Cook sample resume

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Jamie Thomas

Wattle Tree Crescent
Franksville NSW 2560
0414 333 666
(02) 1111 2222
j.thomas@email.com

Summary

I am a passionate, creative and hard-working cook who loves to cook delicious modern Australian and Asian-influenced dishes. I have five years of professional cooking experience and would love to work in a small but busy kitchen that values team work, creativity and presentation, where I will be able to fully utilise my talents and abilities.

Education

Franksville High School

Franksville, NSW

Higher School Certificate
Graduated: 2006

Food Safety Australia

Franksville, NSW

Food Handlers Certificate
Graduated: December 2007

Work Experience

Dec 2007 – Present: Cook
Franksville RSL Club

Franksville, NSW

Responsibilities:

Food preparation
Cooking meals to order – on time and well presented
Assisting the head chef
Maintaining the highest standards of food and kitchen hygiene
Cleaning of the grill and benchtops
Maintaining and ordering supplies

Achievements:

Helped to improve the efficiency of the food ordering and storage system, resulting in less wastage and a nine per cent savings in food costs for the club

Jan 2007 – Nov 2007: Casual cook/waiter/bartender

Europe, NZ and Canada

Worked casual jobs in restaurants and bars while travelling throughout Europe, New Zealand and Canada.

Achievements:

Developed skills in cooking, waiting, bartending and general customer service for the international food/hospitality industry
Saved enough to fund my travels for one year

Mar 2005 – Jan 2007: Kitchenhand

Franksville, NSW

Responsibilities: