Andrew Cherry
Norfolk,VA
Summary
Experienced culinary professional with strong skills in team collaboration, quality assurance, and effective communication, seeking to advance as my cooking career. Proven ability to maintain high standards of food safety and kitchen efficiency while leading and mentoring staff. Ready to contribute to a dynamic team and support culinary innovation.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Cook 1/Supervisor
Hilton Norfolk The Main
Norfolk, VA
08.2023 - 03.2026
- Checked supplies and groceries received in work area for accuracy and quality.
- Cooked menu items according to establishment recipes, ensuring consistency and taste.
- Maintained sanitary and safe work environment in compliance with health regulations.
- Baked, fried, grilled, and boiled food in collaboration with kitchen staff.
- Enforced company policies among staff members to uphold standards at all times.
- Provided guidance and direction to kitchen team to enhance operational safety.
Cook
Big Easy Oyster Bar and Grill
Norfolk, VA
07.2021 - 08.2023
- Maintained clean and organized station at all times.
- Set up workstations with necessary ingredients and cooking equipment.
- Prepared ingredients for cooking by chopping, peeling, and cutting meat.
- Monitored stock levels and placed orders to prevent shortages.
- Labeled and dated food items, ensuring neatness in industrial refrigerators and freezers.
- Trained new staff on food preparation techniques and safety protocols.
Transport/Cook
Western Tidewater Community Services Board
Suffolk, VA
11.2017 - 04.2020
- Provide transportation to and from Center programs, support agencies, transitional work sites and any other sites as required.
- Operates vehicles safely at all times.
- Provide the appropriate assistance to passengers.
- Maintain confidentiality in accordance with policies and procedures.
- Prepared large quantities of food items according to recipes or specific clients orders.
- Operated industrial ovens, stoves and grills to prepare food.
Grill Cook
Buffalo Wild Wings
Suffolk, VA
08.2015 - 03.2017
- Prepared, cooked, and expedited food to customers promptly.
- Maintained accurate inventory levels for efficient operations.
- Cleaned work station according to BWW's cleaning standards.
- Restocked food bins to ensure consistent supply.
- Demonstrated ability to operate grills, deep fryers and other kitchen equipment in a professional manner.
Education
Culinary Arts
Culinary Institute Of Virginia
Norfolk, VAHigh School Diploma - undefined
King's Fork High School
01-2010
Skills
- Team collaboration
- Effective communication
- Time management
- Decision making
- Adaptability
- Workplace organization
- Quality assurance
Timeline
Cook 1/Supervisor
Hilton Norfolk The Main
08.2023 - 03.2026
Cook
Big Easy Oyster Bar and Grill
07.2021 - 08.2023
Transport/Cook
Western Tidewater Community Services Board
11.2017 - 04.2020
Grill Cook
Buffalo Wild Wings
08.2015 - 03.2017
High School Diploma - undefined
King's Fork High School
Culinary Arts
Culinary Institute Of Virginia