Land Your Next Cook Role with a Resume Built for the ATS

Restaurant cook openings at high-volume kitchens fill fast, and executive chefs at multi-unit operations often rely on ATS to pre-screen applications before calling anyone in. Your resume needs to speak the language of the kitchen—station ownership, ticket times, and cuisine proficiency—alongside food safety credentials. ResumeRefiner.ai reads the posting and flags every term your resume is missing.

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900K
Restaurant cooks employed in the US
8%
Job growth projected through 2032
65%
Of chain restaurant hires are screened by ATS

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Job Match Score 67%
0/8 Suggestions Reviewed
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Software Engineer

Tech Company Inc. | Jan 2022 - Present

Active

• Worked on web applications

Replace:

• Architected and deployed 5 full-stack web applications serving 50K+ users, resulting in 35% increase in user engagement

Reason: Quantify your impact with specific metrics (number of apps, users served, engagement increase) to demonstrate measurable results

Match Score: +15

How Resume Refiner Helps You

Tailored solutions for your specific career goals

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Station and Line Experience Keywords

Adds specific station terms—saute, grill, fry, expo, or cold prep—matched to the line positions the employer lists in the posting.

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Cuisine and Technique Language

Ensures your resume names the cuisine type and cooking techniques relevant to the concept so you match the kitchen's identity.

ServSafe and Food Safety Prominence

Confirms your ServSafe Manager or Food Handler certification is visible and labeled correctly to clear food safety screening filters.

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Volume and Ticket Time Metrics

Guides you to quantify covers per service, average ticket times, and rush-period throughput that show you can handle real kitchen pressure.

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Cost and Waste Control Language

Surfaces food cost percentage awareness, portion control, and waste reduction contributions that kitchen managers look for in experienced cooks.

Team and Prep Coordination Terms

Adds prep list management, cross-training, and junior cook mentoring language that distinguishes senior line cooks from entry-level applicants.

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