Cook sample resume

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

Work Experience

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

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

Responsibilities:

• Food preparation
• Kitchen cleaning and dishwashing

Interests

Food and wine
Travel and travel writing
Mountain biking
Canyoning

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