E-4 · Army · 2023 – 2026
Tristin
Riggins
Food Service Operations Professional
Granite City, IL
Open to work
Summary
I bring three years of experience managing large-scale food operations in high-pressure environments. As a Culinary Specialist in the Army, I coordinated meal preparation and service while maintaining strict safety and sanitation standards. I'm trained in inventory management, quality control, and team coordination—skills I'm now applying to civilian food service and operations roles. I hold a ServSafe Food Handler certification and thrive in fast-paced settings where attention to detail matters.
Experience
2023-2026
Culinary Specialist
Army · Vicenza, IT
- A Culinary Specialist is responsible for preparing, cooking, and serving food in garrison dining facilities and field environments. Duties include operating and maintaining kitchen equipment, following Army food safety and sanitation standards, and ensuring meals meet nutritional and operational requirements. Specialists manage inventory, rations, and supplies, assist with menu planning, and support field feeding operations using mobile kitchen equipment. They also perform quality control, maintain cleanliness, and contribute to mission readiness by providing reliable food service support to soldiers.
Skills
Skills
Large‑Scale Food Preparation · Food Safety & Sanitation · Inventory Management · Team Leadership · Time Management · Stress & High‑Tempo Performance · Customer Service · Problem‑Solving · Adaptability
Education and certifications
Cert ·
ServSafe Food Handler
Army
Service record
- Branch
- U.S. Army
- Rank
- E-4
- Years served
- 2023 – 2026
- Specialty / MOS
- 92G
- Security clearance
- Secret