Preston Ridenour
Rocky Top
Summary
Motivated professional focused on maximizing customer satisfaction with delicious foods. Effective at training, disciplining and motivating staff to achieve new heights of skill and performance. Proven history in team leadership, group time management and multitasking. Equipped with open availability, good attitude, a very strong work ethic.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
Work History
Shift Leader
Little Caesars
Powell
01.2026 - 04.2026
- Led team members during high-volume service periods to ensure efficient operations.
- Assisted in maintaining cleanliness and organization of work areas.
- Processed cash transactions and balanced registers at shift end to maintain financial accuracy.
- Assisted in training new employees on shift operations.
- Supervised and led employees to maintain productivity and customer service levels.
- Checked orders for quality and completeness.
- Delegated tasks to employees and monitored activities and task completion.
- Ensured staff was properly trained on all aspects of their job duties, including safety protocols.
- Managed daily workflow and scheduled staff for adequate coverage.
- Evaluated employee performance and delivered constructive feedback to support development.
Crew Member
KFC & Taco Bell
Rocky Top
09.2025 - 12.2025
- Prepared and assembled food items according to standardized recipes.
- Maintained cleanliness of workstations and dining areas during shifts.
- Assisted customers by taking orders and answering menu questions.
- Handled cash transactions accurately at the register during busy periods.
- Performed cashier duties such as taking orders, collecting payments and providing change.
- Completed opening and closing tasks such as setting up workstations, cleaning surfaces and restocking supplies.
- Cleaned restaurant area by sweeping floors, wiping tables and emptying trash receptacles.
- Kept restaurant lobby, front counter and restrooms neat and clean throughout shift.
- Packaged menu items into bags or trays and placed drink orders into carriers.
- Packed fast food products in approved containers, cups, and bags.
Education
Anderson County High School
Clinton, TN04-2026
Skills
- Team leadership
- Task delegation
- Staff education and training
- Order management
- Time management
- Flexible schedule
- Heavy lifting
- Self-discipline
- Work ethic
- Cleaning
Timeline
Shift Leader
Little Caesars
01.2026 - 04.2026
Crew Member
KFC & Taco Bell
09.2025 - 12.2025
Anderson County High School