
- Problem-solving and conflict resolution
- Animal care and welfare
- Dental assistance and patient care
Timeline
Cook
Compassionate Care Group
11.2023 - Current
Health care assistant
Firstcol Services
08.2017 - 02.2024
Head housekeeper
Findon Manor Hotel
12.2013 - 08.2017
Self Employed Cleaner
Self Employed
11.2011 - 11.2013
Self Employed Publican
Alexander Tavern
11.2009 - 12.2011
Head Housekeeper
Grand Victoria Hotel
01.2005 - 12.2009
Carer
RSPCA
01.2002 - 01.2005
Dental Nurse and Receptionist
Hemsworth Dental Surgery
01.1995 - 01.2001
Quality inspector
Pioneer Electrical Company
01.1994 - 01.1995
Quality inspector
Terry's Chocolates
01.1986 - 01.1994
GCSEs -
Hemsworth High School