Dietary Cook Cover Letter

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

In my previous role, I was responsible for quality customer service to residents by providing one on one attention to the detail of their meal.

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:

• Able to process email
• Previous dietary experience preferred
• Experience in food service arena, hospital, long-term care or restaurant service
• Is aware of professional dietary standards of practice and performs in accordance with them
• Knowledge of quantity food preparation as demonstrated by a minimum of six months full time work experience as a cook in an institutional setting
• High school diploma or equivalent Serve-Safe food handler’s certification
• Full time experience as a cook
• Previous cooking experience in food preparation

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

Previously, I was responsible for for and oversees the delivery of meal services to patients and hospital visitors.

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:

• Adapt and sustain a culture of continuous improvement
• Cook, bake, do prep work or make salads, as assigned
• Maintain professional, courteous relationships with all staff
• Completes basic cooking/baking skills such as sifting, dicing, pureeing, roasting, basting, poaching, grilling, weighing, measuring and steaming in an accurate manner
• Demonstrates knowledge of quality food production
• Knowledge of basic operation of equipment and grilling procedures preferred
• Obtain the tray count by unit for each breakfast, lunch and dinner meal
• Set up the salad bar and prepare vegetables, salads and other salad bar items in a neat and orderly fashion (a.m

Please consider me for the dietary cook opportunity. I am including my resume that lists my qualifications and experience.

In my previous role, I was responsible for quality control review of dietary coding of intakes and database links.

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

• Requires the use of hands in mixing and preparing items
• Safe Serve Certification preferred
• Food Handlers License or equivalent
• Experience in SNF helpful
• Previous experience as a dietary aide
• Thorough knowledge about safety guidelines and sanitation, and familiarity with clinical diets
• Aptness in preparing meals in accordance with the precise instructions
• Skilled in operating cooking appliances, bakeware and cookware

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

Previously, I was responsible for quality control reviews of 24-hour dietary recall interviews.

Please consider my qualifications and experience:

• A friendly personality with good communication skills
• Able to read, write follow oral and written directions and pay attention to details
• Able to organize work, set priorities, and meet deadlines
• Prior food production experience
• Presents a positive attitude and a spirit of teamwork at all times while working in the department
• Experience in preparing food in bulk quantities preferred
• Previous experience, preferably in a hospital, hotel or other institutional setting
• Handle and prepare food in accordance with sanitation regulations, infection control policies, maintain high standards of quality preparation and portion control using standardized recipes and in appropriate quantities to meet menu requirements

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

Previously, I was responsible for for and oversee the delivery of meal services to patients and hospital visitors.

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

• Washes dishes and maintain the dish room area in a clean and orderly fashion
• Record dish machine temperatures on daily log after each meal, and record sanitizer strength in the morning daily
• Follow cleaning assignments of the dining room and food preparation area daily
• Interact well with patients in the serving line providing good customer service and offer assistance when needed
• Encourage a harmonious working relationship in the department with all employees of the facility
• Report any equipment malfunction immediately to the Food Service Cook/Supervisor, Cook or Dietary Director
• Ensure coffee and paper goods orders for units and departments are done
• Make sure all units are stocked with milk and snacks each day, including HS stacks for special diets