First Cook Cover Letter

I submit this application to express my sincere interest in the first cook position.

In the previous role, I was responsible for assistance to Chef in the performance of duties, as needed; may assist Chef in menu planning, changes and testing new recipes.

Please consider my experience and qualifications for this position:

• Experience in a fast-paced kitchen environment, preparing food, sauces, soups, lunches
• A passion for cooking and the creative use of ingredients
• Reading, writing in the English language
• Basic understanding of kitchen operation
• Excellence in providing customer service
• Education and Diploma or Certification in a Culinary discipline an asset
• Diploma or Certification in Culinary an asset
• Experience working in a fast paced luxury hotel and large kitchen environment an asset

I submit this application to express my sincere interest in the first cook position.

In the previous role, I was responsible for team Member training on use of equipment and features and aid in mapping devices.

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

• Experience preparing sauces, dips, soups, sandwiches, charcuterie boards
• Experience in a fast-paced kitchen environment
• Sound knowledge of cooking
• Possess good organizational/time management skills
• Approachable, pleasant, polite, fast
• Most possess valid Standard First Aid certification
• Experience in a hospital kitchen setting preferred
• Possesses a willingness to support and promote a diverse and inclusive campus community

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

In my previous role, I was responsible for ideas and suggestions toward menu items and specials.

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:

• Experience with high volume baking would be an asset
• Proven leadership skills and self-motivated
• Background in luxury hospitality or fine dining, preferred
• First aid and CPR qualification are beneficial
• Awareness of inventory controls
• Exposure to kitchen equipment includes large and small ovens, stoves, steam kettles, mixers, sheeter, fryers, rational ovens, steamers, tilt skillets, fridges and freezers blast freezers
• Knowledge of food handling (Food Safe certificate)
• Prepares and cooks food according to policy standards

I submit this application to express my sincere interest in the first cook position.

In the previous role, I was responsible for counsel, from a culinary perspective, on the planning and execution of catered functions and events; ensures that food is prepared, delivered and set up in a timely manner and in accordance with the agreed-upon menu.

Please consider my experience and qualifications for this position:

• Reviews and follows menus, production sheets, and spread sheets prior to preparation of food
• Calculates recipes, adjusting to that day’s resident census
• Prepares patient tray line, cafeteria serving line, mobile serving line, and assists in the making of early/late trays
• Demonstrates a working knowledge of the most current Food Code, infection control procedures and HAACP guidelines
• Inspects all diet trays to assure that the correct diet and texture ordered is served to the resident
• Records temperatures, completes preparation for the next meal and pulls food items from the freezer as instructed
• Develops and maintains a good working relationships with Dietary team members and other departments
• Institutional food service preferred

Please consider me for the first cook opportunity. I am including my resume that lists my qualifications and experience.

In the previous role, I was responsible for technical expertise in menu planning for regular, therapeutic, religious and juvenile nutritional needs.

Please consider my experience and qualifications for this position:

• Able to successfully pass a drug/alcohol test
• Red Seal Cook Certification is an asset
• Prepares high quality foods for patient and non-patient services
• Ensures quality, quantity, temperature and appearance of food produced meets departmental and regulatory standards
• Ensures that all equipment used for handling and preparation of food is functioning properly
• Maintains and verifies full compliance with OHSA/HACCP standards
• Coordinates the development of new menu items with the Chef Manager
• Utilizes advanced culinary skills to prepare specialty items according to established recipes