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Blake Covington

Raleigh

Summary

Dynamic cook with a strong background in the hospitality industry, notably at Texas Roadhouse. Expert in food preparation and kitchen organization, consistently delivering high-quality dishes while reducing food waste. Proven multitasker with excellent communication skills, adept at adapting to fast-paced environments and ensuring customer satisfaction through exceptional service most importantly, repeat business.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Cook

Village Tavern North Hills
01.2025 - Current
  • Executed efficient use of kitchen equipment, including ovens, grills, and mixers.
  • Ensured workstations remained clean and organized through teamwork.
  • Achieved reliable dish quality by meticulously following recipe instructions.

Cook

Stir Restaurant
06.2023 - 11.2024
  • Supported inventory management by monitoring stock levels and reporting shortages.
  • Followed recipes accurately to produce quality dishes consistently.
  • Collaborated with team members to maintain organized and clean workstations.

Cook

Texas Roadhouse
06.2022 - 11.2024
  • Followed recipes accurately to produce quality dishes consistently.
  • Communicated effectively with kitchen staff to streamline food preparation processes.
  • Maintained clean and organized work areas at all times to bring safety and quality to food preparation processes
  • Set up and prepared cooking supplies and workstations during opening and closing to maximize productivity.
  • Prepared multiple orders simultaneously during peak periods with high accuracy rate, maximizing customer satisfaction, and repeat business.

Doorframer Assembly

Stier Supply Company
03.2017 - 04.2020
  • Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility
  • Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
  • Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
  • Worked flexible hours across night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
  • Learned and adapted quickly to new technology and software applications.
  • Proved successful working within tight deadlines and a fast-paced environment.

Cook

Raleigh Beer Garden
12.2016 - 03.2017
  • Responded promptly to dynamic kitchen conditions and menu changes.
  • Demonstrated strong multitasking skills, managing multiple orders simultaneously without sacrificing quality or presentation.

Education

GED - Completing My GED in Science And Mathematics.

Wake Technical Community College
Raleigh, NC
12.2025

None - General Diploma

Southeast Raleigh High School
Raleigh, NC
06.2017

Skills

  • Cooking and grilling with maintaining portion control with exceptional food quality with enticing plating and presentation
  • Multitasking and organization with management along with team members
  • Warehouse operations and safety
  • Power tool proficiency
  • Precision measurement
  • Door framing
  • Problem-solving and critical thinking
  • Final assembly production processes
  • Manufacturing and mechanical assembly
  • Blueprint reading

Accomplishments

    Youth Build Inc- Completed a certified 12 week course of construction of single family homes with a team of peers in partnership with the well-regarded non-profit, Habitat for Humanity, in older urban communities throughout downtown Raleigh, NC.

Certification

Youth Build Apprentice Certification

Timeline

Cook

Village Tavern North Hills
01.2025 - Current

Cook

Stir Restaurant
06.2023 - 11.2024

Cook

Texas Roadhouse
06.2022 - 11.2024

Doorframer Assembly

Stier Supply Company
03.2017 - 04.2020

Cook

Raleigh Beer Garden
12.2016 - 03.2017

GED - Completing My GED in Science And Mathematics.

Wake Technical Community College

None - General Diploma

Southeast Raleigh High School

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