Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Timeline
Generic

Cordell Butler

Lansing,United States

Summary

Structured professional with several years of experience preparing food for restaurant customers. Customer-oriented team player skilled in kitchen equipment operations, menu design and kitchen supervision. Familiar with various cooking methods and sanitation procedures.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience

Work History

Sou Chef

St Patrick steak house
Dolton, Illinois
05.2025 - Current
  • Assisted in preparing high-quality steaks and seafood dishes for customers.
  • Maintained cleanliness and organization of kitchen equipment and workspaces.
  • Implemented portion control standards to ensure consistency in dish presentation.
  • Ensured food preparation and presentation met high standards of quality and sanitation.

Sous Chef

Sunrise Cafe`
Calumet City, Illinois
08.2024 - 04.2025
  • Collaborated with front-of-house staff to ensure timely meal service.
  • Maintained cleanliness and organization of kitchen stations throughout shifts.
  • Assisted in menu development and recipe testing.
  • Plated food according to restaurant artistic guidelines to promote attractive presentation.
  • Enforced portion control guidelines to minimize costs associated with overproduction.

Cook 1

Buffalo Wild Wings
Lansing, Illinois
08.2023 - 08.2024
  • Inspected kitchens for sanitary conditions before the start of each shift.
  • Prepared meals according to recipes and menus, adjusted ingredients and cooking times accordingly.
  • Supervised and trained kitchen staff on proper preparation techniques.
  • Adhered to food safety standards when storing and preparing foods.
  • Managed inventory levels of ingredients and supplies necessary for daily operations.
  • Operated grills, fryers and broilers to cook items to quality guidelines.
  • Prepared dishes in fast-paced environment working with teammates to maintain high customer satisfaction rate.
  • Coordinated orders to expedite food from kitchen according to cook time and delivery time.

Prep Cook

Olive Garden Restaurant
Highland, IN
12.2020 - 07.2023
  • Operated grills, ovens and other kitchen equipment as required for meal preparation.
  • Assisted in serving meals to customers as needed.
  • Measured ingredients accurately using measuring cups and spoons.
  • Stocked kitchen with necessary supplies, including food items and utensils.
  • Prepared ingredients for use in cooking, such as washing, peeling, cutting and slicing vegetables.
  • Heated sauces, soups and gravies according to specified methods.
  • Kept the kitchen area clean at all times during shifts.
  • Set up work stations prior to opening to minimize prep time.
  • Operated grills and steamers to prepare vegetables, potatoes, rice and meats.

Line Cook

Gibson steak house
Chicago, Illinois
06.2017 - 09.2020
  • Maintained cleanliness and organization of kitchen workstations during shifts.
  • Prepared high-quality steaks and seafood according to restaurant standards.
  • Communicated effectively with front-of-house staff regarding order status and special requests.

Education

Certification For Culinary Arts - Food And Safety

Michael Barlow Inspirations Culinary Center
Chicago, IL
05-2005

Graduate Certificate - CULINARY ARTS

Kendall College
IL
03-1995

High School Diploma -

Mathers High School
Chicago, IL
06-1992

Skills

  • Sanitation
  • Supply Restocking
  • Food handling
  • Food presentation
  • High volume production capability
  • Plating presentation
  • Customer service
  • Food safety
  • Foodservice

Timeline

Sou Chef

St Patrick steak house
05.2025 - Current

Sous Chef

Sunrise Cafe`
08.2024 - 04.2025

Cook 1

Buffalo Wild Wings
08.2023 - 08.2024

Prep Cook

Olive Garden Restaurant
12.2020 - 07.2023

Line Cook

Gibson steak house
06.2017 - 09.2020

Certification For Culinary Arts - Food And Safety

Michael Barlow Inspirations Culinary Center

High School Diploma -

Mathers High School

Graduate Certificate - CULINARY ARTS

Kendall College

Similar Profiles

CREATE PROFILE