Caleb Hoekstra
Tucson,USA
Summary
Hardworking, highly motivated professional eager to lend combined knowledge and skills to enhance business performance. Operates well in both individual and team capacities, leveraging seasoned work ethic to quickly adapt to different processes and drive company objectives. Resourceful and results-driven with a passion for growth and efficiency to meet company needs and increase service value.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Sandwich Artist
Beyond Bread
Tucson, AZ
06.2025 - Current
- Greeted guests, promoted specials, and took orders.
- Operated the cash register with accuracy, ensuring proper handling of transactions.
- Kept workplace clean and organized in line with restaurant policies.
- Increased speed of service through effective multitasking and time management skills.
- Maintained a clean and organized workspace, adhering to strict sanitation standards.
- Collaborated with team members to maintain a smooth workflow during busy hours.
- Prepared and served hot and cold sandwiches based on customer preferences.
- Upheld high standards of customer service at all times to enhance client loyalty and satisfaction.
- Prepared and presented food in compliance with health and safety guidelines.
- Operated manual and electric appliances to peel, slice, and trim food.
- Organized freezers, refrigerators and storage rooms by receiving, recording, and moving food and beverage supplies and products.
- Developed proficiency in preparing various sandwich types, meeting diverse customer preferences and dietary needs.
Mixer
Crumbl Cookies
Tucson, AZ
12.2023 - 02.2024
- Completed required paperwork accurately, ensuring proper documentation of work activities and batch information for future reference or audits.
- Ensured safety compliance, adhering to company guidelines and industry regulations during mixing operations.
- Maintained Number% mixing accuracy by closely weighing materials and ingredients.
- Collaborated with team members for better workflow coordination and increased productivity.
- Kept detailed records of equipment problems and reported irregularities to supervisor.
- Reduced cross-contamination risks by diligently following sanitation protocols when cleaning mixing equipment.
- Checked newly mixed products for safety, accuracy and regulatory adherence.
- Consistently met or exceeded production quotas while maintaining high-quality output standards.
- Reduced waste by optimizing ingredient measurements and maintaining accurate records.
Sailor
United States Navy
Yokosuka, Japan
07.2018 - 08.2023
- Cooked 3200 meals everyday for other sailors and assisted in cooking for government officials when docked in ports.
- Communicated effectively with crew members regarding assigned tasks while ensuring adherence to quality standards.
- Mopped and washed down decks to remove oil, dirt, and debris.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of kitchen equipment, appliances, and utensils.
- Demonstrated ability to work quickly and accurately in high-pressure environments.
- Utilized sanitary methods to handle, prepare and serve food.
- Cooked food according to recipes set by establishment.
- Labeled and dated food, keeping industrial refrigerators and freezers neat and orderly.
- Operated industrial ovens, stoves and grills to prepare food.
- Stored and rotated food products properly, maintaining freshness.
- Assisted with food prep tasks, maximizing downtime during off-peak periods.
- Maintained government-issued certifications, as required.
Education
High School Diploma - undefined
Vail Academy
Tucson, AZ05.2018
Skills
- Customer Satisfaction
- Maintaining Clean Work Areas
- Inventory Restocking
- Crisis Situations
- Training Procedures
- Food Preparation
- Problem-solving
- Time management
- Cleaning and organization
- Reliability and punctuality
Timeline
Sandwich Artist
Beyond Bread
06.2025 - Current
Mixer
Crumbl Cookies
12.2023 - 02.2024
Sailor
United States Navy
07.2018 - 08.2023
High School Diploma - undefined
Vail Academy