When applying for a chef position it is extremely important to note professional experience and education.
The chronological resume format allows you to clearly do that.
Only under limited circumstances should any other resume format be used. These include:|
Paul McKinley 3920 Greenbud Estate, Los Angeles, CA 55555 Telephone:1-555-555-1212 Home · Email: PaulMcK@somedomain.com OBJECTIVE: Executive Chef
HIGHLIGHTS OF PROFESSIONAL
EXPERIENCE:
20+ years professional experience as a chef in international and Italian cuisines. Experienced in culinary design and presentation. Skills include special menu creation, food cost analysis, budgeting, inventory control and purchasing. PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE Bell Towers., Los Angeles, CA 2004 to Present Executive Chef
Sweet Basil, Los Angeles, Ca 2001 to 2004 Chef
Bon Appetit, Los Angeles, CA 1999 to 2001 Chef
Mama Mia’s Italian Restaurant, Los Angeles, CA 1996 to 1999 Sous Chef
The Elegante, Los Angeles, Ca 1991 to 1996 Cook
EDUCATION The Culinary Institute of America AWARDS Several five star reviews |
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A chronological chefs resume format gives you the ability to focus on key accomplishments.
Include things like your prior work experience as well as strong education credentials and awards you may have received during your career to date.

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