Kingston Executive Chef

Mikhail A. Foster

* ****** ******,******* **** Kingston 11 St Andrew Jamaica alexfosterchef.gmail.com Home: 876-***-**** WhatsApp, 912-***-****

Dear Madam/sir,

Please consider this application as an expression of interest in seeking employment opportunities within your organization. I am a graduate of Boys Town Vocational institute and Runaway heart academy where I successfully pursued the National Vocational Qualification of Jamaica (N.V.Q.J) Commis Chef level two and chef de partie level three and Culinarian qualifications respectfully.

I possess excellent communication skills, diligence in time management, intuitive, proactive in problem solving, adaptability and resilient in completing any task or duty given. I have experience in the position of a la’ carte chef, pantry chef and chef’s assistant, I also have experience in menu planning, pricing, and also a buffet setting and showcasing as well as being a line cook.

I possess a professional appearance and capable of maintaining high standards of sanitization, health and safety.

I am young and enthusiastic and driven, in gaining more experience to further enhancing my knowledge and skills in an environment that has high standards of service. I am very passionate about food and I wish to showcase my artistic, radical and dynamic approach to the culinary arts in doing so, create a high energy and more supportive environment within the organization as it will be one step closer in achieving my goal of being a fully certified, qualified, recognized executive chef.

Thank you for reading my application, I look forward to an interview at your earliest convenience.

Sincerely,

Mikhail A. Foster

Enclosures

Mikhail A. Foster

2 hearing Avenue Kingston 11 St Andrew Jamaica **********@*****.*** Home: 876-***-****

Objective

To utilize my experience, integrity, professionalism and skills in a challenging position providing high standards of service, while enhancing my abilities to the next level of culinary standards.

Skills Summary

Skilled in the preparation of seafood, poultry, pork, beef, and lamb.

Experienced in the preparation of various appetizers, desserts, sandwiches, soups and salads.

Able to take direction and execute with accuracy.

Focus and attention to detail, menu planning, pricing and ordering.

Shows initiative with excellent creative skills.

Knowledgeable and respectful of health and safety within the kitchen.

Education

2014. Run away heart academy

2011 Culinarian

Boy’s Town HEART Trust NTA Vocational Training Institute Kingston, JA

NVQ/J Commis Chef Level 2 and Chef de partie level 3

2006 - 2011 Mona High School

CXC SUBJECTS GRADES

Mathematics 3

English A 2

English B 3

Visual Arts 3

Religious Education 2

Employment History

WORK HISTORY

June 2022 - current

Mar.2015 – Nov. 2021 Sea Island Resorts and Spa Georgia, United States

Line cook/ banqueting and catering

Jan.2017-Jul. 2021. Fromage Restaurant

Head chef

Nov.2013 – Feb. 2015 Elite Creation’s by Shea Stewart Kingston, Jamaica

Part time, line cook

Apr.2013- Feb. 2015 Spanish Court Hotel and Spa Kingston, Jamaica

Line cook/pantry chef

Dec. 2012 – Mar. 2013 Great House Caterers Kingston, Jamaica

Part time/chef assistant.

July. 2012 – Sept.2012 Epic Eats restaurant Kingston, Jamaica

Sous Chef/ A la carte Chef

Dec. 2011 – Apr.2012 Moon Dance Cliff Resort and Spa Negril, Jamaica

A La Carte Chef and Pantry chef

2011 FREELANCE: Kingston Marlin Festival, Marcus Kingston, Jamaica

Garvey Anniversary dinner, UWI graduation dinner

JDF Graduation ball

Freelance Cook and Chef Assistant

July. 2011- Dec. 2011 Tastee Jamaica Limited. Kingston, Jamaica

Sous Chef

Dec. 2010 – Jul. 2011 Terra Nova All Suite Hotel Kingston, Jamaica

Chef Assistant

References also available upon request

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