How Tomasz’s resume is built
Layout and order
Tomasz Nowak is a fictional sample written for the UK, so it is a CV on A4 with no date of birth. Shift puts each role on one line, with heading rules that run to the margin, a plain structure that suits kitchen CVs where head chefs read fast between services. The headline names his cuisine, Modern European. Education is his Level 3 Diploma in Professional Cookery, and the food safety certificate follows with its date. Polish appears under languages, which helps in kitchens with mixed brigades.
How the bullets are built
Each bullet answers a question a head chef asks. Which section? Grill and sauce, for up to 180 covers a night. Does he control cost? He cut section waste by about 20% by matching prep to the booking sheet; the word "about" keeps the claim honest. Is the kitchen safe with him in it? A 5-star food hygiene rating held through two inspections. His commis role keeps one line naming breakfast, banqueting and à la carte in a 200-room hotel, which shows range.
Chef de partie resume questions
Should I list every kitchen I have worked in?
List the last ten years or so. Short stints can be grouped under one line if they were seasonal or agency work.
Do I need a cover letter for chef jobs?
Many kitchens hire on a CV and a trial shift. A short note naming the restaurant and the section you want still helps.
How should I show food hygiene?
List the certificate with its level, awarding body and date, and mention inspection results in a bullet if your kitchen kept a good rating.