Eric Averta

5 Springwood Circle Apt. J Hyde Park, New York 12538

Phone: 201-402-7565 E-Mail: eaverta@gmail.com

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Objective
To obtain a culinary externship from August 2015 through January 2016 for 15 consecutive weeks to gain
more experience and improve my skills and knowledge as a chef.

Education
Culinary Institute of America
2015- present

January

Candidate of Associates Degree in Culinary Science

Anticipated graduation date: August 2016
Ramapo College of New Jersey
May 2012

September 2009-

72 credits earned towards Bachelor degree of Psychology

Pascack Valley High School
June 2009

September 2005-

High School Diploma

Experience
Cabo Flats Tequila Bar & Cantina
05/14, 07/14 - 12/14

Delray, FL

10/13

Prep/ Pantry cook/ Flattop cook/ Grill cook/ Saute cook

Opened or closed daily
Responsible for the prep and running of designated station
Responsible for training new hires
Ocean Bleu
Tequesta, FL
May 2014- July 2014
Morning Prep/ Pantry Cook

Hired prior to opening, helped coordinate and facilitate cleaning and reconstruction of dining room
and kitchen.
Worked Pantry stations during service

Red Tapas Bar and Grille

2012- October 2013

Palm Beach Gardens, FL

November

Bar Back/ Food Runner/ Expediter/ Pantry & Garde Manger

Originally hired as bar back, cross-trained to food runner and expediter. Promoted to pantry cook
and garde manger after 2 months.
Responsible for prep and service of Pantry station
Trained new Cold Side staf

Kings Supermarket
November 2005- July 2012
Cashier/Floor Manager/ Book Keeper

Hillsdale, NJ

Eric Averta
5 Springwood Circle Apt. J Hyde Park, New York 12538
Phone: 201-402-7565 E-Mail: eaverta@gmail.com

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Hired as cashier
Promoted to floor manager
Promoted to opening/closing book keeper

Activities and Accomplishments

Servsafe certified 15
Recipient of the Culinary Institute of America Chef Scholarship 15
Recipient of the SAT/ACT Achievement Scholarship 15
Volunteered for the Barton Center for Diabetes Education summer camp for a total of 4 weeks 07 & 08

Eric Averta
5 Springwood Circle Apt. J Hyde Park, New York 12538
Phone: 201-402-7565 E-Mail: eaverta@gmail.com

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Date: 4/14/15
Rick Mace, Executive Chef
Caf Boulud
301 Australian Ave
Palm Beach, FL 33480
Dear Chef Mace:
I am currently pursuing an Associates Degree in Culinary Arts from Culinary Institute of America. I
am in the process of finding a location to work for my externship between the months of August 2015 and
January 2016. I am very interested in coming to work for you in Caf Boulud. I am very interested in slow
food values, whole foods, and the farm to table approach to cooking. I have been interested in these
methods of ingredient selection and cooking for as long as I can remember wanting to be a chef. I truly
believe that working for you would be most beneficial because I believe in and am passionate about the
food that you produce in your kitchen.
I moved to Florida from New Jersey in 2012 and since then I have worked at three restaurants, Red
Tapas Bar and Grille in Palm Beach Gardens, Ocean Bleu in Tequesta, and Cabo Flats Tequila Bar and
Cantina in Delray. I started as an Expediter in Red Tapas and from there moved up to working multiple
stations at all three restaurants. My work ethic is second none and has been noticed by all who have
supervised me. I learn quick, work hard, and always maintain my integrity and respect towards others.
I have sent my resume and references attached, as well as a link to my website (link to website). Please
feel free to use these to help get a better sense of who I am and what I will bring to your team. I will follow
up within the next five business days. I want to thank you for your time and consideration and look forward
to speaking with you.
Sincerely,

Eric Averta

Eric Averta
5 Springwood Circle Apt. J Hyde Park, New York 12538
Phone: 201-402-7565 E-Mail: eaverta@gmail.com

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References:
David Rocco Honig
Executive Chef
Delray, FL
chefdavid@caboflats.com
561-499-0378
Eric worked for me for a little over a year. He started on prep and rose quickly to eventually working the
entire line thru opening and closing. He was a passionate, and enthusiastic asset in the kitchen.
Levent Yurdatap
Executive Chef
Ocean Bleu
Tequesta, FL
leventyurdatap@yahoo.com
561-406-2552
Eric is a highly motivated, self driven and hard working young man who also possesses high intelligence
and common sense. He would be a great addition to any kitchen.
Nora Gorski
Front End Manager
Kings Supermarket
Hillsdale, NJ
norgorski@gmail.com
201-722-4690
Eric was employed at Kings Supermarket in Hillsdale, NJ for 5 years. During that time, Eric proved he was
a dedicated and loyal employee. I can fully recommend Eric for any position. He will work hard, learn
quickly, and do it while maintaining his sense of humor.