Population and income growth are expected to lead to more people eating out, so the job opportunities for cooks will remain abundant. A resume that captures a recruiter’s attention can help you land a high-quality position cooking in an environment you love.
Cooks may enter the industry through on-the-job training, vocational school or apprenticeships; detail the path that you took to show a potential employer the depth of your knowledge and experience. Kitchens are often intense environments, so also include positions that demonstrate you can handle high-pressure situations.
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Create this ResumeAlma Williams
123 Fake Street | City, State, Zip Code
000-000-0000
email@email.com
Objective
Looking for a career position as a Cook in a restaurant with dedication in rendering high quality service and good food for the customers.
Summary of Qualifications
Knowledge in various types of seasonings and spices
Knowledge in preparing various dishes
Skills in providing high quality service
Ability to cook the requests of customers
Can manage a big kitchen and assign duties to co-workers
Professional Experience
Cook, January 2007 – Present
Company Name, City, State
Responsibilities
Purchased daily the ingredients for the dishes in the restaurant.
Organized the duties of kitchen staff to ensure order and cleanliness in the kitchen.
Assigned and evaluated the performance of staff in the kitchen.
Coordinated with the manager of the restaurant the set menus that will be served for the weekend.
Developed new recipes in order maintain frequent visits of the customers to the restaurant.
Cook, March 2004 – December 2006
Company Name, City, State
Responsibilities
Prepared recipes as assigned by the head chef.
Took charge in purchasing the ingredients needed to prepare the set menus of the day.
Assisted the head chef in handling the daily operations in the kitchen.
Coordinated with the waiters on how the food should be served to the customers.
Prepared all the dishes upon order of the customers.
Education
Masters Degree in Culinary Arts, 2004
University of Arizona
Bachelor of Science in Culinary Arts, 2001
University of Arizona
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