Kitchen Steward Cover Letter

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

In my previous role, I was responsible for supervision, coaching and training to all kitchen 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:

• Physical fitness (job involves pushing, pulling, bending, stooping, upward reaching, prolonged periods of standing and/or walking)
• Flexible to work any shift including weekends and bank holidays
• At least six months of stewarding, inventory or logistics experience in a high volume establishment
• High School Diploma/GED or currently enrolled in high school program
• Prior experience and asset
• Should be able to multitask and work under pressure
• Organized and a great team player
• Passionate about maintaining a clean and safe working environment

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

In the previous role, I was responsible for proper safety and security training to staff.

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

• Strive to uphold all hygiene and sanitation regulations, ensuring that all equipment in the kitchens and dishwashing areas are clean and in good working order, and report any deficiencies
• Perform detailed cleaning of heavy kitchen equipment as assigned
• Follows HACCP procedures while completing all sanitation duties
• Maintain the cleanliness and sanitation of the entire assigned work area
• Ensure that clean and sanitized operating equipment are supplied constantly to those needing it
• Report all breakage
• Assist in the inventory of equipment’s and supplies
• Maintain friendly and warm demeanor at all times

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

In my previous role, I was responsible for proper support to other departments involved in overall kitchen success.

Please consider my qualifications and experience:

• Understanding of food safety and hygiene
• Knowledge of stewarding operations, preferably in a 5-star hotel
• Knowledge of chemicals usage
• High School Diploma or GED or currently enrolled in a high school program
• Previous restaurant work experience preferred
• A love of the kitchen environment and all things culinary
• Skilled in communicating with fellow team members with a polished appearance and a poised demeanor
• High School Diploma or an equivalent combination of education and work-related experience

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

Previously, I was responsible for training to team members on cookery, knife skills, proper cooking techniques and plating presentation.

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

• Previous experience in Hotel in the Stewarding department
• Knowledge of chemical such as Ecolab and Diversy
• Good physical condition and able to stand for long hours
• Available to work rotating roster, weekends and public holidays
• Experience in high volume and fast paced restaurants
• Applicants will only be considered if they do not have visa restrictions limited to less than 12 months
• Creative and passionate about hygiene standards
• May help set up barbecue equipment such as charcoal pits and food warmers

I submit this application to express my sincere interest in the kitchen steward position.

In the previous role, I was responsible for change to customers as required, and follows all Student Unions and Bear Down Kitchen customer service and cash handling policies and procedures.

Please consider my qualifications and experience:

• Replace all clean china
• Sweep and mop floors in the kitchen and restaurant
• Empty garbage from Food and Beverage areas into the hotel dumpster
• Maintain the cleanliness of the back dock and dumpster area
• Cleaning and sanitising all areas of the kitchen and food venues, ensuring the standards for hygiene (HACCAP) are met at all times
• Set-up food venues in line with standard requirements for buffets, BBQ functions etc
• Ensuring compliance with HACCAP principles and procedures at all times
• Clean and sanitize all kitchen equipment, food storage areas, walk-in fridges, freezers, ovens, and dry storage cupboards