trying new cuisine
Chathurni ARIYATHILAKE
18 Chablis Court Waurn Ponds,VIC
Summary
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.
Experienced with food preparation and kitchen support, ensuring quality and consistency in dishes. Utilizes culinary skills to assist in meal creation while maintaining high standards of cleanliness and organization. Track record of collaborating effectively with team members to meet kitchen demands.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Commis Chef
Fusion Ceylon
- Current
- Progressed from trainee to commis chef through dedication and strong performance in the kitchen.
- Prepare, cook, and plate a variety of modern Sri Lankan fusion dishes to high presentation standards.
- Assist in menu development and contribute creative ideas for new dishes and specials.
- Ensure food quality, portion control, and consistency during busy service periods.
- Maintain kitchen hygiene, stock rotation, and safe food handling practices.
- Work closely with senior chefs and kitchen staff to deliver efficient and high-quality service.
- Passionate about learning new cuisines and experimenting with different cooking techniques to develop innovative dishes.
- (Started as Trainee Chef/current)
Kitchen Hand & Front of House
Ceylon Spicy Food
01.2024 - 01.2025
- Assisted in food preparation, maintaining hygiene and food safety standards
- Supported chefs with ingredient preparation and kitchen organization
- Ensured cleanliness of kitchen equipment and dining areas
- Provided excellent customer service, taking orders and handling payments
- Served food and beverages efficiently, ensuring customer satisfaction
- Managed stock levels and restocked supplies as needed
- Worked effectively in a fast-paced environment, handling multiple tasks
- (casual)
Kitchen Hand
MKS Dandenong
01.2023 - 01.2024
- Assisted chefs with food preparation, including chopping, peeling, and portioning ingredients
- Maintained cleanliness and hygiene of kitchen areas, equipment, and utensils
- Washed dishes and ensured proper storage of kitchen tools and supplies
- Monitored stock levels and restocked ingredients as needed
- Followed food safety regulations and workplace health standards
- Worked efficiently in a fast-paced kitchen environment, supporting smooth operations
Customer service associate
Janalanka Trade Canter
02.2023 - 04.2023
- Customer invoice handling supplying exceptional client service.
- Customer information is updated as needed.
- Further responsibilities will be assigned as they appear. Interacting with the customs officer.
- Processing and logging of incoming calls. Online marketing.
- Maintaining all company confidential documentation and filing. Preparing/ handling all bank correspondence and documentations.
Education
Certificate III - Commercial Cookery
Certificate IV - Commercial Cookery
Diploma - Hospitality Management
11.2025
Skills
- Communication skills
- Strong administration skills
- Ability to work under pressure
- Problem-solving skills
- Interpersonal skills
- Team player
- Adaptability
- IT Knowledge (MS Word, MS Excel, MS PowerPoint, MS Outlook, MS Access)
- Food preparation
- Menu development
- Kitchen hygiene
- Customer service
- Stock management
- Cooking techniques
- Food safety
- Team collaboration
- Fast-paced efficiency
- Customer satisfaction
- Work under pressure
- Mise en place
- Basic cooking methods
- Allergen awareness
- Pastry skills
- Pasta cooking
- Rice cooking
- Food preparing, plating, and presentation
- Safe food handling
- Kitchen equipment operation
Interests
Timeline
Kitchen Hand & Front of House
Ceylon Spicy Food
01.2024 - 01.2025
Customer service associate
Janalanka Trade Canter
02.2023 - 04.2023
Kitchen Hand
MKS Dandenong
01.2023 - 01.2024
Commis Chef
Fusion Ceylon
- Current