Joshua Steeples
Escondido,California
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Delivery Driver
Marcos Pizzeria
Fort Eustis, VA
01.2025 - Current
- Communicated effectively with restaurant staff to verify order accuracy, quantity, and special customer requests before dispatch.
- Answered phone calls from customers placing takeout orders.
- Followed safety rules to keep clean driving record with no accidents or incidents.
- Delivered pizza to customers in a timely manner while adhering to traffic laws.
- Contacted customers prior to delivery to coordinate delivery times.
Cook 1
Phillips Enterprises
Newport News , Virgina
05.2024 - Current
- Operated grills, fryers and broilers to cook items to quality guidelines.
- Wrapped, dated and labeled food items in storage for safety and freshness.
- Adhered to regulatory standards regarding safe and sanitary food prep.
- Requested supplies and equipment orders, explaining needs to managers.
- Sanitized workstation at end of shift to minimize risk of salmonella and other food-borne illnesses.
- Grilled and deep fried various foods from meats to potatoes.
- Monitored supply inventory and rotated stock to maintain optimal freshness and reduce waste.
- Cleaned kitchen equipment, surfaces, utensils and dishes.
- Executed proper techniques when preparing menu item ingredients.
- Operated kitchen equipment in alignment with OSHA protocols and manufacturer instructions.
- Adjusted seasonings of dishes during cooking process in order to enhance flavors.
- Prepared dishes in fast-paced environment working with teammates to maintain high customer satisfaction rate.
- Followed established procedures and requirements for safe food handling, storage and service.
- Prepared and served meals by reviewing recipes and combining and cooking ingredients.
- Handled advanced thawing and food pre-preparation for upcoming meals.
- Chopped and diced vegetables and fruits to stock fridge ahead of busy periods.
- Maintained clean and orderly appearance throughout kitchen and dining area.
- Operated ovens, fryers and mixers safely to prevent kitchen accidents and machinery malfunction.
- Maintained safe operations of food prep equipment to reduce complications and retain safety procedures.
Food Sanitation Specialist
Phillips Enterprises
Newport News, VA
04.2022 - 05.2024
- Followed established cash handling procedures when collecting payment from customers.
- Received food orders from individuals and explained offerings.
- Maintained professional demeanor during interactions with customers and co-workers.
- Performed opening and closing duties such as setting up workstations with necessary supplies.
- Filled and served various beverages for customers.
- Maintained safe food handling practices to prevent germ spread.
- Adhered to safety procedures when handling sharp objects or hazardous materials.
- Operated dishwashing machines safely and efficiently.
- Checked temperatures of freezers, refrigerators and heating equipment to ensure proper functioning.
- Maintained cleanliness standards for all service areas including dining room, kitchen and storage areas.
- Maintained order and cleanliness of work areas to conform with health codes.
- Followed staff performance and service standards to deliver consistent and positive customer experiences.
- Maintained high standards of customer service during high-volume work shifts and fast-paced operations.
Cellerman/ Warehouse
Wild Barrel Brewery
San Marcos, CA
03.2021 - 12.2021
- Organized barrel storage areas to maximize space utilization while ensuring proper labeling and tracking of inventory levels.
- Loaded and unloaded shipments from trucks and picked up and moved heavy packages and items using forklifts.
- Followed established guidelines for picking orders accurately.
- Ensured safety protocols were followed at all times while operating machinery.
- Maintained accurate inventory records using computerized tracking systems.
- Loaded and unloaded trucks with hand-trucks, pallet jacks, and forklifts.
- Secured items in truck by strapping over protective padding.
- Used scanners to track parcel information, condition or receipt.
- Applied barcodes to cargo and used digital scanners to track and locate materials during transportation.
Server
Phils Bbq
San Marcos, CA
06.2017 - 02.2018
- Greeted customers and answered questions about menu items.
- Stocked service stations with ice, napkins and straws.
- Took initiative to help others whenever necessary.
