Deshan Charaka
Clayton South
Summary
Culinary professional with strong background in high-pressure kitchen environments. Expertise in menu development, ingredient sourcing, and maintaining high standards of food quality and presentation. Known for fostering collaboration, adapting to changing needs, and consistently achieving desired results. Skilled in team leadership, inventory management, and culinary innovation.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Chef
The Village Green Hotel
10.2022 - Current
- Currently working as a kitchen attendant at The Village green Hotel (from 10th Oct 2022)
- Trained and mentored junior kitchen staff on food preparation techniques and safety standards.
- Implemented quality control measures, maintaining high standards for food presentation and taste.
- Optimized food preparation processes, implementing time-saving techniques without compromising quality.
Commis Chef
Karapincha Tree Family Restaurant
03.2020 - 05.2022
- As a Managing Director at Karapincha tree family Restaurant (from 15th January 2021 to 30th Sep 2022)
- Collaborated with kitchen staff to maintain efficient workflow and minimize wait times.
- Trained junior chefs on food safety protocols and proper cooking techniques.
- Implemented cleanliness standards, maintaining a sanitized work environment during service hours.
Internship
Regent County Club
02.2020 - 02.2020
- Internship at Regent County Club (5thFeb 2020 to 21stFeb 2020)
Trainee
Gardenia Reception Hall
01.2019 - 07.2019
- As a Trainee at Gardenia Reception Hall (15thJan 2019 to 25thJul 2019)
Education
Diploma - English
Esoft
Diploma - IT
Esoft
Advanced diploma - Hospitality management
William Angliss Institute @ SLIIT
12.2021
Diploma - Hospitality management
William Angliss Institute @ SLIIT
05.2021
Commercial Cookery Certificate 4 - undefined
William Angliss Institute @ SLIIT
08.2020
FCHRM - undefined
ACFHM
08.2020
Commercial Cookery Certificate 3 - undefined
William Angliss Institute @ SLIIT
07.2020
Certificate Level International Cookery - undefined
Swiss Lanka Hotel School
02.2019
International Foundation Diploma - Business Management
IDM Institute
12.2018
Skills
- Having good time management
- Goal orientated
- Food safety and sanitation
- Cooking techniques
- Food presentation
- Team collaboration
Certification
IELTS overall 6.5 (Listening 7.5, Reading 6.5, writing 6.0, Speaking 6.0)
Languages
English
Professional Working
Timeline
Chef
The Village Green Hotel
10.2022 - Current
Commis Chef
Karapincha Tree Family Restaurant
03.2020 - 05.2022
Internship
Regent County Club
02.2020 - 02.2020
Trainee
Gardenia Reception Hall
01.2019 - 07.2019
Diploma - IT
Esoft
Advanced diploma - Hospitality management
William Angliss Institute @ SLIIT
Diploma - Hospitality management
William Angliss Institute @ SLIIT
Commercial Cookery Certificate 4 - undefined
William Angliss Institute @ SLIIT
FCHRM - undefined
ACFHM
Commercial Cookery Certificate 3 - undefined
William Angliss Institute @ SLIIT
Certificate Level International Cookery - undefined
Swiss Lanka Hotel School
International Foundation Diploma - Business Management
IDM Institute
Diploma - English
Esoft
MY STRENGTHS
- Leadership.
- Team working.
- Enthusiasm.
- Hard worker.
- Positive Thinking.
- Self-Motivated Person.