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DHANUKA NIMMANA GAMAGEDARA

Melbourne

Summary

Motivated and detail-oriented chef with hands-on culinary experience in both Sri Lanka and Australia. Proficient in food preparation, safe handling, plating, and kitchen sanitation. Skilled in teamwork, communication, and maintaining high hygiene standards. Currently completing a Diploma in Hospitality Management to enhance professional capabilities.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience

Work History

Commis Chef (Level 4 Grade 3)

Morning Star Hotel
Melbourne, Victoria
10.2024 - Current
  • - Measured out portions accurately.
  • - Cut and prepared vegetables, meats, and seafood.
  • - Plated and served dishes to quality standards.
  • - Maintained a clean and hygienic kitchen environment.

Kitchen Porter & Trainee Chef

Hotel Esplanade
03.2024 - 08.2024
  • - Washed kitchen equipment and cleaned surfaces.
  • - Measured portions and prepped meats and seafood.
  • - Assisted in basic cooking techniques and dish assembly.

Trainee Chef

ZEST Restaurant (Holmesglen Institute)
02.2023 - 07.2023
  • - Prepared food using commercial cookery methods.
  • - Measured portions and assisted with plating.

Assistant Chef

Diya Ulpatha Tea Garden Resort
01.2022 - 10.2022
  • - Assisted with all meal prep and plating.
  • - Maintained hygiene and food safety protocols.
  • - Supported inventory and stock rotation.

Trainee Chef

Diya Ulpatha Tea Garden Resort
01.2021 - 12.2021
  • - Used kitchen tools safely and effectively.
  • - Collaborated in a team kitchen environment.
  • - Prepared meals per supervisor's instructions.

Education

Diploma - Hospitality Management

Pax Institute
Melbourne, VIC
08-2025

Certificate IV in Kitchen Management -

Pax Institute
Melbourne, VIC
03-2025

Certificate III in Commercial Cookery -

Pax Institute
Melbourne, VIC
12.2023

Certificate IV - Commercial Cookery

Holmesglen Institute
Melbourne, VIC
12.2022

Diploma - Hotel Operations Management

Harpo's Hotel School
Srilanka
12.2021

Foundation - Business Management

Amazon International Campus
12.2017

Skills

  • Expertise in culinary methods
  • Hygiene practices
  • Work under pressure
  • Food preparation
  • Mise en place
  • Vegetable cutting
  • High hygienic standards
  • Cleanliness and sanitation
  • Bulk food preparation
  • Stock rotation
  • Meal preparation
  • Food safety

Languages

English: Fluent

Timeline

Commis Chef (Level 4 Grade 3)

Morning Star Hotel
10.2024 - Current

Kitchen Porter & Trainee Chef

Hotel Esplanade
03.2024 - 08.2024

Trainee Chef

ZEST Restaurant (Holmesglen Institute)
02.2023 - 07.2023

Assistant Chef

Diya Ulpatha Tea Garden Resort
01.2022 - 10.2022

Trainee Chef

Diya Ulpatha Tea Garden Resort
01.2021 - 12.2021

Foundation - Business Management

Amazon International Campus

Diploma - Hospitality Management

Pax Institute

Certificate IV in Kitchen Management -

Pax Institute

Certificate III in Commercial Cookery -

Pax Institute

Certificate IV - Commercial Cookery

Holmesglen Institute

Diploma - Hotel Operations Management

Harpo's Hotel School

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