Fast Food CV—Sample and 25+ Writing Tips

Still in school? Need a part-time job? Starting a side hustle, and need money? Recording a fire mixtape? 

Or just plain old need to pay some bills?

All valid reasons to get a fast food job.

You would be excused for thinking there is nothing to be learned flipping burgers.

Anthony Bourdain, however, looked back at being a dishwasher as his most formative period in life.

In this guide: 

• A fast food CV sample better than 9 out of 10.
• Tips to make your CV format look professional.
• How to list your education, certifications, and skills.
• Tricks to write the best possible fast food job description. 

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Fast Food CV Sample You Can Copy and Use

Get the grill fired up.

1. Use a Professional CV Format

In the right light, even a week-old Big Mac looks appetising. Appearance is key, and the fast food CV is no different. Appear professional and organised right off the bat to increase the chances of your CV being picked out of the pile.

Here’s the how to format your CV:

Fast Food CV Format

• If you have work experience with more than one employer, list the most recent job first, in the so-called reverse-chronological CV format.
• Pick a sensible font for your CV No need to get too creative with this one. Calibri or Arial in 10–12pt works well.
• Set 1-inch margins for your CV, and space sections out so that they’re easier to read.
• Wondering if a 1-page CV is enough? Sure it is.
• Order the sections on your CV like this: Header, Objective or Summary, Experience, Education, and “Additional.”
• Print or save your CV as a PDFto protect the layout. Of course, if asked for an MS Word document or something exotic, send that.

Alright, we got the prep done, the grills are hot, let’s start assembly.

2. Write a Tantalising Fast Food CV Summary or Objective

When someone’s business is fast food, they want fast workers. Quickly get across exactly what you can do for them by writing a smart CV summary. Before getting started, search the job ad for specific skills and characteristics they’re looking for. These will be your CV keywords. Not only will they be well-received by the hiring manager, but will also help your CV be singled out by ATS software many companies use to weed out undesirable candidates.

• Begin with an adjective, like friendly, or conscientious, your job title (if any), and years of experience.
• Next, describe using numbers and accomplishments how well you performed the functions of the job.
• Lastly, call out your target employer by name and explain how you can add value by working for them.

Fast Food CV Summary—Example

Friendly and presentable crew member with 3+ years of experience in dynamic kitchen environments. Able to multitask and fulfil up to 10 orders at once in a timely manner. Responsibly handled £5,000+ cash daily, cashing out the register every £1,000. Maintained 100% cash drawer accuracy. Seeking to leverage my skills and be an effective addition to the team at GrabEatGo.

Experienced fast food worker serving American cuisine at McDonald’s. Reliable, organised, and detail-oriented. Great at multitasking, cashing out, and being personable and likeable. Able to start as soon as possible to pay for my car.

See how that works? The first example makes you sound destined for greatness, while the second one—well, let’s just say you wouldn’t get a call—ever.

But wait—

There’s a pretty good chance the only time you’ve done any food prep for someone other than yourself was that one time at a backyard BBQ.

What you need is to write a first time CV with no experience that includes a CV objective (instead of a summary).

Fast Food CV Objective—Example

Conscientious and reliable high-school graduate with a friendly disposition and energetic personality. Eager to join the GrabEatGo team to provide customers with fast, excellent service.

Responsible high-school graduate with attention to detail. Seeking to prove great food-prep abilities in the fast food environment. Ready to start immediately.

Expert Hint: How to write a CV profile? It is best to do this once you have completed the other sections of your fast food CV.

3. Write a Tasty Fast Food Job Description and Skills

Yes, you flip burgers. You prepare food and take orders. They know that. Many fast food CVs your employer will receive will just rattle off a list of duties the applicants performed. Do one better, and quantify your performance into numbers.

Make up to 6 bullet points containing various metrics and accomplishments that prove your suitability to the new role. Start them with action words, or power words, like boosted, saved, reorganised.

Check out this job description from one of our fast food CV samples:

Fast Food Job Description

Crew Member

Joe’s Fast Food, Nottingham

Feb 2017–March 2020

• Fulfilled up to 400 orders a day, working at the front registers, the drive-thru, and in the kitchen.
• Multitasked and fulfilled up to 10 orders at once in a timely manner.
• Developed upselling strategies to drive drink and dessert sales up by 17%.
• Responsible for £5,000+ cash daily, and cashing out the register every £1,000.
• Maintained 100% cash drawer accuracy. 

Remember to add a CV skills section, especially if you are struggling for experience, or writing a CV for entry-level jobs.

Fast Food Skills for CV

• Attention to Detail
• Basic Food Prep
• Basic Knife Handling (and Sharpening)
• Basic First Aid and CPR
• Enthusiasm
• Teamwork
• Friendliness
• Punctuality
• Point Of Sale Devices
• Organisation
• Time Management
• Interpersonal Skills
• Work ethic

Expert Hint: Check your state’s requirements for food handler cards. Your employer would rather hire someone that can legally help them out in other tasks, too. Check your local community colleges and institutions for cooking courses that will help you move up in the ranks.

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4. Make Your Education Section A Reason To Hire You

Fair enough, this job doesn’t require much education. Which doesn’t mean it can’t be a reason to help you get hired. List your school name, diploma type, GPA, and graduation date.

Here’s how to write education on a CV:

Fast Food CV Sample—Education

Nottingham University

BSc in Computer Science 

Expected Graduation Date: July 2023

Rocky Heights College

Aston-On-Trent

3 A-Levels including Maths and IT (Grades A*–B)

2020

Expert Hint: Is this your first job out of school? You can find more guidance in our high school CV guide.

5. Sprinkle Your Fast Food CV With Added Sections

The reality is—most fast food CVs will be thin and unimpressive. Now that you have the main courses on the plates, it’s time to add a little garnish and a sprinkle of spice, by adding other bonus CV sections such as:

• Certifications
• Awards
• Additional Activities
• Foreign Languages
• Hobbies and Interests
• Volunteering
• Professional References

Just see how different these two fast food CV examples are:

Fast Food CV Example—Extra Sections

Certifications

• Level 2 Food Hygiene Training (CPD, 2017)
• First Aid, CPR (British Red Cross, 2017)

Languages

• Spanish—Intermediate

Key Skills

• Basic Food Prep
• Punctuality
• Friendliness
• Organisation
• Time Management
• Cash Handling

Other Info

• First Aid, CPR, Food Hygiene training
• Speak Spanish
• Yoga 2x a week to stay fit

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Key Points

Before you send off your fast food CV:

• Remember the CV format guidelines—margins, fonts, 1 page, reverse chronological.
• Use our fast food CV sample and add your own information.
• Rack your fast food job description with achievements and numbers.
• Show versatility with certifications, skills and other bonus sections to round off. 
• Write a fast food cover letter. It will boost your chances.

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