Achini Chathurika Hewa Malavige
Mount Waverley,Australia
Summary
Quality-focused Pizza Maker with good work ethic accustomed to busy foodservice settings. Significantly increased pizza output during past year while maintaining product quality and taste. Offers great time management and inventory oversight skills leading to impressive results and
talented kitchen leader and team motivator successful at maintaining staff focus and productivity in high-volume, fast-paced operations. Experienced with Italian cuisine, sourcing ingredients, controlling budgets and boosting restaurant profiles.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Chef
Geppettos Pizza
04.2022 - 09.2023
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by crafting high-quality pizzas and maintaining consistency in taste and presentation.
- Developed creative pizza recipes, incorporating seasonal ingredients and customer feedback for menu variety.
- Trained new staff members in proper pizza preparation techniques, fostering a culture of continuous improvement.
- Maintain standards for food storage, rotation, quality, and appearance.
- Ensure compliance with applicable health codes and regulations.
- Establish maintenance and cleaning schedules for equipment, storage, and work areas.
- Interview, vet, and select kitchen staff.
- Schedule staff and assist in human resources processes as needed.
Food Quality Assurance Monitor
NORFOLK FOODS/ ROGUE
06.2022 - 04.2023
- Conduct daily good manufacturing practice checks (GMP)
- Conduct QA verification activities: Monitor CCP’s, CP’s and QCP’s and RCP’s checks as per food safety and food quality plan and as directed by QA Co-ordinator or Technical Manager
- Allergen swabbing – during production
- Conduct routine daily inspection of product quality by ensuring all specification parameters are met at all times during production
- Undertake necessary corrective action by liaising with the Operations Manager in case the product produced is not as per specification. Place product on hold as required and notify Quality Coordinator
- Maintain, update, review and verify all related quality monitoring records (daily batch control record)
Food Quality Assurance Officer
Kasun Food Products Pty Ltd
02.2019 - 09.2019
- Promptly reported any issues to the management.
- Audited quality control of raw materials, packaging components, labels and finished products in order to ensure compliance with established specifications and regulatory standards.
- Engaged in specifying quality requirements of raw materials.
- Closely followed the latest developments pertaining to all food labelling requirements.
- Efficiently liaised with operating staffs and regularly established systems and procedures.
- Conducted testes on raw materials and final products to ensure and maintain the top quality.
- Efficiently removed any raw materials and products that were not meeting the set quality guidelines.
Product Development Assistant ( Trainee)
Prima Ceylon Pty Ltd
09.2017 - 11.2017
- Enhanced product development processes by implementing innovative design strategies and efficient workflows.
- Streamlined communication between departments for smoother collaboration and quicker decision-making in product development.
- Contributed to successful product launches with meticulous attention to detail and thorough market research.
- Assisted in the creation of comprehensive project plans, ensuring timely completion of tasks and deliverables.
Education
Certificate III/ Certificate IV - Commercial Cookery
Australian Study Link Institute
Australia11.2023
Master of Science - Public Health
Torrens University Australia
Melbourne, VIC08.2022
Bachelor of Science - Food Production And Technology Management
Wayamba University
Sri Lanka12.2017
Skills
- Pantry restocking
- Cost Control
- Resource Management
- Staff Coordination
- Equipment Maintenance
- Food Storage
Timeline
Food Quality Assurance Monitor
NORFOLK FOODS/ ROGUE
06.2022 - 04.2023
Chef
Geppettos Pizza
04.2022 - 09.2023
Food Quality Assurance Officer
Kasun Food Products Pty Ltd
02.2019 - 09.2019
Product Development Assistant ( Trainee)
Prima Ceylon Pty Ltd
09.2017 - 11.2017
Certificate III/ Certificate IV - Commercial Cookery
Australian Study Link Institute
Master of Science - Public Health
Torrens University Australia
Bachelor of Science - Food Production And Technology Management
Wayamba University
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