Pantry Cook Cover Letter

In response to your job posting for pantry cook, I am including this letter and my resume for your review.

In my previous role, I was responsible for direct liaison and coordination support of the Metro campus Food Pantry by completing client intake, preparing formal and informal reports, unloading and preparing food delivery and working closely with student-clients.

I reviewed the requirements of the job opening and I believe my candidacy is an excellent fit for this position. Some of the key requirements that I have extensive experience with include:

• Very little to no travel
• Overnight stays unlikely
• Prevous culinary experience in hotels preferred
• Knowledgeable of weights, measures and various cooking techniques
• Knowledge of knives and knife skills, standard kitchen equipment and supplies, including, but not limited to toasters, refrigerators, coolers, slicers, beverage machines, Cryovac machine and smallwares
• Display basic knife handling skills
• Minimum of 1 yr experience in a fast paced, culinary environment
• Prepares and properly cookis all items needed for the day’s operation

I submit this application to express my sincere interest in the pantry cook position.

Previously, I was responsible for deli/bakery/bistro items per customer requests in the correct portion size or as close as possible to the amount ordered in order to prevent shrink by using proper bakery equipment.

My experience is an excellent fit for the list of requirements in this job:

• Pack and Serve Food Boxes
• Breakdown Cardboard Boxes for Recycling
• Sweep and Mop Work Areas
• Clean and Disinfect Work Areas and Equipment
• Cook Food and Serve Food
• Be familiar with and maintain the standards set by Food Bank CNY and NY State Health Dept
• Keep an up to date inventory
• Make sure program areas are clean before and after programs

In response to your job posting for pantry cook, I am including this letter and my resume for your review.

Previously, I was responsible for change to customers as required while following all the company's customer service and cash handling policies and procedures.

My experience is an excellent fit for the list of requirements in this job:

• Ensure the safety and security of employees and guest
• Support all kitchen, banquet, and room service staff
• Assist lead cooks with proper rotation of product in all chillers to minimize waste/spoilage
• Garnish dishes, along with ensuring that the right cold sides such as butters, sauces, and spreads are sent with the orders
• Washes, slices, peels, and/or cuts various foods to prepare for cooking or serving
• Preparing cold food items such as salads, cut fruit, sandwiches and cold deserts
• Prepare patient snacks according menu cycle
• Works patient tray line to plate food for delivery to units

I submit this application to express my sincere interest in the pantry cook position.

In the previous role, I was responsible for the best possible service to clients and customers.

Please consider my experience and qualifications for this position:

• Setup and breakdown of patient tray line and steam tables
• Follows dietary restrictions and patient menu selection when serving
• May operate steam tables, dish machine, trash carts, and knives
• May assist with serving patients in the cafeteria
• Receive Food Deliveries
• Stock and Organize Pantry Shelves
• Stock and Organize Walk-In Refrigerator and Walk-In Freezer
• Set-Up and Breakdown Food Distribution Equipment (Canopy, Tables, Traffic Cones)

In response to your job posting for pantry cook, I am including this letter and my resume for your review.

Previously, I was responsible for guidance, training, prioritize and review the work of assigned staff • Mental ability to work on tasks requiring attention to detail and coordinate food preparation so that food will be ready at required times • Physical ability to stand for extended periods of time, work at counters that are up to 37” tall/24” deep, lift items weighing up to 50 pounds, and properly operate required kitchen equipment • Demonstrates ability to use a keyboard as may be required to perform the essential duties of the job.

Please consider my experience and qualifications for this position:

• Train volunteers for food pantry program
• Promote Salvation Army ministry
• Ensure a clean kitchen area at all times, including storage rooms and equipment
• Loading and unloading dish machine, stock service areas with clean and sanitized glassware and utensils
• Perform janitorial cleaning, such as sweeping, mopping floors, washing walls & equipment and removing trash
• Capable of standing for periods of time and able to lift up to 50 lbs
• Garnish dishes, along with ensuring that the right cold sides such as butter, sauces, and spreads are sent with the orders
• Portion and prepare cold food items such as salads, cold appetizers, sandwiches and cold banquet platters