Justin Tomlinson

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Moreno Valley, CA 92555

September 11, 2010

Dear Potential Employer:

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I am submitting my cover letter and resume to be considered for a cook

position. I recently graduated with a diploma in Culinary Arts from the Le

Cordon Bleu College of Culinary Arts and I am seeking valuable career

experience as a cook. My education has given me strong culinary skills and

knowledge. My internship at Ciao Bella in Riverside, CA allowed me to

cultivate and practice what was learned from school.

My goal is to work and grow within your business. I am a quick learner and

a very motivated individual. Thank you for taking the time to review my

credentials. If you have further questions, please contact me at (951) 543-

7984 or abkmtv@r.postjobfree.com.

Sincerely,

Justin Tomlinson

Justin Tomlinson

15301 Zaharias St

Moreno Valley, CA 92555

abkmtv@r.postjobfree.com

951-***-****

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Focus Statement

To find a challenging, growth-oriented position in the culinary industry in

which academic training, work experience, and a commitment to excellence

will have valuable application.

Education

Le Cordon Bleu College of Culinary Arts, Hollywood, CA.

Diploma, Culinary Arts, June 2010

GPA 3.0/4.0

River Springs Charter School, June 2010, High School Diploma- Temecula, CA.

Associations And Certifications

ServSafe Certification, Date of examination 12/12/2009

Certificate No. 6828061

Experience

Line/Prep Cook (Internship) 5/17/10 to 6/24/10

Ciao Bella Ristorante

Riverside, CA 92503

. Prepping foods for service

. Assist in bread/pizza crust making

. Assist in making sauces (marinara, pomodora, etc)

. Use of kitchen tools (robocoupe, hobart, mandoline, etc)

. Line Cook for Appetizer, Soup, Salad, Pizza, and Dessert station

. Dishwasher

. Cleaning

Maintenance Technician 4/1/05 to Current

J & M Maintenance

Moreno Valley, CA 92555

. Window cleaning

. Pressure washing

. Graffiti removal

. Lawn care/Cleaning of bank-owned homes

. Trash removal

Assistant Crew Leader/Maintenance Technician 4/1/05 to

Current

JB Maintenance

Moreno Valley, CA 92555

. Oversee a small group of cleaners (2-3)

. Help maintain weekly and bi-weekly accounts (offices and model homes)

. Assist in carrying out subcontracted new home cleanings directly for

builders

. Window cleaning

. Assist in Move-in/Move-out cleans

Skills And Strengths

. Successful leader, equally effective as member of a team.

. Highly organized able to multi-task and accomplish multiple

objectives.

. Professional demeanor and attentive to detail.

. Discipline and dedication to the culinary profession

. Need for continuous improvement of the product and the process of

cooking

. Demonstrate a well-rounded foundation in recipe interpretation,

cooking techniques and principles

. Adheres to safety and sanitation procedures during preparation,

receiving, storage and handling

. Emphasize visual appearance and presentation of food

. Prepare foods utilizing methods that will preserve flavor, texture,

color, and aroma

. Creativity and an open-minded approach towards food and its

preparation

. Consistency and uniformity in quality, production and presentation of

food

References

Available upon request.

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