posted November 09, 2009 03:10 PM               

Jason Wheeler
2915 Summerdale Ave.
Rockford, IL 61101
(815) 964-9252
(815) 621-5178

Dear General Manager,

The intent of this resume is to apply for the open position your establishment seeks. Because I appreciate your time, I have uniquely designed my resume to make an impact upon you. I trust that you will see that I have experience in many different areas that could prove helpful in your endeavors.

There are several reasons I believe that I am the Chef that you seek. The first and foremost is that I have a passion for culinary arts. The second is because I am interested in having the opportunity to use my talents in this venue. Thirdly, and maybe most importantly, I want to maintain the highest of standards to which your customers have come to expect.

Leadership is a key quality for those dedicated to food service. During my 15 years as a whitewater rafting guide, I was taught several lessons in leadership: Striving to be an example to those around me, inspiring shared goal(s), constantly striving to challenge/enrich the current food industry status quo (simply being the best), enabling others to act with proper training and encouraging my team to succeed. Understanding and practicing these key concepts has given me the tools I needed and employed for success in my educational and professional culinary career.

Please contact me at you earliest convenience to discuss the possibility of our future together.

Sincerely,

Chef Jason Wheeler

Welcome to Cafe' Resume

It is my, Chef Jason Wheeler's, pledge to strive to be my personal best,
while bringing a fresh attitude toward excellence to your dining experience here in Rockford, IL. I promise to be committed to diversity and consistently bringing innovative ideas to the plate. Your trust and investment in me will be fully returned to you with cuisine that excites your taste buds and is pleasing to the eye.

Chef Jason Wheeler
2915 Summerdale Ave.
Rockford, IL 61101
(815) 964-9252
(815) 621-5178

Appetizers (Awards/Certificates)

ServeSafe Sanitation Certification
Cooking Certification
Purchasing Certification
Illinois Sanitation Certification

First Place – People's Choice Soup “R” Chili Challenge 2005
Beef Barley Mushroom Soup

Soups (work experience)

2009-2007: Anderson Japanese Gardens, Executive Chef

2007-2005: Forest Hills Country Club, Chef-AM Supervisor

2004: Varsity Diner, Executive Chef

2003: Paragon On State, Chef

Entrees (requested engagements/special events)

Midwest Woman's Conference, 2009
Salvation Army – Minneapolis, MN
Prepared/served a three course meal fusing Laotian and Scandinavian flavors,100+ people

Roman Themed Dinner, 2007
First Covenant Church – Rockford,IL
Prepared and served authentic Roman cuisine, 36+ people

Fallon Wedding Breakfast, 2006
Omelet bar/Breakfast buffet – Blacklick,OH
Prepared/served breakfast for wedding families, 45+ people

Fetzer Wedding Reception, 2005
Reception – St. Charles,IL
Prepared/served authentic Mexican themed dinner, 180+ people

Moe Wedding Rehearsal Dinner, 2004
Rehearsal Dinner – Seattle, WA
Prepared/served a three course meal incorporating local product, 50+ people

National Center for Lifelong Learning, NCLL, 2003
Northern Michigan University, Jacobetti Center – Marquette,MI
Named Executive Chef-(First time a freshman was ever given this position) Coordination of other student staff(freshman-seniors), menu, food preparation and service, plate design

Desserts (volunteer/fundraising activities)

Easter Sonrise Breakfast,2007-2003
First Covenant Church – Rockford,IL
Pancake breakfast used as outreach and fundraising.
$7,500 raised

Kuchenreuther Breakfast, 2006
First Covenant Church – Rockford,IL
Funds raised for a mother with terminal brain cancer.
$7,500 raised

Mikrut Breakfast, 2006
First Covenant Church – Rockford,Il
Funds raised for a family going on missions to Mexico.
$10,000 raised

Wood Family – Blue Plate Special, 2004
First Covenant Church – Rockford,IL
Funds raised for a family going on missions to Africa.
$15,000 raised

Drinks (recommendations and certifications)

Available upon request