u/Bluesquare9

Soo I’d like to work as a line cook but only have a few months of prep experience in a different city. I’m having trouble getting a job in my current city, even though I’ve been sending out applications left and right and dropping my resume off in person mid-afternoon to some places I saw were hiring.

What can I do to get that first job without much experience? Is it just a numbers game? Should I get a job at a fast food place or something just to have more experience? Would starting culinary school at a community college strengthen my resume?

I started a new line cook position about six weeks ago, but unfortunately, it hasn't been the right fit. I’m concerned things might not work out long-term, so I’ve started looking for a new role.

I’m seeking some advice on how to handle this on my resume and in applications. Should I mention my current job at all? My previous experience as a line cook went really well, and I have great references from that employer—I only left them to take this current opportunity.

I'd appreciate any insight from people who have been in a similar spot.