Cordell Zeestraten
Belle Fourche,SD
Summary
Motivated professional who knows a lot about a little a little about a lot. With several years of experience preparing delicious meals for customers, following proper food handling methods for food products. Creative and artistic committed to strengthening a team with better collaboration, effective communication and extraordinary techniques.
Overview
1
1
Certification
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Cook
Stadium Sportsbar & Restaurant
Belle Fourche, SD
05.2018 - Current
- Prepared diverse menu items in a fast-paced kitchen environment.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of cooking stations and equipment.
- Collaborated with team members to ensure timely food service during events.
- Assisted in training new cooks on kitchen procedures and safety standards.
- Monitored food quality and freshness to meet restaurant standards.
- Ensured kitchen equipment was clean and sanitized to support food safety., surfaces, utensils and dishes.
- 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.
- Wrapped, dated and labeled food items in storage for safety and freshness.
- Provided guidance to junior cooks regarding food preparation methods and techniques.
- Interacted with waitstaff regarding special orders for customers with food allergies and gluten intolerance.
Welding Assistant
Landsport
Sturgis, South Dakota
10.2019 - 12.2019
- Assisted welders in preparing materials for various fabrication projects.
- Followed safety protocols to minimize risks and maintain a safe working environment.
- Cut materials into specified shapes and sizes using hand tools such as grinders or saws.
- Inspected completed welds visually for defects such as cracks or warping.
- Assisted in the fabrication of components for various projects according to blueprints or specifications.
- Cleaned finished products after completion of each project before shipping them out.
- Scraped off excess spatter using portable grinders and arc-cutting equipment.
Apprentice
K&K Customs
Belle Fourche, South Dakota
05.2017 - 08.2017
- Operated heavy machinery to complete daily construction tasks efficiently.
- Operated tools and machinery safely in a fast-paced workshop environment.
- Assisted in assembling custom products according to client specifications.
- Completed semi-skilled and skilled work under supervision of fully qualified professionals.
- Operated hand and power tools and diagnostic equipment to complete various aspects of jobs.
- Worked closely with mentors to understand project objectives.
- Observed experienced professionals performing their duties in order to gain practical knowledge of industry standards.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of workstations throughout the facility.
- Operated high-pressure wash equipment for thorough cleaning of vehicles and machinery.
Education
Belle Fourche High School
Belle Fourche, South DakotaGeneral Education Degree
Belle Fourche, South DakotaSkills
- Health and safety compliance
- Employee training
- Staff training
- Customer service
- Team collaboration
- Time management
- Problem resolution
- Problem-solving
- Adaptability
- Effective communication
- Focused and disciplined
Certification
- AWS mild steel certified at one point
Affiliations
- Fishing
- Hunting
- Video games
- Love cars, don’t know a lot of about them
- Time with family and friends
- Wilderness
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Welding Assistant
Landsport
10.2019 - 12.2019
Cook
Stadium Sportsbar & Restaurant
05.2018 - Current
Apprentice
K&K Customs
05.2017 - 08.2017
Belle Fourche High School
General Education Degree