I would like to apply for the Chef position . I have 8 years of experience in the hospitality industry and I am dedicated to my craft. I assist the chef by chopping food cleaning vegetables and other duties as assigned. I am well versed in food prep and sanitation. My ability to follow directions and to learn quickly has served me well in this industry.
In addition to my practical experience I hold an Associate’s degree in Hospitality Management.
I consider myself a well-qualified candidate for the position of Chef. I am confident you will find me to be a good fit. Please feel free to contact me whenever is convenient for you in order to set up an in-person meeting so that I can show you my kitchen skills. I thank you for your time and look forward to hearing from you.
Responsible for receiving, storing, and rotating produce, dairy, meat, fish, poultry, and shellfish based on a FIFO rotation.
Strict control and check over hygiene and sanitation according to the company and local authority.
Washing hands before and after the work, washing body before work.
Using sanitizers regularly, Health & Hygiene of the staff.
To ensure the performance of cook 2, Cook 3 and trainees in accordance with recipes, standards and specifications.
Ensured a clean and organized work station while preparing food items for service. Properly prepped and executed recipes as assigned by the Sous Chef.
Responsible for straining, cooling, and storing stocks in a timely manner.
Timely accomplishment of any additional tasks assigned
Accompanied the offsite events team on special events to assist in preparation, plating, and service of hors d\'oeuvres, salad, cheese, entree, and dessert courses.
Understands and takes into account the global nature of the business; works effectively with colleagues from different viewpoints, cultures and countries.
Ensuring Health & Safety and Hygiene standards are followed at all times
Dealing with customer complaints, compliments and queries
Ensuring that prepared dishes are presented aesthetically
Assisting the Head Chef with menu planning
Cleans food preparation areas as determined by law and company policy
Season’s food according to recipes.
Demonstrated ability to check freshness of food and ingredients prior to cooking
Monitoring and controlling stock levels
Knows and compiles consistently with portion sizes, cooking methods, quality standards, cooking rules, policies and procedures
Main duties performed:
Menu planning of all cuisines recipes
Assisting the kitchen staff with their duties
Enquiring with customers regarding allergies, preferences and special requests and preparing food accordingly
Ensuring Health & Safety and Hygiene standards are followed at all times
Ordering and maintain stock level
Assisting with the plating of meals to a very high standard
Main duties performed:
Plating and serving all the food in a delicious and professional standard
Demonstrating an in-depth knowledge of all menu to customer
Recycling food in an appropriate manner
Washing and preparing food before it is cooked
Enquiring with customers regarding allergies, preferences and special requests and preparing food accordingly
Cutting vegetables to be used for salads, soups and dishes
Liaising with suppliers to order vegetables, frozen food, meats etc
Assisted cook in the preparation of food (such as dishes, salads and desserts)
Inspecting food before it is served to customers
Ordering and maintain stock levels
Performing date checks on a daily basis and removing out of date items
Main duties performed:
Assisting the kitchen staff with their duties
Setting up the kitchen in preparation for a shift
Maintaining a high level of cleanliness and hygiene throughout the restaurant (including performing cleaning duties and waste disposal)
Assisting with the plating of meals to a very high standard
Ensuring the kitchen is in an organized and tidy stat