Caleb Burrell
Peru
Summary
Hardworking professional with proven relationship-building and time management skills in fast-paced restaurant environments. Successful at handling tables of all sizes with accuracy and impeccable service skills. Strives to meet customer needs, drive satisfaction and promote long-term loyalty.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Server
Liberty Family Restaurant
Peru
09.2023 - 08.2025
- Handled cash and processed payments using the restaurant's POS system.
- Coordinated with team members to enhance dining operations and improve guest experience.
- Presented menu items and answered customer inquiries about ingredients.
- Maintained cleanliness of the dining area and restocked supplies.
- Followed health and safety guidelines to ensure a safe dining environment.
- Delivered outstanding customer service, contributing to high levels of patron satisfaction.
- Performed opening and closing duties such as setting up the dining area, restocking supplies.
- Provided friendly and attentive service to all restaurant patrons.
- Processed customer orders accurately and communicated them efficiently to kitchen staff.
Lead Summer Help Laborer
Illinois Cement Company
La Salle
05.2023 - 08.2023
- Operated hand tools and machinery for various construction tasks.
- Maintained clean and organized workspaces to ensure safety compliance.
- Collaborated with team members to complete assigned projects efficiently.
- Followed safety protocols to minimize hazards during operations.
- Performed routine maintenance on equipment to ensure proper functionality.
- Performed physical activities requiring heavy lifting, walking and standing for long periods of time.
- Contributed innovative ideas and solutions to enhance team performance and outcomes.
Summer Parks and Recreation Worker
City of Peru
Peru
05.2021 - 08.2022
- Organized special events, attracting community participation and enhancing local engagement through concerts, festivals, and meetings.
- Assisted with planning and implementing recreational activities for youth in the park.
- Assisted with set-up and tear down of equipment for recreational programs, facilitating smooth operations and participant engagement.
- Maintained park facilities and equipment, ensuring safety and accessibility for all park visitors.
Education
Associate of Arts - Business Administration And Management
Illinois Valley Community College
Oglesby, IL05-2025
Skills
- Sales techniques
- Communication skills
- Team collaboration
- Time management
- Project management
- Safety compliance
- Strategic planning
- Strong work ethic
Certification
Excel 2016 Essential Training- LinkedIn by Dennis Taylor, 2025
Timeline
Server
Liberty Family Restaurant
09.2023 - 08.2025
Lead Summer Help Laborer
Illinois Cement Company
05.2023 - 08.2023
Summer Parks and Recreation Worker
City of Peru
05.2021 - 08.2022
Associate of Arts - Business Administration And Management
Illinois Valley Community College