Kitchen Cook Cover Letter

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

Previously, I was responsible for kitchen and food and beverage team with needed items.

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:

• Complete necessary food and station preparation prior to the opening of the restaurant in order to ensure that employees are served promptly and efficiently during the Cafeteria operating hours
• Prepare and display food items according to the hotel standards
• Prepare food to be served in the employee dining room
• Cooks meals based on established recipes and employee requests
• Work employee dining room food station as scheduled by the Chef or Kitchen Supervisor
• Completes all necessary dietary related forms/reports as needed
• HACCP Certificate
• Knowledge of Food Safety Standards, relevant legislation, and statutory obligations

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

Previously, I was responsible for information and recommendations regarding program evaluation and modifications to better meet needs of the kitchen, meal program, and inventory control.

Please consider my experience and qualifications for this position:

• Make and list and start next day's prep, always keeping the hot table as priority
• Date and name all the prep and open items with clear labels
• Clean and wash prep table, sweep and mop the floor, clean and organize prep fridge at the end of every shift
• Be aware and follow health and safety procedures at all times
• May prepare a list of items to purchase
• Preparing designated menu items using approved recipes, portions and plate presentations
• Rotate stock in food pantry and meal center
• Ensures that sufficient mise-en-place is prepared prior to service

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

Previously, I was responsible for preventative maintenance and repair solutions by troubleshooting, diagnosing, repairing and maintaining a wide range of kitchen equipment including cooking, food preparation, ware washers, weigh wrap, baking and refrigeration.

Please consider my experience and qualifications for this position:

• Unrestricted Australian work rights
• Experience planning and cooking for large group
• Safe-Serve food handling certification
• Experience cooking different types of food
• Knowledge in using industry-sized ovens and cooking ranges
• Knowledge of effective supervisory methods and techniques
• Work long hours while standing and under conditions of high temperatures
• At least High School or GED

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

Previously, I was responsible for daily support for the senior chefs, contribute and work as a team in the general operation of the kitchen, offering to assist fellow colleagues when required.

Please consider my experience and qualifications for this position:

• Safe Serv certificate or willingness to attend training and/or seminar
• Able to plan and prepare meals for groups or 100 to 150
• Knowledge about food items, cook a large volume of food and maintain an orderly kitchen, including cleaning, inventory, service and clean-up for meals
• Clear and effective communication style, both written and verbal
• Prior retail, restaurant or hospitality experience is preferred
• Provides personalized service and uses guests’ names when possible
• Keep account of meals served daily
• To have full knowledge of the MSDS program

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

Previously, I was responsible for input to communications staff in developing communication strategies for Kitchen programming based upon past outreach outcomes.

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:

• Ensures that all food items prepared adhere to the standards of the Hotel
• Reports any spoilage to the Chef de Partie and/or Executive Chef
• Ensures that the preparation area is kept clean and tidy at all times
• Prepares orders for the Restaurant and Room Service as quickly as possible
• Reports any irregularities immediately to the Chef de Partie and/or Executive Chef
• Keeps all "left-overs" properly secured or use them according to the Executive Chef's specifications
• Keeps all wastage to a minimum
• Reports shortage of china and food items immediately