BUSSER
BLACK ANGUS STEAKHOUSE
Escondido, CA
10.2016 - 02.2017
- Prepares dining room for patrons by settling ting tables and stocking all necessary supplies prior to the beginning of service
- Supports wait staff by assisting them with delivery of food and retrieval of any supplies they may require
- Maintains table settings by removing finished courses and replenishing utensils as necessary
- Maintains a clean and sanitary bussing station
- Refills water glasses upon request from patrons
Guard
OCEANSIDE SECURITY AGENCY
Oceanside, CA
01.2016 - 06.2016
- Write reports of daily activities and irregularities such as equipment or property damage, theft, presence of unauthorized persons, or unusual occurrences
- Answer alarms and investigate disturbances
- Patrol industrial or commercial premises to prevent and detect signs of intrusion and ensure security of doors, windows, and gates
- Monitor and authorize entrance and departure of employees, visitors, and other persons to guard against theft and maintain security of premises
- Call police or fire departments in cases of emergency, such as fire or presence of unauthorized persons
- Circulate among visitors, patrons, or employees to preserve order and protect property
Electrical Apprentice
LIGHT ELECTRIC
Poway, CA
10.2015 - 01.2016
- Thread conduit ends, connect couplings, and fabricate and secure conduit support brackets, using hand tools
- Perform semi-skilled and unskilled laboring duties related to the installation, maintenance and repair of a wide variety of electrical systems and equipment
- Dig trenches or holes for installation of conduit or supports
- Maintain tools, vehicles, and equipment and keep parts and supplies in order
- Clean work area and wash parts
- Drill holes and pull or push wiring through openings, using hand and power tools
- Construct controllers and panels, using power drills, drill presses, taps, saws and punches
- Examine electrical units for loose connections and broken insulation and tighten connections, using hand tools
- Trace out short circuits in wiring, using test meter
- Measure, cut, and bend wire and conduit, using measuring instruments and hand tools
Electrical Apprentice
BERG ELECTRIC
Escondido, CA
04.2015 - 10.2015
- Study blueprints, schematics, manuals, or other specifications to determine installation procedures
- Coordinate efforts with other workers involved in installing or maintaining equipment or components
- Measure, cut, and bend wire and conduit, using measuring instruments and hand tools
- Trace out short circuits in wiring, using test meter
- Construct controllers and panels, using power drills, drill presses, taps, saws and punches
- Maintain tools, vehicles, and equipment and keep parts and supplies in order
- Transport tools, materials, equipment, and supplies to work site by hand, handtruck, or heavy, motorized truck
- Install copper-clad ground rods, using a manual post driver
- Thread conduit ends, connect couplings, and fabricate and secure conduit support brackets, using hand tools
- Disassemble defective electrical equipment, replace defective or worn parts, and reassemble equipment, using hand tools
- Erect electrical system components and barricades, and rig scaffolds, hoists, and shoring
- Dig trenches or holes for installation of conduit or supports
- Operate cutting torches and welding equipment, while working with conduit and metal components to construct devices associated with electrical functions
- Paint a variety of objects related to electrical functions
Electrical Trainee
DRINKWARD ELECTRIC
San Marcos, CA
06.2013 - 04.2015
- Connect wires to circuit breakers, transformers, or other components
- Repair or replace wiring, equipment, or fixtures, using hand tools or power tools
- Use a variety of tools or equipment, such as power construction equipment, measuring devices, power tools, and testing equipment, such as oscilloscopes, ammeters, or test lamps
- Plan layout and installation of electrical wiring, equipment, or fixtures, based on job specifications and local codes
- Work from ladders, scaffolds, or roofs to install, maintain, or repair electrical wiring, equipment, or fixtures
- Fasten small metal or plastic boxes to walls to house electrical switches or outlets
- Place conduit, pipes, or tubing, inside designated partitions, walls, or other concealed areas, and pull insulated wires or cables through the conduit to complete circuits between boxes
- Construct and fabricate parts, using hand tools and specifications
- Perform physically demanding tasks, such as digging trenches to lay conduit or moving or lifting heavy objects
- Trace out short circuits in wiring, using test meter
- Measure, cut, and bend wire and conduit, using measuring instruments and hand tools
- Clean work area and wash parts
- Read plans, instructions, or specifications to determine work activities
- Control traffic passing near, in, or around work zones
- Dig ditches or trenches, backfill excavations, or compact and level earth to grade specifications, using picks, shovels etc
- Load, unload, or identify building materials, machinery, or tools, distributing them to the appropriate locations, according to project plans or specifications
- Erect or dismantle scaffolding, shoring, braces, traffic barricades, ramps, or other temporary structures
- Operate jackhammers or drills to break up concrete or pavement
- Apply caulking compounds by hand or caulking guns to protect against entry of water or air
Associate
SMART N FINAL
San Marcos, CA
05.2012 - 06.2013
- Receive payment by cash, check, credit cards, vouchers, or automatic debits
- Issue receipts, refunds, credits, or change due to customers
- Assist customers by providing information and resolving their complaints
- Establish or identify prices of goods, services or admission, and tabulate bills using cash registers, or optical price scanners
- Greet customers entering establishments
- Answer customers' questions, and provide information on procedures or policies
- Process merchandise returns and exchanges
- Maintain clean and orderly checkout areas and complete other general cleaning duties, such as mopping floors and emptying trash
- Stock shelves, and mark prices on shelves and items
- Request information or assistance using paging systems
- Monitor checkout stations to ensure that they have adequate cash available and that they are staffed appropriately
- Assist with duties in other areas of the store, such as monitoring fitting rooms or bagging and carrying out customers' items
- Supervise others and provide on-the-job training
- Offer customers carry-out service at the completion of transactions
- Weigh items sold by weight to determine prices
- Cash checks for customers
- Pack customer purchases in bags or cartons
- Clean display cases, shelves, and aisles
Education
High School Diploma -
Escondido High School
Escondido, CA06.2011
Skills
- Attention to detail
- Problem solving
- Inventory management
- Time management
- Order verification
- Customer communication
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Delivery Driver
Marcos Pizzeria
01.2025 - Current
Cook 1
Phillips Enterprises
05.2024 - Current
Food Sanitation Specialist
Phillips Enterprises
04.2022 - 05.2024
Cellerman/ Warehouse
Wild Barrel Brewery
03.2021 - 12.2021
Server
Phils Bbq
06.2017 - 02.2018
BUSSER
BLACK ANGUS STEAKHOUSE
10.2016 - 02.2017
Guard
OCEANSIDE SECURITY AGENCY
01.2016 - 06.2016
Electrical Apprentice
LIGHT ELECTRIC
10.2015 - 01.2016
Electrical Apprentice
BERG ELECTRIC
04.2015 - 10.2015
Electrical Trainee
DRINKWARD ELECTRIC
06.2013 - 04.2015
Associate
SMART N FINAL
05.2012 - 06.2013
High School Diploma -
Escondido High School