Adugna Desalegn

1310 lead St.

Norfolk, VA 23513

January 29, 2015

Mr. Rick Overbey

Executive Chef
205 Central Park Ave.
Virginia Beach, VA 23462

Dear Mr. Overbey,

I am interested in applying for the line cook position available with Ruths Chris. I learned of the
opening through your website and am confident I would make a good addition to your team.
I am interested in the line cook position because I am eager in learning how to work in a fine
dining restaurant and further my skills in culinary. Some of my qualifications relevant to the
responsibilities associated with this role include basic culinary knowledge, knife skills and time
management.
I am enclosing my resume for your review and will call next week to acknowledge receipt and to
schedule an interview. Thank you for your interest in my request.
Sincerely,

Adugna Desalegn

Enc: Resume

Line cook job descriptions

A Line Cooks major responsibility is to prepare food, help the kitchen workers in the
preparation of food items and set up allocated stations for menu, as instructed by Chef and
compliant with standards. She /he also arrange, prepare and break downs the buffets and food
displays while maintaining the uppermost hygienic standards.
Line Cook Responsibilities
Set up stations and collect all necessary supplies to prepare menu for service
Prepare a variety of foods; meat, seafood, poultry, vegetable and cold food items
Arrange sauces and supplementary garnishes for allocated station
Cover, date and correctly store all bits and pieces and food prep items
Notify Chef in advance of likely shortages
Serve menu items compliant with established standards
Use food preparation tools in accordance with manufactures instructions
Close the kitchen correctly and follow the closing checklist for kitchen stations
Maintain a prepared and sanitary work area at all times
Keep the work area fresh all through the shift
Make sure all storage areas are tidy and all products are stored appropriately
Constantly use safe and hygienic food handling practices
Returns dirty food preparation utensils to the appropriate areas
Assist with all duties as assigned by Kitchen Manager