Resume Skills and Keywords for Chef (Commis, Sous)

A chef is the maestro of the kitchen, someone who can think of new ways to prepare food. Chefs are a restaurant's or dining establishment's pride and reputation. They monitor the culinary process and ensure that every meal served is fresh. They also develop recipes, research menus, and serve high-quality foods that reflect the restaurant. Their primary responsibilities include developing menus, supervising the kitchen personnel, and ensuring that the food is of good quality.

Skills required for a Chef's (Commis, Sous) role

  • Customer Service
  • Kitchen Equipment
  • Food Service
  • Menu Items
  • High Quality
  • Storage Areas
  • Food Safety
  • Sous
  • Quality Standards
  • Speciality Cuisines 
  • Food and Kitchen Safety 
  • Purchasing and Inventory Control 
  • Guest Relations 
  • Facility Planning 
  • Cooking Techniques 
  • Attractive Présentations 

What recruiters look for in a Chef's resume: 

  • Skilled in ensuring that all food is of excellent quality and served in a timely manner.
  • Adept in planning the menu, keeping in mind budget, and availability of seasonal ingredients.
  • Competent in taking stock of ingredients and equipment, and placing orders to replenish stock.

What can make your Chef's resume stand out:

A strong summary that demonstrates your skills, experience and background in hospitality

  • An innovative and talented chef certified in bakery arts and European cuisines. Proficient with several cooking techniques and acquiring a deep knowledge of ingredients from around the world. Currently looking for a position where I can exercise my potential effectively and enhance my skills. 

Targeted job description 

  • Manage all activities in the kitchen, including food preparation and production, and management and training of kitchen staff
  • Ensure efficient, cost-effective operation and profitability of food production
  • Supervise and inspect all preparation and cooking equipment regularly to ensure that they are kept clean, sanitary, and in great operating order
  • Ensure food product, presentation, and packaging/plating are of the highest quality and are prepared for delivery on time

Related academic background 

  • Institute of Hotel Management, Catering and Nutrition, New Delhi | BHM | 2019 
  • St Patrick School, Shillong | Higher Secondary | 2016 
  • St Patrick School, Shillong | Senior Secondary | 2014 

Sample Resume of Chef (Commis, Sous) in Text Format

AKIO DUI 

Chef, European Cuisine Specialist 

9902308199 | akio99dui@gmail.com

linkedin/akio-dui-679oef | 12/6, New Aruna Colony, New Delhi 

SUMMARY 

An innovative and talented chef certified in bakery arts and European cuisines. Proficient with several cooking techniques and acquiring a deep knowledge of ingredients from around the world. Currently looking for a position where I can exercise my potential effectively and enhance my skills. 

SKILLS 

  • Speciality Cuisines 
  • Food and Kitchen Safety 
  • Purchasing and Inventory Control 
  • Guest Relations 
  • Facility Planning 
  • Cooking Techniques 
  • Attractive Présentations 

EXTRACURRICULAR 

Volunteering 

  • Volunteered at Udaan NGO for 3 months. 

Participations / Sports 

  • Third Prize Winner in AROMA International Cooking Competition organised by New York College in 2015. 
  • First Prize Winner in Inter College Cooking Event in 2014. 

Languages 

  • English 
  • Hindi 
  • Garo 
  • Assamese

EDUCATION 

  • Institute of Hotel Management, Catering and Nutrition, New Delhi | BHM | 2019 
  • St Patrick School, Shillong | Higher Secondary | 2016 
  • St Patrick School, Shillong | Senior Secondary | 2014 

PROFESSIONAL ENHANCEMENTS 

Certifications 

Baking and Pastry Arts Course from Le Cordon Bleu, Gurugram, 2017 

Advanced Course in European Cuisine, Le Cordon Bleu, 2016 

EXPERIENCE / INTERNSHIP 

The Feast House, New Delhi

Intern | Jun 2018 – Aug 2018 

  • Assisted in planning food preparation and culinary activities. 
  • Contributed to menu re-design and created 6 new dishes by fusing ingredients from different types of cuisines. 
  • Cook menu items for the guests as per the restaurant's recipe. 
  • Closely observed the team on working on 20 new dishes and acquired knowledge of mixing various cuisines. 

PROJECT S 

Cooking with Akio 

https://www.CookingWithAkio.com 

  • Posted more than 50 cooking blogs on the website. Listed number 5th in TMZ Magazine's "Best Cooking Blogs by Budding Chefs" in 2017. 
  • Created 5 interesting and easily comprehensible recipe videos. 
  • Appreciated by chef Mina Bhattacharya and Chef Kunal Kapoor.