James Barnes

Dedicated housekeeper with extensive experience in care home environments, maintaining high standards of cleanliness, infection control and resident wellbeing. Trained in COSHH, food hygiene and health & safety procedures, with a reliable and flexible approach to work. Strong team player who is equally effective working independently and committed to delivering a safe, clean and welcoming environment.

HOUSEKEEPER at AUSTENWOOD CARE HOME (2021-06 – Present)

• Maintain high standards of cleanliness across residents' rooms, bathrooms and communal areas.
• Follow infection control, COSHH and health & safety procedures.
• Identify and report maintenance issues, hazards and supply shortages.
• Support residents with dignity and respect while working collaboratively with care staff.

KITCHEN ASSISTANT / HOUSEKEEPER at THE MANOR CARE HOME (2021-07 – 2025-04)

• Supported housekeeping and cleaning operations throughout the home.
• Assisted with kitchen duties, food preparation and maintaining hygiene standards.
• Worked efficiently in a busy care environment while maintaining high cleaning standards.
• Worked cooperatively with colleagues to maintain a comfortable environment for residents.

KITCHEN ASSISTANT at WINDMILL CARE CENTRE (2020-12 – 2021-04)

• Assisted with meal preparation and food service.
• Maintained kitchen hygiene and followed food safety procedures.

BREAKFAST CHEF at LANE END CONFERENCE CENTRE (2018-11 – 2020-12)

• Prepared and served breakfast for 100+ guests.
• Maintained food quality, stock control and hygiene standards.

ASSISTANT CHEF at SEELEY HOUSE, BUCKINGHAMSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL (2016-09 – 2018-11)

• Prepared meals within a care-centre environment.
• Deputised for Head Chef and maintained health & safety standards.

Functional Skills English Level 2 (2026)

Functional Skills Maths Level 2 (2025)

Essential Digital Skills Level 1

Level 2 HACCP

COSHH Training

Level 2 Food Safety & Hygiene

Level 1 Basic First Aid

Fire Safety

Prevent COVID-19

Dementia Awareness

Autism awareness

Level 2 NVQ Diploma in Professional Cookery in Professional Cookery

Level 2 NVQ Diploma in Hospitality & Catering in Hospitality & Catering

GCSE Mathematics in Mathematics

GCSE English in English