Everyday Hero: Proud to take your order
MONCKS CORNER, S.C. (WCBD) – It is a special honor for a wonderful person. For this Friday’s Everyday Hero, we head to Moncks Corner.
If you like going to Chick-fil-A, you will most likely recognize our hero because she has a smile that’s hard to forget.
The chicken chain is notorious for its long drive-thru lines, but having someone like Treliyah Simmons take your order makes the lines much easier to deal with.
Treliyah started working part-time at Chick-fil-A when she was in the special needs program at Berkeley High School, part of the district’s school-to-work program. The program allows students to develop work skills with on-the-job training.
“Teach them the life skills that they need, ensuring that they have a sustainable career and life after high school,” said Dr. Anthony Dixon, Berkeley County School District superintendent.
The program worked, and Treliyah continued to work at Chick-fil-A even after graduating. She is now a full-time employee, and everyone is fine with that.
“She’ll come over with a hug and just give you a word of encouragement. She is Chick-fil-A. She takes our core company model to be the world’s most caring company, and she lives that out,” said Mandy Jessup, Moncks Corner Chick-fil-A director.
On one memorable day, all of Treliyah’s hard work was recognized.
“I’m just so nervous because I just got team member of the year,” Treliyah said. “It feels really good. I worked so hard to get here.”
“Caring, compassionate, and just hard-working, and she just makes your day better. Just know her,” said Brian Welch, Berkeley High School athletic director.
Treliyah takes her job very seriously.
“I love helping people. I always wanted to help people, and I just love my job,” she added.
It appears the love goes both ways, and Treliyah hopes it will stay that way.
“My goal is to make this a lifetime job,” she explained.
So, when you see Treliyah and her smile at the drive-thru, know that it’s not just work but someone who loves what they do.
“This is a dream come true.”
And it’s also someone who never forgot where they came from and the people who helped her along the way.
“When she gets off work, she comes to Berkeley High School. She finds me in the endzone and has a Chick-fil-A cookie for me,” Welch said. “I mean, that’s just who she is.”
Treliyah also mentioned that she hopes to own and operate her own Chick-fil-A restaurant one day.
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