Blake Strader
Reidsville,NC
Summary
Extensive experience with excelling in food preparation and customer service. Proven ability to maintain high standards of cleanliness and organization while multitasking effectively. Skilled in grilling and training new staff, enhancing team performance and operational efficiency in fast-paced environments.
Looking to pursue a career in other areas, fast learner and reliable.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Cook
Macdonald’s
Reidsville, NC
12.2025 - Current
- Prepared and cooked menu items according to established recipes and quality standards.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of kitchen workstations to ensure food safety compliance.
- Operated kitchen equipment including grills, fryers, and ovens safely and efficiently.
- Assisted in training new staff on food preparation techniques and operational procedures.
- Maintained clean and organized work areas at all times to bring safety and quality to food preparation process.
- Prepared meals efficiently under time constraints for timely service during peak hours.
- Demonstrated strong multitasking skills, managing multiple orders simultaneously without sacrificing quality or presentation.
General Utility Worker
Dorada Foods
Reidsville, NC
09.2024 - 01.2025
- Operated machinery to support food processing and packaging operations.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of work areas to ensure compliance with safety standards.
- Collaborated with team members to streamline production workflows and improve efficiency.
- Followed standardized procedures for food handling to uphold quality control measures.
- Trained new staff on operational protocols and safety practices within the facility.
- Enhanced team performance by assisting coworkers with various tasks, promoting collaboration and camaraderie.
- Demonstrated adaptability by quickly mastering new tasks as needed, providing versatile support to team members and management alike.
- Followed instructions from supervisor regarding daily job tasks and duties.
Crew Member
Wendy’s Restaurant
Reidsville, NC
08.2023 - 09.2024
- Monitored inventory levels and communicated needs to management for timely restocking.
- Implemented feedback from supervisors to improve service delivery and reduce wait times.
- Took orders, prepared meals, and collected payments.
- Worked well with teammates and accepted coaching from management team.
- Trained new team members on procedures, customer service, and sales techniques.
- Assisted other team members to achieve goals.
- Stocked shelves to organize aisles in assigned department.
- Streamlined drive-thru operations, significantly reducing wait times for customers.
Education
High School Diploma - GED
Rockingham Community College
Wentworth07.2023
Skills
Customer service
Cooking
Cleaning and organization
Food handling
Food preparation
Multitasking and organization
Grilling
Timeline
Cook
Macdonald’s
12.2025 - Current
General Utility Worker
Dorada Foods
09.2024 - 01.2025
Crew Member
Wendy’s Restaurant
08.2023 - 09.2024
High School Diploma - GED
Rockingham Community College