"Sample Chef Resume Format Creates
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Chefs Resume Samples

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:
  • Frequently unemployed
  • When changing career fields
  • Significant number of jobs
In the sample chef resume below, the benefits of using a chronological resume format are clearly laid out.


Take a gander at any functional resume focusing on skills.

More resumes illustrating the principles involved can be found on the home page.

Resume Samples For Chefs




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
  • Responsible for all kitchen operations including buffets, banquets, room service and the restaurant
  • Handled inventory, budgeting, staffing and food cost analysis
  • Successfully created new restaurant menu

Sweet Basil, Los Angeles, Ca 2001 to 2004
Chef
  • Created new recipes and updated existing menu to reflect more consistent quality service
  • Responsible for ordering and inventory
  • Trained new line cooks

Bon Appetit, Los Angeles, CA 1999 to 2001
Chef
  • Responsible for all aspects of the kitchen including management of twenty-five employees.
  • Developed new dinner and lunchmenus
  • Handled special event catering
  • Maintained food cost analysis, inventory, budgeting and purchasing

Mama Mia’s Italian Restaurant, Los Angeles, CA 1996 to 1999
Sous Chef
  • Responsible for cooking on the line
  • Handled pasta station

The Elegante, Los Angeles, Ca 1991 to 1996
Cook
  • Cooked on theline

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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