Dear Mr.

Derek:

I am poised to contribute to the culinary team of Jinx Motel in the capacity of a Chef.
Having completed professional chef training from City Community College, I am now
fully equipped to surpass your expectations.

First of all, I’d like to highlight some of my qualifications:

1. Special talent for checking the freshness of ingredients.

2. Knowledge of kitchen and service area hygiene and sanitation standards.
3. Well versed in kitchen prep protocols for various departments including pastry
section.
4. Demonstrated ability to handle grills and electrical cooking appliances safely and
effectively.
5. Able to work collaboratively with cooks and other food preparation workers.

As a customer service-oriented and highly industrious individual, I am always willing to

adapt to new surroundings. My enclosed resume contains my relevant skills in further
detail. I eagerly look forward to securing an interview with you to discuss this further.

Thank you for your time and consideration.

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As a recent culinary arts graduate of ABC Hospitality College, I am writing to apply for a
Chef position at Huntington Diner. I am positive that I have the right set of skills to be
strongly considered for the job.

Having been trained in 4 different cuisines (American, Indian, Japanese, and Chinese), I
am sure that I will be an instant hit at your restaurant. My knowledge of food preparation
is excellent, and I can simultaneously prepare dishes and cook food. Also, I am well-
versed in performing food portioning tasks, and can aesthetically garnish dishes as well.

Moreover, I am competent in performing food rotation work, aimed at ensuring the

freshness of food items. Also, I am exceptionally trained in ensuring preventative
maintenance of kitchen appliances such as stoves, ovens, grills, and fryers.

It will be my pleasure to meet with you in person and provide you with a more detailed
description of my suitability as a chef at your restaurant. I will contact your secretary in
order to set up a meeting time. You may call me at (000) 715-4639 if needed.

Thank you for your time and consideration, and I look forward to hearing from you.

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 Dear [Mr./Mrs./Ms.] [Manager’s Name],

I’m writing to you with regards to applying to the waitress role I saw on
[Website Name]. With over five years of experience providing excellent
service to diners at quality establishments, I know that I’m a strong
candidate to fill out your team.

While working as a waitress at the Longhorn Grill in Los Angeles, I learned

the ins and outs of the industry, including food handling techniques and
how to take orders efficiently in a 120+ seat restaurant. I also served as a
hostess and waitress at Mike’s Fancy Kitchen, where I was introduced to
bussing tables and proper cleaning techniques for maintaining a hygienic
dining experience.

My accomplishments include:

 Memorizing Longhorn’s wine stock and the appropriate entrée pairings, leading to daily wine sales

averaging $180

 Assisting in the training of 6 new waiters that helped boost the restaurant’s performance

 Implementing new menu introduction strategies, increasing customer purchases of wine by 10% on

average

All my experience and skills would make me a great new addition to your
establishment. I have attached my resume, which contains a more in-depth
look at my experiences and skills. I look forward to hearing from you, and
would love to visit your restaurant for an interview. Thank you for your time
and consideration.

Sincerely,
 Skills

skills to include

 Communication skills
 Time management skills
 Interpersonal skills
 Active listening
 Memorization
 Patience
 Attention to detail
 Prioritization
 Sales skills
 Teamwork
 Problem-solving skills
 Conflict resolution
 Coordination
 Professional demeanor
 Physical stamina
 Menu knowledge
 Bartending skills
 Health and safety protocols for handling food
 Basic math
 Point of sale (POS) systems
 Extensive experience in pastry and baking.
 Deep knowledge and understanding of food safety and regulations.
 Ergonomic cooking techniques.
 Able to anticipate needs of diners.
 Experience supervising kitchen aids and line cooks.
 Ability to create cost-saving ordering procedures.
 Ability to design creative and unique menus.
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