Functional
Food Service Resume Template

Jordan Ellis

Seattle, WA | (123) 456-7891 | [email protected]

Objective

To utilize my culinary arts and management skills to enhance kitchen operations, menu appeal, and customer satisfaction.

Skills and Competencies

  • Food Preparation and Safety: Expertise in various cooking techniques and taste profiling. Strong knowledge of health, allergen, and food safety practices.
  • Technology: Proficient in using food service, kitchen, and hospitality technologies.
  • Business Savvy: Ability to manage kitchen operations efficiently, focusing on customer satisfaction and operational excellence.
  • Taste Profiling: Expertise in creating diverse and appealing taste profiles for a variety of dishes.
  • Communication Skills: Strong ability to communicate effectively with team members and customers.

Certifications

  • OSHA Safety Certificate
  • Certified Professional – Food Safety (CP-FS)
  • Certified Nutrition Specialist (CNS)

Work Experience

  • Executive Chef, XYZ Restaurant
  • Sous Chef, ABC Café

Education

Bachelor in Culinary Arts
Seattle Culinary Academy, 2013

Strategic Resume Building-Skills and Certifications

When building your food service resume, emphasize at least two core technical skills and enhance them with key soft skills. Don’t forget to include relevant certifications to strengthen your professional credibility.

Common Skills

  • Health, Allergen, and Food Safety Training and Certifications
  • Food Service, Kitchen, & Hospitality Tech
  • Cooking and Food Preparation
  • Taste Profiling
  • Business Savvy

Common Certifications

  • Certified Food Manager (CFM)
  • OSHA Safety Certificate
  • Certified Professional – Food Safety (CP-FS)
  • Food Safety Manager Certification
  • ServSafe Food Protection Manager Certification
  • Certified Nutrition Specialist (CNS)
  • Certified Food Protection Professional (CFPP)
  • EPA Amusement Operators Safety Certification (EPA)
  • Certified Service Manager
  • Human Services – Board Certified Practitioner (HS-BCP)
  • Certified in Hospitality, Nutrition, and Food Science (CFCS-HNFS)
  • Certified Food and Beverage Executive (CFBE)

Categories

Emphasize Your Culinary Skills with a Functional Food Service Resume

The Functional Food Service Resume Template is designed for food service professionals who want to focus on their skills and culinary achievements rather than their chronological work history. This format is ideal for those with diverse food service experiences, career changers, or individuals re-entering the workforce.

Why Choose a Functional Resume?

Key Features:

This template is perfect if you want to highlight your culinary abilities and downplay a non-linear work history in the food service sector.