Assistant Chef Cover Letter

I would like to submit my application for the assistant chef opening. Please accept this letter and the attached resume.

In my previous role, I was responsible for general maintenance and troubleshooting on printshop equipment to include wide-format printers, small format printers, and cutters.

Please consider my qualifications and experience:

• Strong understanding and compliance with standard portion sizes, cooking methods, quality standards, and kitchen rules, policies and procedures
• Supervise approximately 20 food production staff in all aspects of food production
• Demonstrate communication skills and cross-cultural abilities to maximize effectiveness with diverse groups of students, colleagues, and community members
• Assist the Executive Chef in creating cycle menus, and research, create and write new recipes
• Be knowledgeable on the top eight food allergens and be able to assist guests with special dietary needs
• Assist in the creation and implementation of new ideas for the Dining Center such as theme dinners, new points of service, and cultural events
• Review production sheets for student menus, faculty and staff dining, and catering and write daily prep list
• Assists with the hiring, evaluating, disciplining, training, and scheduling of food production staff

I submit this application to express my sincere interest in the assistant chef position.

In my previous role, I was responsible for education and answer questions regarding program benefits and equipment usage (including safety, special features, and adjustments).

Please consider my qualifications and experience:

• Experience in food preparation, food safety and customer service experience
• Able to work under pressure and distractions
• Demonstrates collaboration with other chefs and dietitians
• Demonstrates an open-minded, life-long learner approach
• Able to work non-standard work week, including early mornings, evenings, weekends, holidays
• Intermediate to advanced level computer skills including Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint
• Extensive knowledge and experience in all aspects of the kitchen operation
• Extensive Knowledge of Traditional & Modern Japanese Cuisine

In response to your job posting for assistant chef, I am including this letter and my resume for your review.

In my previous role, I was responsible for athletes with guidance and proper training techniques for free weights and other strength training equipment.

I reviewed the requirements of the job opening and I believe my candidacy is an excellent fit for this position. Some of the key requirements that I have extensive experience with include:

• Knowledge and background in Cantonese Cuisine
• Professional culinary education and/or professional food technology education
• A well established track record of delivery
• A highly-motivated chef who is passionate about food and ambitious to deliver the best quality and is curious and interested in Food Technology
• Full awareness on consumer product usage and culinary preferences
• Excellent culinary skills & expertise, cooking techniques & ingredients
• Awareness of product/category value chain and product/process design aspects
• Maintains high nutrition awareness and actively promotes products in the market place

I submit this application to express my sincere interest in the assistant chef position.

In the previous role, I was responsible for assistance with ordering of equipment requirements arising from Health & Safety queries / Display Screen Equipment Assessments / I-procurement requests etc.

My experience is an excellent fit for the list of requirements in this job:

• Perform a variety of duties on schedule, while maintaining the company’s standards of safety and cleanliness
• Moderate use of computer during shift/minimal eye strain
• Requires little supervision and training
• Experience with menu planning preferred
• Experience of working in a kitchen and cooking for over 100 persons
• Certificate in food preparation and cooking
• COSHH and manual handling awareness training
• Energy, Enthusiasm and a passion for cooking

I would like to submit my application for the assistant chef opening. Please accept this letter and the attached resume.

Previously, I was responsible for support for Operations (soft-services) and Engineering leadership and all team members to provide cost-effective maintenance and repair of commercial kitchen and breakroom equipment and appliances.

Please consider my experience and qualifications for this position:

• Familiarity with food production processes, quality procedures and recipes for Foodservice
• Experience in chain account kitchen and/or culinary product development an asset
• Excellent listening skills coupled with a strong passion for problem solving through culinary creations
• Drive weekly packaging procurement needs for Meal Solutions & PC Chef Commissary, ensuring on-time/ in full/ in specification delivery of ingredients
• Communicate daily with vendor partners with ongoing project scope, volumes, purchase orders and ensure all internal and external key stakeholders are well informed
• Closely monitor inventory of packaging goods inbound and on hand for operational readiness & financial controls
• Manage packaging goods closely to ensure costing of goods procured meets the financial targets of the business
• Partner with suppliers to resolve issues related to invoicing, product quality, and delivery coordination