12.1 Starting a Career in Foodservice

Communication and teamwork

Technical cooking skills

Financial management

Physical strength

Willingness to learn

Technology skills

Foreign language proficiency

Math skills

Work part-time in the industry while in school

Volunteer in the community

Take time to read and learn on your own

Ignore computer skills

To provide a detailed life story

To present a clear picture of interests, abilities, and talents to an employer

To replace the need for an interview

To list only educational achievements

Include all important information such as name, address, and email.

Use active language and avoid buzzwords.

Keep the résumé to three to four pages in length.

Edit and proofread any résumé before sending it out.

Samples of work

Letters of thanks

Résumé

Personal diary

To teach cooking classes

To provide resources and guidance for students' career development

To manage restaurant staff

To write résumés for students

Identifying the search methods you want to use

Sending your résumé and waiting indefinitely for a response

Gathering and organizing information needed for applying

Contacting the business you have chosen