CHAMARI ARIYADASA
Warrnambool,VIC
Summary
Dynamic Restaurant Chef with a proven track record at Sri Agri Kitchen, excelling in menu creation and team management. Expert in food safety and inventory management, I consistently enhanced profitability while delivering exceptional customer service. My ability to train staff and implement cost-effective solutions drives success in fast-paced culinary environments.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Restaurant Chef
Sri Agri Kitchen
Warrnambool, Victoria
01.2019 - Current
- Company Overview: Owner manager of a restaurant offering a variety of traditional Sri Lankan cuisine for both in-house dining and takeaway, to meet the demand for tourists and local patrons
- Comply with workplace OHS, hygiene and health regulations
- Prepare rosters and supervise 4 waiting staff
- Conduct cooking classes for different target groups using a variety of cooking methods
- All aspects of operating a small business
- Owner manager of a restaurant offering a variety of traditional Sri Lankan cuisine for both in-house dining and takeaway, to meet the demand for tourists and local patrons
- Inspected freezers and refrigerators prior to each shift to check temperature levels and verify proper functionality.
- Analyzed financial data such as sales reports to determine profitability levels of menu items.
- Monitored inventory levels to ensure sufficient stock was available at all times.
- Communicated effectively with wait staff regarding patron food allergies and dietary restrictions.
- Used proper cleaning supplies and methods to disinfect counters where raw meat, poultry, fish and eggs had been prepared.
- Oversaw inventory and ordered ingredients to restock freezers, fridges and pantry.
- Managed kitchen staff team and assigned tasks for various stages of food production.
- Utilized local ingredients from nearby farms to implement into special dishes.
- Assisted in creating cost-effective menus while meeting customer needs and expectations.
- Trained kitchen workers on culinary techniques.
- Ensured food quality standards were met by regularly tasting dishes, monitoring temperature of cooked foods, checking presentation before serving.
Cool Room Meat Packer (casual)
Fletcher International Exports
Dubbo
01.2012 - 01.2013
- Company Overview: Australia’s most integrated processors and exporters of lamb and sheep meat products
- Australia’s most integrated processors and exporters of lamb and sheep meat products
Education
CERTIFICATE IV - SMALL BUSINESS MANAGEMENT
RMIT University
Victoria01.2020
CERTIFICATE IV - COMMERCIAL Cookery
South West Institute of TAFE
01.2019
CERTIFICATE IV - TRAINING and ASSESSMENT
South West Institute of TAFE
01.2019
Skills
- Menu creation
- Food safety
- Inventory management
- Cost control
- Team management
- Food preparation
- Customer service
- Recipe development
- Hygiene compliance
- Communication skills
- Training staff
- Time management
- Problem solving
Assessment Methods
- Collaborative Working
Planning and Organising
- Communication
- Project Management
- Problem-Solving
- OHS Compliance
- Teamwork
- Initiative
- Business Management
- Financial Management
Timeline
Restaurant Chef
Sri Agri Kitchen
01.2019 - Current
Cool Room Meat Packer (casual)
Fletcher International Exports
01.2012 - 01.2013
CERTIFICATE IV - SMALL BUSINESS MANAGEMENT
RMIT University
CERTIFICATE IV - COMMERCIAL Cookery
South West Institute of TAFE
CERTIFICATE IV - TRAINING and ASSESSMENT
South West Institute of TAFE
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