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If you’re applying for a job, you should include a cover letter with your resume. Cover letters can help you stand out from the crowd since they allow you to communicate directly to the hiring manager and demonstrate why you are the best candidate for the job.
Learn how to create a cover letter for a cook position. Make your cover letter stand out by using our sample cook cover letters as a guide.
Sample 1 – Cook Cover Letter
Teri Bell
2400 Bell Street, Apt. 285
Atlanta, GA 94203
(510) 296-2222
terii@email.com
August 4, 2022
Tracy Baker
Manager
Food Plus
449 Cook Street
Atlanta , GA 54100
Dear Ms. Baker:
I am submitting my resume in response to the recently advertised cook position at Food Plus.
I believe that my training and experience closely match your requirements and my additional qualifications in using large scale baking equipment will make me an asset to your company.
Some key points that are relevant to this cook position include:
- Prepared all food items as directed in a sanitary and timely manner
- Followed recipes and presentation specifications
- Operated standard kitchen equipment safety and efficiently
- Cleaned and maintained station in practicing good safety and sanitation
- Assisted with the cleaning and organization of kitchen and equipment
Please contact me via phone or email to arrange a mutually convenient time and date for us to meet.
Thank you in advance for your time and consideration.
Sincerely,
Signature
Teri Bell
Enclosure: Resume
Sample 2 – Cook Cover Letter
Lisa Park
5499 Lucky Street, Apt. 905
Newark, NJ 19702
August 4, 2022
James Brown
Manager
Cake Plus
169 Cook Ave.
Newark, NJ 19702
Dear Mr. Brown:
I saw your ad for a cook in the New Jersey Dispatch and knew I was perfect for the job. I have all the qualifications you requested and I am ready, eager and willing to work. As you will see from my resume, which I have attached for your review, I am well qualified.
Please take a moment and review my resume. I would love to get together and further discuss this position with you.
I am available anytime during the day. You can reach me on my cell at 555-970-8976 or by email at lisa@gmail.com in advance for your consideration.
Sincerely,
Signature
Lisa Park
Enclosure: Resume

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