KITCHEN RESUME EXAMPLE

Published: Jun 26, 2025 - The Kitchen Professional is experienced in supporting daily kitchen operations through food preparation, sanitation, and inventory tasks. This role involves maintaining cleanliness, adhering to food safety standards, and assisting chefs during high-volume service. The individual demonstrates the ability to work efficiently under pressure while contributing to a well-organized and productive kitchen environment.

Tips for Kitchen Skills and Responsibilities on a Resume

1. Kitchen Assistant, Harvest Table Bistro, Madison, WI

Job Summary: 

  • Deep clean the kitchen and equipment including ovens, range, refrigerators, utensil bins, perishable and dry storage and pantry areas weekly
  • Prepare weekend meals including breakfast, lunch, and dinner, daily
  • Report any equipment malfunctions, product shortages, fire or safety issues, personnel or guest issues immediately to the Culinary Program Manager and/or Shelter Manager
  • Remove all outdated food products as directed by the Culinary Program Manager
  • Receive and process food donations daily
  • Ensure that all health and safety codes are adhered to as stated in the Retail Food Code
  • Purchase food items from approved vendors
  • Work with guests who are in the Culinary Program to prepare meals
  • Coordinate volunteers from the shelter to help with meal preparation
  • Work with the Food Coordinator to ensure that meals are packaged and stored properly for delivery to off-site locations


Skills on Resume: 

  • Kitchen Cleaning (Hard Skills)
  • Meal Preparation (Hard Skills)
  • Issue Reporting (Soft Skills)
  • Food Inspection (Hard Skills)
  • Donation Handling (Hard Skills)
  • Safety Compliance (Hard Skills)
  • Vendor Purchasing (Hard Skills)
  • Team Coordination (Soft Skills)

2. Kitchen Designer, Golden Spoon Café, Tallahassee, FL

Job Summary: 

  • Through a clear understanding of design vision and business objectives, guide the design and development process from initial concept through approval
  • Work with the Design Manager to define the design direction
  • Research the market for new products and conduct competitive analysis
  • Create 3D models, renderings, and technical specifications
  • Prepare comment forms to communicate design revisions to vendors
  • Prepare and present design work in cross-functional presentations
  • Manage daily decision-making for kitchen developments
  • Support the development process through daily communication with Product Development, international offices, and vendors
  • Reports to the Design Manager of Tabletop 


Skills on Resume: 

  • Design Guidance (Soft Skills)
  • Direction Setting (Soft Skills)
  • Market Research (Hard Skills)
  • 3D Modeling (Hard Skills)
  • Design Communication (Soft Skills)
  • Presentation Skills (Soft Skills)
  • Project Management (Soft Skills)
  • Cross-Team Support (Soft Skills)

3. Kitchen Helper, Blue Ridge Diner, Asheville, NC

Job Summary: 

  • Follow orders from the register
  • Maintain records and control of stock and arrange supplies
  • Cleaning and washing plates, cutlery, etc
  • Sanitize tools and maintain hygiene at all times
  • Maintain the SOP of the kitchen and food
  • Follow the Team leader's instructions


Skills on Resume: 

  • Order Following (Soft Skills)
  • Stock Control (Hard Skills)
  • Dish Cleaning (Hard Skills)
  • Tool Sanitizing (Hard Skills)
  • SOP Maintenance (Hard Skills)
  • Team Compliance (Soft Skills)
  • Kitchen Hygiene (Hard Skills)
  • Supply Arrangement (Hard Skills)

4. Kitchen Manager, Prairie View Eatery, Lincoln, NE

Job Summary: 

  • Manage all daily kitchen operations and assist in supervising all areas of the kitchen
  • Inclusive, but not limited to ordering, receiving, inventory, line checks, food safety and sanitation audits
  • Maintain proper kitchen staffing levels
  • Ensure all culinary team members practice strict recipe adherence
  • Maintain a high level of organization and cleanliness
  • Prepare high-quality dishes with precision and speed
  • Prepare food, following specific Bellagreen recipes and procedures
  • Work clean and organized throughout the shift, while following all food safety and sanitation standards
  • Communicate effectively with the team throughout the shift to ensure a smooth experience for the team and guests


Skills on Resume: 

  • Kitchen Management (Hard Skills)
  • Inventory Control (Hard Skills)
  • Staffing Oversight (Soft Skills)
  • Recipe Compliance (Hard Skills)
  • Workplace Cleanliness (Hard Skills)
  • Dish Preparation (Hard Skills)
  • Food Safety (Hard Skills)
  • Team Communication (Soft Skills)

5. Kitchen Porter, Riverbend Grill, Spokane, WA

Job Summary: 

  • General hygiene maintenance of the development kitchen, presentation suite and customer suite areas following a weekly, daily and monthly cleaning rota
  • Shopping across all retailer food outlets for ingredients/products for the chefs and the commercial team
  • Stock replenishment and rotation management for ingredients sourced from within the Meals bakeries, establishing a rapport with factory floor personnel
  • Maintenance and good housekeeping and stock control in NPD kitchen storage areas, eg, Freezer pallets, etc, all labelled with correct factory codes and dates
  • Delivery/Collection of samples across the Samworth Brothers Group
  • General Pot wash and equipment cleaning, and assistance in weighing out ingredients for sauces
  • Preparation of areas for hosting customers or internal meetings/events
  • Laundry collation and collection for the whole team and linen


Skills on Resume: 

  • Hygiene Maintenance (Hard Skills)
  • Ingredient Shopping (Soft Skills)
  • Stock Rotation (Hard Skills)
  • Storage Organization (Hard Skills)
  • Sample Delivery (Soft Skills)
  • Equipment Cleaning (Hard Skills)
  • Event Preparation (Soft Skills)
  • Laundry Management (Soft Skills)

6. Kitchen Steward, Oakwood Kitchen, Albany, NY

Job Summary: 

  • Kitchen maintenance and cleaning, following food safety requirements
  • Submit ideas for operational improvements to the Executive Chef
  • Keep the walls above and below the counters in the dishwasher area clean
  • Wash and polish all operating equipment
  • Distribute cleaned equipment to the correct location
  • Assist with temperature checks of food stock
  • Follow health and safety requirements at all times


Skills on Resume: 

  • Kitchen Cleaning (Hard Skills)
  • Process Improvement (Soft Skills)
  • Wall Sanitizing (Hard Skills)
  • Equipment Polishing (Hard Skills)
  • Item Distribution (Soft Skills)
  • Temperature Checks (Hard Skills)
  • Safety Compliance (Hard Skills)
  • Team Assistance (Soft Skills)