Charithmani Malsa Jayasooriya
Pakenham,VIC
Summary
Forward-thinking professional offering more than three years of experience working in fast-paced kitchens. Skilled at staying focused and productive in high-stress situations and maintaining calmness in busy times. Excellent communication, leadership and problem-solving skills. Talent for building streamlined, cohesive teams.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Chef
Southside Racing (Pakenham Racing Club)
10.2023 - Current
- Preparing, cooking, and presenting high quality dishes within the specialty section
- Working on Larder, Pans, Grill, and pass sections
- Assisting the Head Chef and Sous Chef in creating menu items, recipes and developing dishes
- Experience in handling commercial and private functions
- Assisting with the management of health and safety
- Managing and training any Commis Chefs
- Monitoring portion and waste control
- Overseeing the maintenance of kitchen and food safety standards.
Chef
TGI Fridays
06.2019 - 06.2023
- Preparing of food for a cooking range of entrees and main courses per the restaurant menu
- Worked on Grill, Fryer, Larder, and Pass sections
- Inventory Control
- Food ordering, receiving, and Costing
- Supervised and trained kitchen staff to improve performance
- Study each recipe well
- Slightly modify recipes to meet customer's needs and requests
- Check the freshness of food and discard out-of-date items
- Handled and stored food to eliminate illness and prevent cross-contamination
- Monitored line processes to maintain consistency in quality, quantity, and presentation
- Prepared meals from scratch using authentic, popular recipes to generate repeat business
- Checked freezer and refrigerator prior to each shift to verify correct temperatures.
Education
Diploma of Hospitality Management -
Acknowledge Education
Melbourne, VIC07.2022
Certificate IV of Commercial Cookery -
Acknowledge Education
Melbourne, VIC12.2021
Certificate III of Commercial Cookery -
Acknowledge Education
Melbourne, VIC04.2021
Skills
- Equipment Maintenance
- Food safety and sanitation
- Food Storage
- Food presentation
- Performance Improvement
- Food quality
- Sauce preparation
- Grilling Techniques
- Portion and cost control
- Cooking techniques
- Kitchen equipment operation and maintenance
References
- Leon Jayawardhana,
Executive Chef
Greyhounds Entertainment, Springvale,
0401579054
Leon.j@greyhoundsentertainment.com.au
Former Executive Chef
Southside Racing(Pakenham Racing Club)
- Craig Scott, Head Chef,
Southside Racing
Pakenham
0412551999
csott@southsideracing.com.au
Timeline
Chef
Southside Racing (Pakenham Racing Club)
10.2023 - Current
Chef
TGI Fridays
06.2019 - 06.2023
Diploma of Hospitality Management -
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Certificate IV of Commercial Cookery -
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Certificate III of Commercial Cookery -
Acknowledge Education
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