AMY SMITH
123 Main Street • Atlanta, Georgia • 30339
Home: (555) 555-1234, Cell: (555) 555-1235
asmith@sample~resume.com
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Objective: Seek the Position of Private Household Cook
SUMMARY: Remarkably gifted and resourceful Private Household Cook with over four years experience in preparing meals in private homes according to employers' recipes or tastes, handling all meals for the family, including sometime other household staff.
Summary of Qualifications
Excellent ability to work long hours while standing.
Exceptional ability to work under conditions of high temperatures.
Great understanding of cooking that maintains the nutritional value of foods.
Strong ability to create and explore new cuisines.
Exceptional knowledge of methods and processes for providing personal services including needs assessment techniques, quality service standards, alternative delivery systems, and customer satisfaction evaluation techniques.
Profound passion for helping people.
Remarkable ability to managing own time and the time of others.
In-depth ability to obtain and see to the appropriate use of equipment, facilities, and materials needed to do certain work.
Uncommon ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken and written words and sentences.
Proven ability to communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will understand.
Professional Experience
The Cosby Family Home, Minneapolis, MN 2002 - Present
Private Household Cook
Prepare meals according to recipes or tastes, handling all meals for the family and sometimes for other household staff.
Stock, organize, and clean kitchens and cooking utensils.
Shop for and order food and kitchen supplies and equipment.
Serve meals and snacks to family members and their guests.
Plan menus according to needs and diet restrictions.
Plan and prepare food for parties, holiday meals, luncheons, special functions, and other social events.
Peel, wash, trim, and cook vegetables and meats, and bake breads and pastries.
Direct the operation and organization of kitchens and all food-related activities, including the presentation and serving of food.
Travel with the Cosbys to vacation homes to provide meal preparation at those locations.
Prepare fancy dishes and food for special diets.
Create and explore new cuisines.
Education
Associate Degree in Hospitality Management University of New York (2002)