Queenie Basalo
20 Acton Avenue
North York, M3H 4G7
(705) 929-1154
keiqueenie29@gmail.com
3rd March 2023
Hiring manager
Piano Piano Restaurant
88 Harbord St.
Toronto, M5S 1G5
Dear Hiring Manager,
This email is in regards to my deep interest in applying for a Pastry Cook job
within Piano Piano Restaurant, in Downtown Toronto which has been posted
and advertised on eluta.ca. I was excited to discover that the requirements
described by you in the ad match well with what I could offer as a patissier
student.
As I mentioned in my resume, I am a student at Humber College taking a 2
years course in Baking and Pastry Arts Management. While studying in
Humber College, I honed my baking skills, becoming a well-rounded pastry
cook in the process. In school, where we practice our skills for a year,
responsible for the preparation of multiple pastries, artisan breads and
desserts, ensuring that the high standards were fully met. Besides that, I:
● Collaborated and worked closely with my fellow students on the
development of every desserts
● Stayed to the standards where my chef approved the desserts the
we’ve made
● Maintained a clean work environment
During my time in school, I had demonstrated multiple times that working in
team environments and under pressure. Given an opportunity, I assure you to
give my best to this job and become an asset to your establishment.
I look forward to hearing from you and discussing how I can best contribute to
your restaurant. Please feel free to contact me.
Sincerely,
Queenie Basalo
20 Acton Avenue
North York, Toronto, ON, M3H 4G7
(705) 929-1154
keiqueenie29@gmail.com
QUEENIE BASALO
OBJECTIVE
Eagerly to be part of a company that indulges professional growth and
provides challenging and rewarding careers while allowing me to
utilize my knowledge and skills.
SKILLS
● Bilingual (Fluent Tagalog & English)
● Strong ability to work as a team
● Smart Serve
● Food Handling Certificate
● Self Defense Certificate
● First Aid and CPR training
● Food Service Safety and Sanitation
EXPERIENCE
Cabanos Comfort Food, Castlefield — Line/Prep Cook
March 2022 - Jan 2023
● Worked in areas of inventory, as well as grilling, frying food
and food preparation
● Maintain cleanliness, sanitation and organization of kitchen,
refrigerators, grills and all storage areas.
● Assist cooks and kitchen staff with various tasks as needed and
provide cooks with needed items
● Clean and sanitize work areas, equipment, utensils, and dishes
Kenzo Ramen, Etobicoke — Server
November 2021 - March 2022
● Checking with customers to ensure they are enjoying their food
and quickly take actions to correct the problem
● Writing customers order through paper slips, memorizing it or
entering orders into computer for transmittal to kitchen staff
● Clean table or counters after patrons have finished dining
Twiggs Coffee Roasters, Sudbury — All rounder/Kitchen
Staff
July 2021 - October 2021
● Preparing coffee, food, and drinks, package take-out foods and
serve foods to the customers.
● Responsible for cooking & preparing pizza ingredients such as
dough, sauce and toppings, making sandwiches fast and correctly
● Restocking any supplies for the kitchen
● Wash clean and sanitized food equipment, dishes and utensils,
tables and surfaces, emptying trash cans
EDUCATION
Humber College, Toronto — Baking and Pastry Arts
Management (Diploma)
January 2022 - Present
● Ensuring the weighting for goods are correct
● Followed recipes and makeup procedures while preparing and
baking items such as artisan bread, pastries, pies, cakes,
tarts and other desserts
● Working with partner, ensuring to help when needed
● Learning to make all kinds of desserts
Georgian College, Barrie - Flight Services (Certificate)
September 2019 - April 2020
● Trained to performed all necessaries Flight Attendants duties
● Responsible included assisting passengers special needs or
requests
● Meal and drink services, assisting pilots and other flight crew
and performing all relevant safety procedures
Volunteer
● Lancer Invitational Tournament Basketball - Scorer
● Charity Event (Greeter)
● Lasalle Secondary Cross Country (Marshall)
● Lasalle Drama Production (Technician, Sound & Light Director)
Queenie Basalo
20 Acton Avenue, North York, ON | M3H 4G7 | (705)929-1154 | keiqueenie29@gmail.com
Hiring Manager
Piano Piano The Restaurant
88 Harbord St
Toronto, M5S 1G5
January 30, 2023
Dear Hiring manager,
Thank you very much for meeting with me to discuss the open Pastry Cook position at your
establishment. You have provided me with a thorough explanation of what would be expected
and it maintains my interest in the role, as I firmly believe I have the right skills in this position. I
also enjoyed meeting with you and learned more about your establishment’s innovative and
team focused culture.
Through my education and experience I’ve gained many skills that I can be a beneficial
employee to your establishment. I assure you that I will do my greatest to support your
management. I understand the importance of hard work and completing tasks with accuracy,
attention to detail and efficiency.
During the interview, I found that I am confident that my skills and experiences will contribute
positively to the team.
Thank you again for your time and for providing such a clear picture of responsibilities. I hope to
hear from you regarding the next step in this process.
Sincerely,
Queenie Basalo
