Drew Archer

Experience

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  Earth Fare - the healthy supermarket

  Jan 2012 - Jun 2015

  Food Service Department

  • Established daily menu for hot bar and made pizzas and sandwiches to order• Sought guest input and feedback to ensure satisfaction; “Find the yes!”• Maintained HACCP sanitation standards, recognized trouble areas, and responded accordingly

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  Johnson & Wales University

  Nov 2012 - Feb 2013

  Culinary Demonstrator

  • Assisted the Admissions Department with the recruitment of students for the University • Traveled across the states of SC, NC, and VA visiting high school culinary arts classes • Conducted informational presentations ranging from 50 to 90 minutes in length • Provided a culinary demonstration to classes that displayed the various techniques taught at the University

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  The Asbury at The Dunhill Hotel

  May 2013 - Aug 2014

  Line Cook

  • Established daily menu based on product availability• Worked directly with farmers to ensure fresh, local, and quality food was used• Responsible for all ordering for back of house • Worked grill, fryer, garde manger, and sauté station

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  Donaldson Career Center

  Aug 2014 - now

  Culinary Arts Instructor

  - Plan & Lead Classroom Discussions, Lectures, Demonstrations, & Labs- Manage Program Purchasing & Budgets- ProStart Instructor- ServSafe Educator & Proctor- Dual-Enrollment Instructor | Culinary Institute of the Carolinas- Industry Contacts and Relationships for Student Work-Based Learning Opportunities- 2022 Teacher of the Year | Donaldson Career Center- 2019 Upstate Hospitality Educator of the Year | SCRLA- 2016 Directors Award | Donaldson Career Center

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  Coastal Crust LLC

  Mar 2020 - Oct 2023

  Line Cook

  - Maintained a high level of quality control, consistently producing visually appealing and delicious Neapolitan pizzas in adherence to restaurant standards.- Collaborated with kitchen staff to coordinate and streamline the pizza-making process, optimizing efficiency during peak hours.- Demonstrated a deep understanding of wood-fired pizza ovens, regulating temperatures to achieve the perfect crust while ensuring safety protocols.- Contributed to menu development by suggesting innovative pizza toppings and flavor combinations, enhancing the overall dining experience.- Trained staff on food safety and certified them in ServSafe Show less