Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Languages
Timeline
Generic

Adithya Raganeththi Dewage

Dingley Village,VIC

Summary

Proven Commis Chef with a track record of enhancing kitchen operations and culinary excellence. Mastered mise en place and food preparation, elevating food presentation and hygiene standards. Thrives under pressure, demonstrating exceptional knife skills and teamwork, leading to increased efficiency and customer satisfaction.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience

Work History

Commis Chef

Tamarind8
Narre Warren, VIC
09.2023 - Current
  • Enhanced culinary skills by assisting in the preparation of various dishes under the guidance of experienced chefs.
  • Contributed to a well-organized and efficient kitchen by maintaining clean workstations and following sanitation guidelines.
  • Assisted other chefs with ingredients preparation in support of recipes designed by head chef.
  • Maintained well-organized mise en place to keep work consistent.
  • Prepped daily menu items to quickly deliver upon request.
  • Maintained a safe working environment by adhering to established safety protocols and promptly addressing potential hazards as they arose.
  • Placed orders to restock items before supplies ran out.
  • Planned and directed high-volume food preparation in fast-paced environment.

Commis Chef

Seed Cafe
Colombo 07, Sri Lanka
06.2021 - 02.2023

• Prepare, cook and serve food, work as part of the kitchen team.

• Maintain quality and standards throughout the process of food preparations and

presentation.

• Taking inventory of kitchen supplies and notifying the supervisor of low or depleted

supplies.

• Carry out daily and weekly procedures including temperature checks, food labelling,

cleaning schedules and hygiene.

Control and manage stocks.

Commis Chef

Royal Queens Banquet
Wattala, Sri Lanka
06.2020 - 06.2021
  • Contributed to a well-organized and efficient kitchen by maintaining clean workstations and following sanitation guidelines.
  • Maintained well-organized mise en place to keep work consistent.
  • Streamlined food preparation processes with proper mise en place, reducing waste and optimizing kitchen efficiency.
  • Developed strong multitasking abilities by managing multiple cooking stations during peak hours, ensuring consistent quality output.
  • Rotated through all prep stations to learn different techniques.
  • Gained comprehensive knowledge of various cooking techniques through hands-on experience and ongoing professional development opportunities.
  • Enhanced kitchen efficiency by streamlining prep work routines for all daily specials.
  • Maintained high standards of kitchen hygiene, surpassing health inspection requirements.

Commis Chef

The Mango Tree Restaurant
Colombo 03, Sri Lanka
04.2019 - 03.2020
  • Assisted other chefs with ingredients preparation in support of recipes designed by head chef.
  • Maintained well-organized mise en place to keep work consistent.
  • Streamlined food preparation processes with proper mise en place, reducing waste and optimizing kitchen efficiency.
  • Prepped daily menu items to quickly deliver upon request.
  • Observed different kitchen chefs' preparation of sauces, breads, and other items to gain knowledge in diverse cooking and baking techniques.
  • Increased productivity by effectively prioritizing tasks according to urgency or complexity during high-pressure situations.
  • Prevented cross-contamination from utensils, surfaces, and pans when cooking and plating meals for food allergy sufferers.
  • Collaborated with team members to create innovative daily specials, increasing customer satisfaction and repeat business.

Trainee Room Attendant

Gallface Hotel
Colombo 03, Sri Lanka
12.2017 - 06.2018

• Stock and sort supplies.

• Vacuum, clean, dust and polish guest rooms.

• Make beds, change sheets, remove and replace used towels and

toiletries.

• Deliver and retrieve items on loan to guests.

• Ensure security of guest rooms and privacy of guests.

• Perform rotation cleaning duties as required.

Education

Certificate Level - Professional Cookery

Sri Lanka Institute of Tourism And Hotel Management
Bandarawela, Sri Lanka
12.2018

Certificate Level - Hotel Housekeeping

Sri Lanka Institure of Tourism And Hotel Management
Colombo 03, Sri Lanka
12.2017

Skills

  • Hygiene practices
  • Work under pressure
  • Food Preparation
  • Mise en place
  • Food presentation
  • Knife Skills

Languages

Sinhala
Native or Bilingual
English
Full Professional

Timeline

Commis Chef

Tamarind8
09.2023 - Current

Commis Chef

Seed Cafe
06.2021 - 02.2023

Commis Chef

Royal Queens Banquet
06.2020 - 06.2021

Commis Chef

The Mango Tree Restaurant
04.2019 - 03.2020

Trainee Room Attendant

Gallface Hotel
12.2017 - 06.2018

Certificate Level - Professional Cookery

Sri Lanka Institute of Tourism And Hotel Management

Certificate Level - Hotel Housekeeping

Sri Lanka Institure of Tourism And Hotel Management
Adithya Raganeththi Dewage