Chef Resume Sample
If you want to be a chef, you need to create a resume that highlights your experience in the kitchen. Employers want to know about your skill set and background in order to hire you, so it’s important to give them the right info, presented in the right way. Use this sample chef resume to see how you can build a resume that will impress hiring managers.
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Claude Hanson
Houston, Texas
EXPERIENCE
Chef, Culinary
February 2019 - Present
Houston, Texas
- Established new recipes that were high-performing and low-cost, with a focus on improving overall menu offerings
- Initiated and maintained a food cost of less than $5 per person per day (inclusive of all ingredients, labor and equipment)
- Performed budgeting for company food expenses, purchasing meals and vendor expenses, including staff & client meal rates
- Managed team of 3 chefs to ensure efficient workflow and production output
Line Cook, Taco Flats
November 2017 - February 2019
Houston, Texas
- Handled the daily operation of a busy kitchen, working directly with the head chef to ensure the quality and consistency of food on the menu
- Prepared meals for the rest of the staff for every day of the week, including vegetables, salad, entrees and dessert
- Kept a close eye on inventory levels and ordered new items to replace items that were running low
- Prepared a meal daily for the restaurant manager, ensuring he was properly fed and his allergies were considered
- Maintained a weekly schedule of all staff members, assigning tasks, time and resources needed for each task
- Identified and resolved issues regarding food quality, temperature and presentation
Kitchen Supervisor, UNLV Catering
February 2016 - November 2017
Houston, Texas
- Ensured that POS and kitchen systems were functioning properly, increasing average throughput by 20%
- Eliminated mistakes through employee training and adherence to a detailed checklist
- Improved customer service by implementing new POS software and training staff members on its proper use
- Increased average order volume by 20%, resulting in an average of $47.5k in sales per week
- Improved inventory accuracy by 10% and reduced labor cost by $10k per year
EDUCATION
High School Diploma
Vista High School, Graduated 2016
Houston, Texas
SKILLS
- Food Preparation
- Time Management
- Management
- Communication Skills
- Kitchen Experience
- Organizational Skills
- Leadership
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