Energetic chef with passion for food and commitment to providing customers with exceptional culinary experiences. Focuses on using fresh ingredients to create flavorful dishes appealing to different palates. Team player offers clear communication and problem-solving.
Hi, I’m
Selena Frank
Columbus,GA
Summary
Overview
23
years of professional experience
1
Certification
Work History
Red Lobster
Prep Cook
02.2023 - 09.2023
Job overview
- Demonstrated strong multitasking abilities, managing multiple food stations simultaneously without compromising quality or speed.
- Washed, peeled, and cut fruits and vegetables in advance to save time on food preparation.
- Maintained clean, hygienic kitchen workspace by sweeping, mopping, and taking out trash.
- Set up and prepared cooking supplies and workstations during opening and closing to maximize productivity.
- Contributed to positive work atmosphere through effective communication and teamwork among staff members.
- Reduced food waste by properly storing ingredients and monitoring expiration dates.
- Followed orders from head chef to establish productive and timely preparation of meals.
Goodwill Industries
Cashier/Sales Associate
01.2017 - 08.2018
Job overview
- Greeted customers entering store and responded promptly to customer needs.
- Worked flexible schedule and extra shifts to meet business needs.
- Operated cash register for cash, check, and credit card transactions with excellent accuracy levels.
- Built relationships with customers to encourage repeat business.
- Maintained balanced cash drawer, ensuring accurate accounting at end of each shift.
- Assisted customers with returns, refunds and resolving transaction issues.
- Provided backup support for other departments when needed, showcasing versatility within retail environment.
7 Eleven
Cashier
11.2015 - 02.2017
Job overview
- Keeping clean, safe environment for patrons, ringing customer purchases using electronic cash registers, and giving correct change
- Additional duties consist of forecasting, ordering, and stocking merchandise throughout store.
- Greeted customers entering store and responded promptly to customer needs.
- Built relationships with customers to encourage repeat business.
- Restocked and organized merchandise in front lanes.
Burlington Stores
Sales Associate
04.2013 - 07.2015
Job overview
- Organized racks and shelves to maintain store visual appeal, engage customers, and promote specific merchandise.
- Handled cash transactions efficiently while adhering to company cash handling policies, ensuring accuracy in all financial exchanges.
- Managed returns, exchanges and refunds in accordance with store policy.
- Maintained calm demeanor and professionally managed issues in busy, high-stress situations.
- Helped customers locate products and checked store system for merchandise at other sites.
- Provided positive first impressions to welcome existing, new, and potential customers.
- Rotated stock and restocked shelves to maintain product availability and store appearance.
Walmart
Stock Clerk
11.2010 - 10.2011
Job overview
- Deal with incoming stock deliveries during night by assisting in unloading trucks
- Sort out received items and make piles according to types of materials
- Transport freight to sales floors after sorting and ensuring that sufficient quantity has been delivered
- Ensure that any excess materials are placed in storage rooms
- Handle stock inventory and make sure that it is accurate by rechecking it
- Ensure that items are marked properly before are sent to sales floors
- Place price tags on items and ensure that barcodes are correctly placed
- Stock shelves with items by making sure that items are brought forward
- Clean and dust items and shelves
Burger King
Cashier
09.2009 - 08.2011
Job overview
- Keeping a clean, safe environment for patrons, ringing customer purchases using electronic cash registers, and giving correct change
- Additional duties consist of forecasting, ordering, and stocking merchandise throughout the store.
Target
Customers Service Representative
08.2006 - 03.2007
Job overview
- Operating cash registers and customer service
- Meet and greet customers, ring up purchases, handle returns and refunds, and answer questions about products, services, and merchandise
- Job duties may also include stocking shelves and assisting in sales.
Toys 'R' Us
Sales Associate
06.2004 - 05.2006
Job overview
- Field customer questions and complaints about products, services, and store personnel
- Sales associates with Toys R Us often perform cleaning duties for management, such as light mopping, dusting, and restroom tidying, as well.
McDonald's
Cashier/Runner
06.2000 - 05.2003
Job overview
- Worked the cash register
- Assisted guests with returns and exchanges
- Answered customers' questions
- Opened and closed restaurant
- Greeted guests
- Resolved customer complaints
Education
Columbus Technical CollegeColumbus, GA
Associate's degree from Culinary Arts
12.2023
University Overview
- Pezold Culinary Arts Scholarship.
Columbus Technical CollegeColumbus, GA
Diploma from Culinary Arts
06.2023
University Overview
Georgia TechColumbus, GA
GED
09.2017
University Overview
Skills
- Attention to Detail
- Cleaning and organization
- Safe Food Handling
- Time Management
- Efficient multitasking
- Food Preparation
Certification
- ServSafe Food Protection Manager, 11/01/21, 11/01/26
- Food production worker level 1, 05/01/22
- Prep cook, 05/01/22
- Driver's License
- Food Handler Certification
Additional Information
Additional Information
From 2006 to 2011 I was a stay at home mom and a military wife my husband passed away in Afghanistan. I took some time off from working to help my children thru this touch time. My children are all school age now and I am looking to get back into the work force.Assessments
Assessments
- Work style: Reliability, Proficient, 01/01/24
- Cooking skills: Basic food preparation, Proficient, 01/01/24
References
References
Karen Sanks (334) 468 8650
Chef Tracy Flynn (706) 641 5659
Mrs Twanna (706) 332 2204
Timeline
Prep Cook
Red Lobster
02.2023 - 09.2023
Cashier/Sales Associate
Goodwill Industries
01.2017 - 08.2018
Cashier
7 Eleven
11.2015 - 02.2017
Sales Associate
Burlington Stores
04.2013 - 07.2015
Stock Clerk
Walmart
11.2010 - 10.2011
Cashier
Burger King
09.2009 - 08.2011
Customers Service Representative
Target
08.2006 - 03.2007
Sales Associate
Toys 'R' Us
06.2004 - 05.2006
Cashier/Runner
McDonald's
06.2000 - 05.2003
Columbus Technical College
Associate's degree from Culinary Arts
Columbus Technical College
Diploma from Culinary Arts
Georgia Tech
GED
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