Justin Callender
Arcata,CA
Summary
Skilled laborer with background in freight, stock, and material moving. Have experience in safely handling materials, operating equipment, and ensuring efficiency in warehouse settings. Strong organizational skills with ability to prioritize tasks effectively for smooth operations. Made impact by streamlining inventory processes, reducing turnaround time for loading and unloading shipments.
Proactive and versatile professional with a dedication to quickly adapting to new challenges. Strong problem-solving abilities and a proven track record of fostering strong relationships with clients and team members. Focused on supporting team success and achieving positive results.
An organized and motivated individual, eager to utilize time management and organizational skills across diverse settings. Seeking entry-level opportunities to enhance abilities while contributing to company growth.
Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Very clean and productive work ethic and a strong willingness to learn new recipes and procedures.
Responsible professional skilled in ingredient preparation, batch cooking and plating. Brings stamina for lifting heavy items and standing for long periods of time. Knowledgeable and precise individual committed to maintaining clean, orderly kitchen and delivering high-quality, delicious food.
Skilled Line Cook with background in fast-paced, high-volume restaurant environments. Experience includes preparing meals to order, plating and presenting dishes, and maintaining kitchen cleanliness. Strengths encompass knowledge of food safety regulations, culinary techniques, and inventory management. Previous work has demonstrated ability to keep up with rush hours while maintaining quality control and efficiency.
Motivated professional with several years of experience preparing delicious meals for customers. Polished in following proper food handling methods and maintaining correct temperature of food products. Creative and artistic professional committed to strengthening kitchen team with better collaboration, recipes and cooking techniques.
Experienced in fast-paced environments and adaptable to last-minute changes. Thrives under pressure and consistently earns high marks for work quality and speed.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Extractor, Trimmer, Farm Hand
Dark Staffing
Arcata
01.2017 - Current
- Reviewed work orders before starting work to determine necessary materials and meet deadlines.
- Performed routine maintenance and repairs on farm structures, such as fences and barns.
- Harvested crops manually and with machinery, minimizing loss and damage.
- Applied pesticides and herbicides under supervision, following safety and environmental guidelines.
- Prepared produce for sale and consumption by picking, cleaning, and packing with labels.
- Coordinated cargo unloading with other workers to achieve efficient and safe transportation.
- Carried necessary tools and supplies to transportation vehicles and returned to proper storage areas after use.
- Loaded cargo onto transportation devices and attached affixing tools to achieve safe transportation.
- Tagged and wrote identifying information on containers, boxes and cargo.
- Ensured sanitation standards were met throughout the duration of services provided.
- Checked cargo before transportation and determined if items adhered to proper regulation standards.
- Assisted in the planting, cultivating, and harvesting of crops, ensuring timely and efficient processes.
- Used digital database to keep records of units and stock moved.
- Assisted in the development and implementation of farm management practices that promote sustainability.
Rural Mail Carrier
USPS
Arcata, California
11.2024 - 01.2025
- Ensured proper handling of fragile packages requiring special care.
- Delivered and collected mail for designated route to businesses and residential homes using satchels, cars and small trucks.
- Cleaned and checked over vehicle after completion of daily deliveries.
- Inspected delivery vehicle prior to shift, immediately reporting problems and safety hazards to supervisors.
- Responded promptly to emergency situations when called upon.
- Identified hazardous materials that may pose risk to public safety.
- Entered change of address orders into computers to process forwarding address stickers.
- Followed established protocols for secure package delivery at customer locations.
- Collected payments for COD items, postage due, and other fees as required.
- Provided change-of-address cards and other postal forms upon customer request.
- Performed other duties such as sorting mail, stocking shelves, maintaining inventory of supplies.
- Sold stamps and money orders to mail customers along daily route.
- Sorted mail, arranging in delivery sequence for distribution.
- Organized mail for delivery in a timely manner according to established routes and schedules.
- Delivered various types of mail on routes according to strict timelines.
- Regularly monitored fuel levels in postal vehicle ensuring it never runs out of gas.
- Notified supervisor immediately if any irregularities were found during the route delivery process.
- Observed road rules, weather, and road conditions and other factors to maintain safe driving record.
- Operated vehicle in accordance with applicable laws and regulations.
