Zach Harstad
Sioux Falls,South Dakota
Summary
Detail-oriented cook with strong customer service skills, excelling in high-pressure environments. Proven ability to maintain cleanliness and organization while collaborating with team members to deliver timely food preparation.
Professional logistics specialist with solid background in shipping and receiving operations. Adept at inventory management, order processing, and maintaining accurate records. Strong focus on team collaboration and achieving results. Reliable and adaptable with keen eye for efficiency and accuracy.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Cook
Endzone Sports Pub
Brookings, SD
10.2025 - Current
- Prepared and cooked menu items according to recipes and quality standards.
- Maintained cleanliness of kitchen equipment and work areas for safety compliance.
- Assisted in inventory management by tracking stock levels and reporting shortages.
- Collaborated with team members to ensure timely food preparation during peak hours.
Shipping and Receiving Clerk/Customer Assistant
Creative Metal Solutions
Crooks, SD
06.2024 - Current
- Oversaw daily shipping and receiving operations, ensuring timely processing of materials and products.
- Streamlined documentation processes for shipping records, ensuring accurate reporting and compliance with regulations.
- Packaged goods in safe containers to prepare for shipping, adhering to packaging protocols.
- Used pallet jacks and dollies to load and unloaded goods from trucks and containers.
- Completed basic mathematical calculations to check weights and dimensions of shipments.
Cook
Shenanigans Sports Bar
Sioux Falls, SD
09.2020 - 09.2025
- Supported menu development by providing feedback on dish performance and customer preferences.
- Operated kitchen equipment including grills, fryers, and ovens with proficiency.
- Adapted quickly to changing menus and special dietary requirements of patrons.
- Implemented efficient food storage practices to minimize waste and maintain freshness.
Assistant/Building Maintenance Worker
Team Automotive Group
Sioux Falls, SD
06.2022 - 06.2023
- Maintained cleanliness and organization throughout common areas and facilities, promoting a positive living environment for tenants.
- Handled minor landscaping tasks such as lawn care or snow removal when required to maintain an attractive property appearance.
- Managed inventory of tools, equipment, and supplies necessary for routine maintenance tasks while minimizing waste or excess spending.
Education
Bachelor - Criminology
South Dakota State University
Brookings, SD05-2028
Skills
- Customer service
- Cooking
- Cleaning and organization
- Food handling
- Multitasking and organization
- Supply restocking
- Problem-solving
- Team collaboration
- Time management
- Attention to detail
Timeline
Cook
Endzone Sports Pub
10.2025 - Current
Shipping and Receiving Clerk/Customer Assistant
Creative Metal Solutions
06.2024 - Current
Assistant/Building Maintenance Worker
Team Automotive Group
06.2022 - 06.2023
Cook
Shenanigans Sports Bar
09.2020 - 09.2025
Bachelor - Criminology
South Dakota State University