Banquet Cook Cover Letter

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

In the previous role, I was responsible for ideas suggestions towards menu items and specials.

Please consider my experience and qualifications for this position:

• Knowledgeable in the preparation of menu items
• A qualified applicant is a “people person” who is flexible with their schedule, loves to cook, and knows about kitchen safety and cleanliness
• County of San Diego approved Food Handlers Training and certificate
• Basic Culinary Talent and / or interest / knowledge
• Minimum 6 months relevant culinary experience, preferably in high volume upscale hotel banquet operation
• Thorough knowledge of the materials methods and equipment used in preparing food on a large scale
• Considerable knowledge of health hazards in food prep and service and of effective precautionary measures
• Considerable knowledge of a large variety of food recipes

I am excited to be applying for the position of banquet cook. Please accept this letter and the attached resume as my interest in this position.

In my previous role, I was responsible for quality service in all areas of food production.

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

• Be able to lift up to 30 lbs and push/pull up to 60 lbs
• Basic Computer knowledge is require (word, excel, email)
• Experience in high volume full service restaurant and/or catering environment preferred
• Experience with a grille, saute, and knowledge of advanced knife cuts
• Be flexible with schedule and available to work all shifts
• Report to scheduled shifts, meetings, and events on time and ready to work
• Maintain a clean and sanitary workstation and area
• Upscale and/or fine dinning experiences preferred

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

Previously, I was responsible for input into catering menus and develop new menu items.

Please consider my qualifications and experience:

• Considerable knowledge of food values, menu planning and uses for left-over food
• Some knowledge of effective supervisory methods and techniques
• Work from written menus and standard recipes
• Maintain records of output, quantities of ingredients used, and supplies on hand
• Communicate effectively and follow direction from supervisor
• Finger/hand dexterity in order to operate food machinery with or without reasonable accommodation
• Intermediate Culinary Talent
• Prior hotel/resort experience

I am excited to be applying for the position of banquet cook. Please accept this letter and the attached resume as my interest in this position.

Previously, I was responsible for properly prepared food items following prescribed recipes.

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

• Temporary status for 90 days with the opportunity to become full time based on performance
• Previous kitchen, culinary, restaurant cooking experience
• Solid knife skills
• Able to learn and work singular station within 10 weeks
• Working knowledge of a BEO (Banquet Event Order)
• Holds a current Sanitation Certificate
• Fast paced, culinary environment experience preferred
• Working knowledge of broiler, pantry and sauet stations

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

In the previous role, I was responsible for quality food within menu specifications.

Please consider my qualifications and experience:

• Knowledge of different culinary techniques
• Certificate in Culinary, preferred
• A minimum of relevant cooking experience in a large convention hotel is strongly preferred
• Ensuring quality and consistency of food products
• Follow standard recipes and presentations
• Arrive at scheduled time in an alert condition in a neat and complete uniform
• Perform any other tasks as assigned by department supervisor
• Communicate and check with the Banquet Chef and Assistant Banquet Chef