Josef Zaufenberger

Lake Country, BC

adjq7q@r.postjobfree.com

250-***-****

To whom it may concern:

Dear Sir/Madam,

This letter is to express my interest in discussing the opportunities within your organization. I believe that with my experience and education I would be an asset to your company. I have developed many transferable skills that, given the opportunity, would allow me to excel within the role.

The key strengths that I possess for success in a position with your company include, but are not limited to, the following:

Self motivated and having a pro-active mindset

Strive for continued excellence

Strong communication skills

Working long hours, under pressure and with tight deadlines

Eager to learn new skills and knowledge

I have a positive attitude and I am hard-working, enthusiastic, a team player, and always ready for a challenge. I also have a wide breadth of experience that gives you the versatility to place me in a number of contexts with confidence that the level of excellence you expect will be met. I am confident that I could provide value to you and your company as a member of your team.

I welcome the opportunity of an interview to further discuss this employment. I may be reached via e-mail at adjq7q@r.postjobfree.com or via telephone at 250-***-****. Thank you for your time and consideration.

Sincerely,

Josef Zaufenberger

Josef Zaufenberger

Lake Country, BC

250-***-**** adjq7q@r.postjobfree.com

Objective

I am an energetic, talented and driven person with a real passion for delivering quality service. As a reliable, trustworthy and flexible person I am able to abide by all legal requirements, food hygiene regulations and food safety laws. I feel confident that I will be able to exceed your expectations.

I look forward to join your company where I can progress and have the opportunity to develop an enviable career profile.

Relevant Skills and Abilities

Skills:

• Able to deal calmly and professionally with challenging situations

• Self motivated and having a pro-active mindset

• Financial acumen

• People skills

• Attention to detail

• Quickly picking up new skills & knowledge

• Excellent presentation skills

• Hospitality management background

• Effective communication skills both written and verbal

Leadership and Management:

• Business management and managing budgets

• The ability to think critically and work under pressure

• Proficient in creating, planning, implementation, and evaluation

• Providing guidance and feedback to fellow co-workers

• The ability to maintain a positive and productive attitude

• A friendly personality and charisma to connect with diverse staff & clientele

• Adaptable and having a hands-on approach to running the operation

• Having a tenacious and ‘can do’ attitude

• Managing, training and developing all staff

• Working long hours, under pressure and with tight deadlines

• Responsible for interviewing, hiring, scheduling, and management of all staff

Education

Continuing Education

H2S Alive 2013

OSSA 2013

Food Safe 2018

First Aid 2013

WHMIS 2016

CSTS 2014

Education Continued:

Military Base 12

Rank - Privat

Saalfelden, Austria 1990 – 1991

Hotel Technology Diploma

3 year Certificate Program as Pastry Chef, Baker & Chef

Management of Staff

Salzburg, Austria 1985 - 1988

Graduation with Academic Diploma

Zell Am See, Austria 1984

Experience

Cook May 2016 - Present

Interior Health Vernon, BC

• Cooking and supervising all related dietary needs

• Producing product line from scratch, order supplies, inventory and maintain cleaning

• Administrative duties as required

• Operating all equipment

• Ensure health regulations, safety policies and procedures are followed

Supervisor, Head Baker, Cook, Pastry Chef 2014 - 2016

ATCO & Brookwood Camps & Catering SK &AB

• Plan and develop menus, organize the team with food preparation for daily production

• Producing product line from scratch, order supplies, inventory and maintain cleaning

• Ensure food quality, food safety, service standards are met and maintained daily

• Supervising and training of staff

• Ensure health regulations, safety policies and procedures are followed

Owner, Pastry Chef, Baker 2005 – 2013

Winfield Bakery Lake Country, BC

• Producing product line from scratch (cakes, pastries, pies cookies, buns & breads, etc.)

• Machine operations, mixing, proofing, oven and packaging areas

• Overseeing all staff and effectively managing the daily operations of the business

• Ensuring food hygiene regulations

Owner, Head Chef & Pastry Chef 1999 – 2005

Restaurant Metzgerstube Kaprun, Austria

• Making sure presentation, recipes & services are consistent throughout the business

• Supervising entire production and all operations of business

• Table service, banquet line and buffet

• Managing all staff of restaurant and kitchen

Pastry Chef & Cook 1990-1999

Cruise Ships, Hilton & Hyatt Hotels Around the World

• Worked on private yachts (120 passengers) to massive cruise liners (4000 passengers)

• Opened up various Hilton & Hyatt Hotels located on every continent

References

Available upon request.

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