ANUSHA KODITHUWAKKU
lockridge,WA
Summary
Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong worth ethic, adaptability and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Chef
Nagi's Ceylon Catering
Willetton, WA
10.2022 - 02.2023
- Tested recipes to meet company's standards for flavor, appearance and texture.
- Observed culinary trends and innovations to bring new ideas to team.
- Prepared meats, vegetables or desserts according to orders or instructions.
- Maintained high standards of customer service during high-volume work shifts and fast-paced operations.
- Inspected freezers and refrigerators prior to each shift to check temperature levels and verify proper functionality.
- Prepared and cooked food under head chef's direction, following recipes and cooking instructions.
- Cleaned and sanitized food preparation areas, complying with hygiene codes and health and safety standards.
- Prepared salads and meats according to recipes, chopping and storing items for later use.
- Sliced fruit and vegetables for various menu items and stored for later use in crisper.
- Stocked food stations before shifts with items and equipment needed for recipes.
- Checked raw and cooked food to identify potential problems with quality and food safety.
- Assisted head chef in developing new menus and planning seasonal recipes.
- Organized prep list and coordinated efficient work to be ready for fast-paced banquet cooking operations.
Chef
Locale Mio
Guildford, WA
09.2021 - 09.2022
- Prepped foods for dishes, including roasted, sautéed, fried and baked items.
- Managed food usage with proper stock rotation to prevent spoilage.
- Plated completed foods paying special attention to overall presentation and necessary garnishes.
- Assessed inventory levels and placed orders to replenish goods before supplies depleted.
- Abided by company standards in terms of portion and serving sizes.
- Sliced fruit and vegetables for various menu items and stored for later use in crisper.
- Streamlined kitchen processes to shorten wait times and serve additional guests.
- Plated food according to restaurant artistic guidelines to promote attractive presentation.
- Monitored food products, driving quality, freshness and integrity.
- Liaised closely with kitchen and front-of-house personnel.
- Assisted restaurant in meeting financial targets by achieving food quality objectives.
Supervisor of Operations
Bottles & Cans (WA) Pty Ltd
Bayswater, WA
08.2020 - 06.2021
- Built strong operational teams to meet process and production demands.
- Managed scheduling, training and inventory control.
- Addressed customer concerns with suitable solutions.
- Directed day-to-day operations by spearheading implementation of short-term and long-term strategies to achieve business plan and profitability goals.
- Guided employees on understanding and meeting changing customer needs and expectations.
- Responded to information requests from superiors, providing specific documentation.
- Conducted employee observations and documented findings.
- Identified areas of deficiency and performed root-cause analysis to solve problems.
- Implemented policies and standard operating procedures and managed quality, customer service and logistics.
- Analyzed and controlled materials, supplies and equipment operational expenses.
- Contributed to proposal and contract development, negotiations and meetings.
- Produced SOPs to document workplace procedures and optimize productivity through standardization.
Quality Auditor
OPERATIONS PRIVATE LIMITED
Guildford, WA
06.2017 - 12.2019
- Investigated and identified quality issues to uncover root causes and explore potential corrective actions.
- Inspected production areas regularly to identify and process violations impacting final quality results.
- Used consistent and fair assessment procedures to achieve optimal audit results.
- Checked products with inspections and tests to ferret out non-conformity and flaws.
- Conducted audits for clients to assess products for compliance with international standards.
- Minimized cost of audits while maintaining high levels of service.
- Scheduled client visits and planned assessments.
- Laid out suggestions to improve quality controls and operations standards.
- Outlined standardized procedures for company inspections and process reviews.
Checkout Operator
VEGIE BANDITS PRIVATE LIMITED
Morley, WA
01.2016 - 04.2017
- Balanced daily transactions with accurate closing processes.
- Organized shelf merchandising to return displays to presentation-ready standards.
- Answered store phone calls to provide general information and direct callers to desired departments.
- Helped with purchases and signed customers up for rewards program.
- Verified payments and electronic funds accuracy to protect involved parties.
- Accepted cash and credit card payments, issued receipts and provided change.
- Operated cash register or POS system to receive payment by cash, check and credit card.
- Delivered high level of customer service to patrons using active listening and engagement skills.
- Helped customers find specific products, answered questions and offered product advice.
- Completed daily recovery tasks to keep areas clean and neat for maximum productivity.
Education
Certificate IV in Commercial Cookery
Perth College of Buisiness And Technologies
East Perth01.2023
CERTIFICATE III IN COMMERCIAL COOKERY -
Perth College of Business & Technology
East Perth07.2022
ADVANCED DIPLOMA OF LEADERSHIP & MANAGEMENT -
Perth College of Business & Technology
12.2021
DIPLOMA OF LEADERSHIP & MANAGEMENT -
Perth College of Business & Technology
East Perth12.2020
MASTER OF PROJECT MANAGEMENT - Project Management
Edith Cowan University
Mount Lawley 11.2016
Bachelor of Arts - International Relations
University Of Colombo
Sri Lanka04.2008
Skills
- Meal preparation
- Grilling and deep frying skills
- Pantry restocking
- Waste control
- Kitchen equipment and tools
- Portion and cost control
- Food preparation techniques
- Dish preparation
- Verbal and written communication
- Cleaning and sanitizing methods
- Company safety standards
- Customer service oriented
Additional Information
HACCP Certificate
Date issued: 22 July 2020
License to perform High risk work
Department of Mines, Industry regulations and Safety, Western Australia
Date Issued: Aug 2016
Conduct civil construction skid steer loader operations
Perth Training center.
Date Issued: Jul 2019
Conduct hydraulic excavator operations
Perth Training center.
Date Issued: Jul 2019
Conduct wheel loader operations
Perth Training center.
Date Issued: Jul 2019
Boom type elevating work platform
Department of Mines, Industry regulations and Safety, Western Australia
Date Issued: Aug 2016
Occupational health and safety
Department of Mines, Industry regulations and Safety, Western Australia
Date Issued: Aug 2016
Provide responsible service of Alcohol
Express Online training-Western Australia
Registration /Licence Number: OL574287
Date Issued: 11-04-2015
Enter and work confined spaces
Perth Training center.
Date Issued: May 2019
Working at height
Perth Training center.
Date Issued: May 2019
Timeline
Chef
Nagi's Ceylon Catering
10.2022 - 02.2023
Chef
Locale Mio
09.2021 - 09.2022
Supervisor of Operations
Bottles & Cans (WA) Pty Ltd
08.2020 - 06.2021
Quality Auditor
OPERATIONS PRIVATE LIMITED
06.2017 - 12.2019
Checkout Operator
VEGIE BANDITS PRIVATE LIMITED
01.2016 - 04.2017
Certificate IV in Commercial Cookery
Perth College of Buisiness And Technologies
CERTIFICATE III IN COMMERCIAL COOKERY -
Perth College of Business & Technology
ADVANCED DIPLOMA OF LEADERSHIP & MANAGEMENT -
Perth College of Business & Technology
DIPLOMA OF LEADERSHIP & MANAGEMENT -
Perth College of Business & Technology
MASTER OF PROJECT MANAGEMENT - Project Management
Edith Cowan University
Bachelor of Arts - International Relations
University Of Colombo
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