Tammy Barnsley

Kitchen Assistant

Walsall, WalsallMember since March 2, 2026

About

Dedicated and reliable individual with experience in care and customer service roles, seeking a School Kitchen Assistant position at Shire Services. Proven ability to engage with diverse age groups and handle responsibilities in social care and retail environments. Eager to contribute to a busy school kitchen team, assisting with food preparation and general duties to support a positive dining experience for students.

Experience

Lunchtime supervisor - Primary school

(2014-02 - 2014-02)

Provide supervision and care for children during lunch periods.
Certificate in food safety and hygiene completed.

Funeral Service Assistant - Co-operative Funeral Care - Wolverhampton

(2010-05 - 2010-05)

Acquired foundational knowledge in funeral care operations, including funeral planning, mortuary familiarisation, and customer service protocols.

Support Worker - YMCA

(2012 - 2013)

Engaged with homeless individuals, distributed informational leaflets, assisted in gym operations, and designed recreational games.
Enhanced interpersonal communication skills with individuals across all age demographics.
Gained practical experience in social care settings.

Volunteer Youth Representative - Sandwell Shadow Youth Cabinet

Volunteered to represent and advocate for young people's views and opinions to the cabinet.
Conducted research on subjects pertinent to youth engagement and development.

Retail Assistant (Volunteer) - Juniper Training

(2024 - 2026)

Developed retail skills by assembling Christmas hampers and selling products in a market environment.
Cultivated customer engagement techniques through direct sales interaction.
Collaborated effectively within a team to achieve sales objectives.

Care Assistant - Midlands Community Care