Luke Cherry
Atlanta,GA
Summary
High-energy Chef offering 8 years of restaurant experience. Excellent communication, leadership and problem-solving skills. Talent for cooking and building a strong cohesive team.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Sous Chef
Wolfgang Puck Catering
08.2022 - Current
- Staged and executed multiple different types of events that ranged from as little as 3 to as many as 3000 guests.
- Planned and directed high-volume food preparation in fast-paced environment.
- Trained cooks with very little experience to meet high expectations.
- Created recipes and processes as needed with the executive chef.
- Responsible for coordinating prep list, event fire timing, and assigning team roles.
- Lead and executed all offsite events.
- Coordinated with multiple departments to ensure the highest level of service possible and client satisfaction.
Chef de Cuisine
Fieldstone Golf Club
09.2021 - 08.2022
- Created menus and specials on a daily basis based on current trends and local product availability.
- Responsible for ordering all needed product and creating good relationships with local vendors.
- Logged and tracked all inventory to coincide with target food cost.
- assisted the executive chef with multiple programs to engage membership (retail, chefs garden, and menu wine and beer pairings).
- Monitored line processes to maintain consistency in quality, quantity, and presentation.
Sous Chef
Lecavalier French
12.2020 - 09.2021
- Lead the line in a very busy, upscale Hotel a la minute French kitchen.
- Trained and mentored new staff members in kitchen safety, sanitation and cooking techniques.
- Coordinated with vendors to order supplies and maintain high quality standards.
- Acted as head chef when required to maintain continuity of service and quality.
Sauté Cook
Culinary Dropout
09.2020 - 11.2020
- Worked the sauté station at a high volume 400 seat restaurant
- Communicated all needs with the prep team before, during, and after service.
Education
High School Diploma -
Hodgson Vo-Tech
Bear, DE2014
Skills
- Menu building and development
- Servsafe Certified
- Recipe creating and collaboration
- Product ordering and inventory
- Food cost management
- Staff training and development
Timeline
Sous Chef
Wolfgang Puck Catering
08.2022 - Current
Chef de Cuisine
Fieldstone Golf Club
09.2021 - 08.2022
Sous Chef
Lecavalier French
12.2020 - 09.2021
Sauté Cook
Culinary Dropout
09.2020 - 11.2020
High School Diploma -
Hodgson Vo-Tech
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