I am writing to express interest in a job as a cook at your restaurant. I have two years experience working in the catering department of GBA ships where I started as a dishwasher, moved up to a cook and was eventually a shift leader where I led the preparation of 1200 meals a day. I regularly followed recipes under the direction of the Head Chef but was also responsible for tweaking the recipe if it needed changes due to inventory shortages or other unforeseen circumstances. I have another two years working as a prep cook at Leo's Seafood Bar and Grill, which is a fine dining restaurant in Grand Rapids, Michigan. I was in charge of preparing all the food like risottos, potatoes (in various forms such as mashed, scalloped, etc.…), breads and sauces as well as helping wherever I could as time allowed. I have a strong work ethic focused on both attention to detail as well as prompt performance, and I'm always ready to learn new skills. My current skills include food preparation, handling professional kitchen equipment, and cleaning & hygiene. I'm driven by my passion for meeting needs and providing quality service. My attached resume will provide further information. Thank you for your time and consideration. I hope to hear from you soon.