Chef Resumes

No matter what sort of chef you are, there are always bigger and better positions to strive for, and the only way of doing this is to apply for new jobs. This of course means putting together a Chef Resume and cover letter, and it is vitally important that this is a true and strong representation of yourself. A Resume can do wonders for you or it can end your chances of being hired before they have even begun. Read on to discover how best to create your Chef Resume and cover letter.

You should start things off with your Chef cover letter. Make sure that you ask to be considered for the job, and also be sure to explain why you feel you ought to be considered. Use your experience and qualifications as justification for this, but remember that you will be delving into this more deeply ion your Chef Resume.

Once you have finished your Chef cover letter, you should move onto the resume. Start this off with a powerful objective statement which shows your ambition and also your desire to work for a great company. Make sure your own desires match that of the company you are applying to.

The next section of your Chef Resume should focus on your core skills. This should be a list of everything that makes you a great chef. Start off with how many years you have been working, and start to list some of your best areas in the kitchen. You can mention your ability to cook under pressure a host of dishes, explain some of the cooking techniques you often and successfully utilise, explain your experience in terms of size of restaurant by discussing how many covers placements on tables) there were in previous restaurants you have worked in. This will show that you are well used to working in very busy environments. You should also mention your ability to work under pressure, which is a must for any chef!

Follow this section of your Chef Resume with a section devoted to your working experience. Here you should list all of your positions in reverse order, but also make sure that you expand on each position. Try to show progression through your career. Highlight it very clearly if you started out as a junior chef, moved on to become a sous chef, and finally became head chef of any of your establishments. You must also mention at all costs your management experience in any of your positions. Even if you are not applying for a management position, it is always important to have people in the kitchen who are leaders and confident, so your previous experience will be valued.

The final section of your Chef Resume should be about you qualifications. This should focus on your culinary qualifications. If you have a degree in culinary arts then you can spend a good portion of this section dissecting the course explaining how it enabled you to become the chef you are today. Anyone who went to Catering college can do the same. If you have got to where you are today through experience and working hard, there is no shame in saying this. You can use this section to give your high school grades. Remember that the most important thing is good references and impressive experience, so don’t worry if you have not been to college to study to become a chef.