Frandaisha Riggins
Summerville,SC
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Food Prep Cook
Olive Garden Restaurant
01.2023 - Current
- Assembled, stored and disposed of food using proper food handling, labeling and safety techniques.
- Coordinated food preparation and timed completion to allow prompt serving of tasty, plentiful and nutritious food at correct temperature to valued customers.
- Stocked ingredients, tracked expenses and maintained foodservice equipment in proper operating condition.
- Served attractive, appetizing meals and deployed proven tasting techniques to confirm quality, taste and palatability prior to service.
- Set up line stations with proper tools and products, quality-checked foods and maintained line equipment.
Specialty Merchandise Associate
Food Lion Distribution
02.2022 - 01.2023
- Transported merchandise to sales floor and restocked shelves, racks and bins.
- Greeted, serviced and thanked all customers.
- Organized store merchandise racks and displays to promote and maintain visually appealing environments.
- Answered customer questions regarding store merchandise, department information and pricing.
- Removed damaged, out-of-code, not-in-set and discontinued items from displays.
- Created attractive displays to promote items.
- Updated pricing and signage to complete product displays and educate customers.
Baker
The Village At Summerville
08.2021 - 01.2022
- Complied with health and safety codes to protect staff and customers.
- Packaged and labeled baked goods with accurate descriptions and ingredients.
- Frosted and iced cakes, cupcakes, cookies, doughnuts, sweet rolls and coffee cakes.
- Resolved customer concerns with positive approach and constructive strategies.
- Baked consistent quality items by accurately mixing, dividing, shaping and proofing.
- Mixed icing and other toppings by reading recipes, scaling and measuring ingredients and operating mixer.
Deli Associate
Food Lion
06.2019 - 01.2021
- Carefully prepared orders by slicing, weighing and packaging cheeses and meats and accurately calculated prices.
- Maintained clean, trash-free workspaces to maximize productivity and safety.
- Strictly followed sanitation and food safety guidelines as required by regulatory agencies and company.
- Cleaned and sanitized dishes and utensils, consistently keeping adequate supplies on hand for expected customer loads.
- Opened new inventory and rotated stock by dates to maintain freshness.
- Listened carefully to customer instructions and prepared orders according to those preferences.
Sandwich Maker
Wendys Restaurant
02.2019 - 08.2019
- Assisted customers in choosing menu items by providing food complementing information.
- Greeted guests, promoted specials and took orders.
- Organized freezers, refrigerators and storage rooms by receiving, recording and moving food and beverage supplies and products.
- Organized work areas to foster efficiency and model exceptional kitchen etiquette.
- Operated grills and fryers to prepare sandwiches and side items.
- Shared information with customers about menu items, preparation methods and ingredients.
- Prepared salads, soups and sandwiches for customers.
- Prepared recipe ingredients by washing, peeling, cutting and measuring.
Cashier
Pizza Hut
06.2017 - 10.2017
- Operated cash register for cash, check and credit card transactions with excellent accuracy levels.
- Worked flexible schedule and extra shifts to meet business needs.
- Helped customers complete purchases, locate items and join reward programs.
- Restocked and organized merchandise in front lanes.
- Collected and authorized payments of guests.
- Worked closely with shift manager to solve problems and handle customer concerns.
- Reconciled cash drawer at start and end of each shift, accounting for errors and resolving discrepancies.
Education
Associate of Arts - Baking And Pastry Arts
Trident Technical College
Charleston, SC08.2025
Associate of Arts - Culinary Arts
The Art Institute of Charleston
Charleston, SC12.2018
High School Diploma -
Lake Marion High School And Technology Center
Santee, SC06.2017
Skills
- Kitchen Expense Control
- High-Volume Environments
- Portion Standards
- Time Management
- Team Oriented
- Safe Work Practices
- Menu Memorization
- Stocking and Replenishing
- Food Prep Techniques
Timeline
Food Prep Cook
Olive Garden Restaurant
01.2023 - Current
Specialty Merchandise Associate
Food Lion Distribution
02.2022 - 01.2023
Baker
The Village At Summerville
08.2021 - 01.2022
Deli Associate
Food Lion
06.2019 - 01.2021
Sandwich Maker
Wendys Restaurant
02.2019 - 08.2019
Cashier
Pizza Hut
06.2017 - 10.2017
Associate of Arts - Baking And Pastry Arts
Trident Technical College
Associate of Arts - Culinary Arts
The Art Institute of Charleston
High School Diploma -
Lake Marion High School And Technology Center
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