Felon looks for job as a Cook

Hello sir,

I am a felon with many years experience as a cook. I even worked in the kitchen when I was behind bars. With all of my experience, I can’t find a job. I filled out many applications but I can’t seem to find anything. I really enjoy cooking. It is really what I want to do. I need some help.

These are tough times. A lot of people are searching for jobs. Please don’t give up hope. In the mean time I suggest getting your local telephone directory and make a list of all of the restaurants, bars/grilles and hotels in your area. Go to each one of them in person and ask about open positions. Even if they don’t have any openings at that time, leave your contact information and make yourself available for on-call work. Often restaurants are in trouble when employees for some reason or another cannot make it to work. You could fill in on an as needed basis. I’m sure if you do a good job, you will be at the top of the list when an opening arises. You could get your foot in the door by offering to be a prep person.

Sometimes a felon looking for jobs have to be creative. Don’t forget large hotels they often have large kitchen staffs. Another option for cooks is temporary employment. There are temporary agencies that cater primarily to the food service industry. Very often, people who do well on temporary assignments are offered permanent jobs. Take a look at the video below. It may give a few other ideas of where ex-offenders and felons can find jobs.

If you are really serious about getting a job, check out this huge list of companies that hire felons. On this list are companies that have made a pledge to be fair when considering people with criminal records for employment. To find this list Click Here

I hope this helps.

Where can ex-offenders and convicted felons find jobs

I have been helping ex-offenders and felons get jobs for over ten years and I feel I have an understanding of what works. I will be updating this blog often. I will answer specific questions relating to getting a job with a criminal record on this blog so feel free to send me your questions. You can send email me at BelievePublications@comcast.net

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