- Obtained signatures for registered, certified, and insured mail.
- Worked with cross-functional teams to achieve goals.
- Worked effectively in team environments to make the workplace more productive.
Attendant
76 Gas Station
McKinleyville, California
03.2018 - 01.2019
- Assisted in organizing and setting up for events or special activities.
- Received comments and complaints and worked to deliver solutions to achieve member and guest satisfaction.
- Reported accidents and injuries to emergency response personnel.
- Maintained cleanliness, neatness and organization of customer areas.
- Operated cash register, processed payments and provided accurate change.
- Assisted in stocking shelves with merchandise in an organized manner according to company procedures.
- Maintained cleanliness and orderliness of facilities, ensuring a welcoming environment.
- Handled cash register transactions accurately while maintaining proper security measures.
- Ensured that all customer service standards were met or exceeded during each shift.
- Opened and closed establishment on time with proper setup and procedure.
- Monitored security cameras and reported any suspicious activity.
- Monitored and reported any maintenance or safety issues to management promptly.
- Handled various cleaning duties to keep common areas neat and organized.
Cook, Cashier
Tom Sourdough Pizza
Fortuna, California
01.2016 - 01.2017
- Replenished food items from inventory and rotated ingredients.
- Monitored stock levels of food items and ordered more when necessary.
- Adjusted seasonings of dishes during cooking process in order to enhance flavors.
- Sanitized workstation at end of shift to minimize risk of salmonella and other food-borne illnesses.
- Adhered to regulatory standards regarding safe and sanitary food prep.
- Communicated effectively with wait staff regarding patron food allergies and dietary restrictions.
- Retained consistent quality and high accuracy when preparing identical dishes every day.
- Inspected kitchens for sanitary conditions before the start of each shift.
- Maintained clean and orderly appearance throughout kitchen and dining area.
- Set up work stations prior to opening to minimize prep time.
Line Cook
Gold Rush Burgers & Bbq
Yreka, California
01.2010 - 08.2016
- Reviewed recipes to determine exact measurements and ingredients to create dishes.
- Monitored product freshness and rotation dates to maintain quality assurance standards.
- Conducted regular maintenance checks on equipment ensuring proper functioning order.
- Maintained hygienic kitchen with regular mopping, disinfecting workspace and washing utensils and glassware.
- Handled advanced thawing and food pre-preparation for upcoming meals.
- Helped other staff members complete job tasks during peak times to keep kitchen running efficiently.
- Maintained clean and orderly appearance throughout kitchen and dining area.
- Inspected equipment for cleanliness prior to use every shift.
- Adhered to regulatory standards regarding safe and sanitary food prep.
- Stocked and restocked kitchen supplies as needed.
- Worked closely with management team in order to meet budget goals while maintaining high quality standards.
- Responded quickly to any customer complaints or concerns about their dining experience.
- Followed proper food handling methods and maintained correct food temperature for high scores on health inspections.
- Conducted daily inspections and maintained food sanitation and kitchen equipment safety reports.
Education
Associate of Science - Astronomy
College of The Siskiyous
Weed, CA01-2012
Associate of Science - Construction Management
College of The Redwoods
Eureka, CASkills
- Troubleshooting machinery
- Production experience
- Packing expertise
- Documenting malfunctions
- Finish trimming skills
- Operating equipment
- Steady hands
- Stress tolerance
- Hand-eye coordination
- Cannabis regulations
- Plant identification
- Workplace safety
- Safety practices
- Recipe preparation
- Ingredient inspection
- Food presentation
- Problem-solving
- Customer service
- Workstation cleanliness
- Deep fryer operation
- Team coordination
References
- Debbie Rush - Gold Rush Burgers owner- 1(530)842-2177
Timeline
Rural Mail Carrier
USPS
11.2024 - 01.2025
Attendant
76 Gas Station
03.2018 - 01.2019
Extractor, Trimmer, Farm Hand
Dark Staffing
01.2017 - Current
Cook, Cashier
Tom Sourdough Pizza
01.2016 - 01.2017
Line Cook
Gold Rush Burgers & Bbq
01.2010 - 08.2016
Associate of Science - Astronomy
College of The Siskiyous
Associate of Science - Construction Management
College of The Redwoods