Samantha Carlson
58 Spring St. Apt. #6 Stillwater, ME 04489 | 207–231-1900 | samantha.carlson@maine.edu
November 13, 2017
Hiring Manager
University of Maine Dining
101 Hilltop
Orono, ME 04469
Dear Hiring Manager:
Thank you for the opportunity to apply for the role of Culinary Associate. After reviewing your job
description, it is clear that you are looking for a candidate that is extremely familiar with the
responsibilities associated with the role, and can perform them confidently. Given these
requirements, I am certain that I have the necessary skills to successfully do the job adeptly and
perform above expectations.
I am a diligent college student studying Wildlife Ecology at the University of Maine. Before and
during my academic career, I have accrued years of culinary experience, both at home and in the
workplace. I currently have the privilege of working for Wells Central as a Student Food Service
Worker, where I learned valuable professional skills such as customer service, food preparation,
food production, and familiarity with heavy kitchen equipment. In both my academic and
Samantha Carlson