Chef Assistant Resume

David Hatcher

202 Glen Eagles Dr

Wilmington, DE, 19803

(555)-555-5555

[email]

Objective To obtain a Chef Assistant position in a growth-oriented company where I can utilize my administrative skills and acquire new abilities.

Summary of Skills:

• Certified Chef Assistant with strong experience in fine dining, banquet production kitchen in a hotel environment
• Extensive Culinary knowledge in multiple cuisines
• Ability to access all areas of the kitchen
• Amazing ability to do all types of physical tasks as needed
• Strong Ability to stretch, bend, kneel, lift and carry items weighing up to 50 lbs
• Excellent Verbal and Written Communication Skills
• Good problem solving and decision-making skills
• Excellent interpersonal service skills and organizational skills to plan time effectively
• Ability to work without direct supervision
• Uncommon ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines

Work Experience:

Chef Assistant, August 2005 to till date

Cruise West, Wilmington, DE

• Prepared menu items in a timely manner.
• Followed food handling procedures as per CDC and FDA guiding principles.
• Assisted in washing of dishes, silverware and glassware.
• Interviewed with guests in a friendly and courteous manner at all times.
• Assessed guests to stateroom at start of cruise and assisted in the handling of luggage.
• Answered guests’ questions regarding menu and recipes.
• Performed all other assigned duties as directed by Chef and Hotel Manager.

Chef Assistant, May 2000 to July 2005

Four Seasons Hotel, Wilmington, DE

• Assisted the Head Chef and Deputy Head Chef.
• Prepared all garnishes to accompany the main meal and sweet courses.
• Assessed in preparing the sweet courses.
• Assisted in the preparation of picnic lunches.
• Maintained standards in food preparation and kitchen hygiene.
• Reported back and acted as a substitute during the absence of any staff member.

Education

Associate Degree in Hotel Management , Jackson Community College, Jackson, MI