Resume template for Kitchen Assistant
A kitchen assistant CV needs to be short, clean, and focused on what kitchen managers care about: shift availability, hygiene awareness, and reliability. Long resumes hurt — one page is ideal. Be explicit about what kitchens you have worked in (school, hospital, restaurant, catering) and any food-safety training. Mention language level for safety briefings.
Minimal layout reads cleanly for entry-level kitchen roles — managers can scan shift availability, hygiene certification, and previous kitchens immediately.
Profile example
„Reliable Kitchen Assistant with 3 years of experience in restaurant and catering kitchens. Comfortable with prep, dish, and basic cooking station support. Food hygiene training current. Available for early, late, and weekend shifts.“
Example bullets for work experience
- •Prep work, dish station, and basic line support in a 120-cover restaurant kitchen
- •Held food hygiene certification, refreshed annually
- •Stepped up to commis work during peaks — comfortable on cold station and basic plating
- •Cross-trained on dish pit and prep area for full shift flexibility
- •Available for early, late, and weekend shifts
Tips specific to Kitchen Assistant
- 1.One page — kitchen managers scan fast
- 2.Shift availability prominent — evening and weekend coverage is critical
- 3.Food hygiene certification (HACCP equivalent) — mention it explicitly
- 4.Kitchen type matters (restaurant, hospital, school, catering)
- 5.Career changers welcome — note willingness to learn and reliability
Frequently asked questions
Do I need previous kitchen experience?
Not strictly. Reliability, hygiene awareness, and shift availability often matter more.
How important is food safety training?
Very — it is often a hard requirement. Mention it explicitly with the year obtained.
Should I mention willingness to grow?
Yes — many kitchen assistants are promoted to commis if they show interest. Note it briefly.