Chef Assistant Cover Letter

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

In the previous role, I was responsible for supervision, coaching and training to all F&B colleagues based on the company culture & standards/ requirements & guest engagement.

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:

• Be able to read and understand simple instructions and work flexible schedules, including overtime
• Previous professional experience within the same role in a luxury environment
• Sommelier AIS or FISAR
• Professional knowledge of Italian cuisine and Italian & International wines
• Passion for service and ambition to grow professionally
• High School graduate (recommended)
• Completion of the food service sanitation course and have copy of current Arizona Food Service Workers Card on File in the Chef's office
• Experience in Roaster and Banquet Operations

I submit this application to express my sincere interest in the chef assistant position.

Previously, I was responsible for general administrative support to Human Resources Department, including copying, scanning, filing, large mailing preparation, and other administrative tasks.

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

• Organization skills to plan time effectively
• Effectively communicate in Mandarin and English, in both written and oral forms
• Willingness to complete criminal record check and vulnerable sector check
• Prior Chef Experience
• Food Buying Knowledge
• Recommendations for menu development for events
• Provision of culinary expertise for PR events and other events
• Very good sense of taste and smell and manual dexterity

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

In the previous role, I was responsible for clear policy and procedural guidelines for the review, data entry, and workflow of applications for the given application cycle.

Please consider my experience and qualifications for this position:

• ServSafe certified, or able to obtain certification while on probation
• A strong culinary background, with an emphasis on nutrition, fine dining, and production cooking and food preparation
• Be detail oriented and organized, working in an extremely fast-paced environment
• Possess excellent customer service skills and be able to effectively answer questions concerning menus, ingredients, preparation, and pricing of all items currently being offered for sale
• Be part of a dedicated team of food service professionals willing and capable of doing what ever is needed
• Safely operate and maintain all job specific equipment and facilities
• Restaurant line and banquet cooking experience
• Stand and walk on hard surfaces for prolonged periods of time

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

In the previous role, I was responsible for clear policy and procedural guidelines for the processing, review, data entry, and workflow of transfer applications for the given application cycle.

Please consider my experience and qualifications for this position:

• Preparation in variety of hot and cold foods
• Ordering experience with perishable foods, supplies and merchandise
• Participative leader who has a lead by example management style with a hands-on work ethic
• Longevity in kitchen roles, with a history and focus on building teams, developing others and supporting processes
• Knowledge and experience with local, farm-to-table and seasonal recipes
• Skill in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook
• Extensive knowledge of Food and Beverage industry
• Food handler manager within 30 days of hire

I submit this application to express my sincere interest in the chef assistant position.

In the previous role, I was responsible for assistance to other F&B colleagues, when needed and undertake other ad hoc related responsibilities, as required.

Please consider my experience and qualifications for this position:

• Build and develop tools to assist with weekly procurement processes
• Actively research, identify and develop relationships with new suppliers that meet business requirements on price, quality and fulfillment
• Develop strong working relationships with Category and Supply Chain teams, while ensuring effective collaboration and representation of recommendations brought forward
• Negotiate costing with suppliers to meet financial targets
• Overall supplier category management, ensuring thorough understanding / communication of control brand standards and guardrails for existing, new and prospective suppliers
• Continually review our vendor landscape including identifying gaps in vendors for driving innovation, alternative sources of supply, and back up sources of supply
• Define buying timelines and communicate with supply chain & category teams
• Assist in communicating forecasts developed by finance team to new and existing suppliers