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versatile chef eager to contribute comprehensive food preparation and baking background toward actively supporting the employer in providing quality food products.

 

profile

 

• recognized throughout career as a talented chef/baker with strong culinary background in a high-volume seasonal tourist area.

• influenced by cordon blue techniques, skilled in designing beautiful meals at reduced cost without compromising appearance or taste.
• hands on experience in classical cooking methods and the qualitative aspects of food preparation, from nutrition to sanitation and mass production.
• expert in culinary trends, including creating new concepts, ordering, controlling costs, baking, mixing, banquet production, inventory control, and sanitation compliance.
• adept at blending strong decision-making abilities with outstanding organizational skills, solid leadership attributes, and successful interpersonal relationship-building techniques.
• dynamic communication, organization, multi-tasking, and personnel management skills.

 

professional experience

 

chef the rose and crown                                                                                                                        2009-present

• sharp business acumen and experienced in managing broad scope of culinary operations, from developing menus and cost control to personnel management and purchasing.
• dramatically improve the quality of food taste and options; generating successful reviews local publications.

 

chef a taste of nantucket                                                                                                                                  2008

• successfully directed all aspects of catering company, skillfully producing foods for a seasonal $mm business.

 

executive chef cowboys meat market and deli                                                                                                  2007

• proficiently coordinated product flow, food prep, menu development, cost control, sanitation, and food storage.

 

sous chef 29 fair st.                                                                                                                                            2006

• effectively trained and directed banking staff and actively collaborated in human resource operation functions such as completing evaluations, coaching staff in meal preparation and providing guidance.

 

kitchen manager/chef summer house restaurant & eat no evil gourmet                                                    2005-2006

• hand-selected to oversee the production of a busy seasonal restaurant and upscale healthy gourmet shop. 

 

kitchen manager/pastry chef/garde manger summer house restaurant                                                       2001-2004

• effectively supervised the production of specialty items, including gourmet salads, carpaccio s, amuze bouche, hor dourves, canapes, and entrees.

 

tap room sous chef jarred coffin house                                                                                                           2000

• responsible for overseeing food production for 60+ seat restaurant and 40+ seat patio set in a historic inn listed in travel & leisure s top 15 inns.

 

chef/pastry chef the kitchen catering                                                                                                          1999-2000

executive pastry chef jarred coffin house                                                                                                1998-1999

chef west creek caf                                                                                                                                            1998

pastry chef bluegrass baking company                                                                                                               1997

sous chef pacific pearl/roy & nadines                                                                                                                1996

 

professional education

 

associates of occupational science in bakery/pastry arts johnson & wales university                                     1991

dean's list, cordon blue medal

 

haacp certified ▪ servesafe certified

member the bread baker's guild of america

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dear__________________:

 

i am currently seeking a challenging career opportunity in a [insert job title] capacity and am submitting my resume for your review.  in advance, thank you for your time and consideration.

 

as demonstrated in the accompanying resume, my professional qualifications include experience in all aspects of food preparation, kitchen management and baking functions. an examination of my credentials will confirm that i am a skilled professional who thrives in a challenging work environment. i am driven, independently motivated, and results-oriented. i enjoy a challenge and work hard to achieve success. it is my practice to operate within a strict conduct of professionalism and integrity with my clientele. to complement this background, i offer dynamic communication, organization, problem solving, and relationship management skills.

 

as an employee, you will find me to be a driven team player committed to supporting you in achieving your objectives through superior performance.  i am confident that i could be a valuable asset to your company, and look forward to interviewing with you in the near future.

 

sincerely,

 

 

 

 

 

 

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dear _______________________________:

 

i would like to thank you for providing me the opportunity to interview with you and discuss the exciting [insert job title] position currently available with your company.  having gained a deeper insight into the job requirements and your objectives, i am confident you will find me a valuable asset in achieving your goals.

 

as discussed, i am an enthusiastic, disciplined team player eager to launch a successful career as a dedicated member of your staff.  i believe you will find my dynamic communication, leadership, organization, and personnel management skills vital to your operations and look forward to contributing to your success.

 

should you have any additional questions, or to discuss future employment opportunities, please feel free to contact me at your earliest convenience.  again, thank you for the enlightening interview.  i look forward to your response.

 

sincerely,

 

 

 

 

 

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