Dimal Wijesinghe
Box Hill,VIC
Summary
An experienced Chef in Italian and Modern Australian cuisines with a passion for uncovering and creating new flavors, trends, and approaches to food. Proven track record of maintaining unwavering discipline and consistency in kitchen operations as a chef, ensuring optimal quality of food output throughout the day. Proficient in maintaining a strong presence in the kitchen environment, adept at keen observation, quick improvisation, and effective problem-solving to address challenges as they arise during daily operations.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Cook
Cam's Kiosk
09.2023 - Current
- Culinary Excellence in Authentic Italian Cuisine: Thriving in the dynamic environment of an established fine dining Italian kitchen, renowned for its transformation from a modest cafe to a prestigious culinary destination. Leveraging expertise in the preparation of authentic Italian dishes, utilizing farm-fresh ingredients grown onsite for unparalleled freshness and quality.
- Career Advancement and Skill Acquisition: Demonstrating rapid progression from a kitchen porter role to a cook position within a mere three months, indicative of dedication, adaptability, and commitment to personal and professional growth. Expanding culinary repertoire by mastering staple Italian dishes and diverse cooking methods, while also delving into the art of baking, producing delectable tarts, sfincione and various desserts.
- Operational Excellence and Organizational Leadership: Contributing to the success of a well-run and meticulously organized kitchen, fostering a culture of efficiency and excellence. Embracing opportunities to refine culinary skills and broaden knowledge base, while also embracing responsibilities such as ingredient sourcing, kitchen management, and maintaining the highest standards of food quality and presentation.
Chef
Carluccis Of Templestowe
09.2022 - Current
- Versatile Chef: Proficiently oversees all kitchen sections including pasta, pizza, mains, salads, and desserts, ensuring top-tier quality and operational efficiency. Takes charge of food ordering for the pizza section, maintaining optimal inventory levels and ingredient freshness throughout the week.
- Kitchen Management: Responsible for the operation of the takeaway kitchen, managing food quality, order fulfillment, kitchen organization, and staff training. Ensures smooth functioning and preparation ahead of evening service.
- Leadership and Training: Supervises and trains staff for both the main kitchen and takeaway kitchen, assessing capabilities and ensuring seamless integration into operations. Demonstrates strong leadership qualities and adaptability in a fast-paced restaurant handling approximately 250 covers per seating.
Sous Chef
Miss Pickle 1971
10.2021 - 09.2022
- Rapid Career Progression: Initiated role as Kitchen Hand at Miss Pickle, demonstrating exceptional dedication and skill that led to promotion to Sous Chef at Miss Pickle Casey within one year. Exhibited strong work ethic and leadership qualities, earning recognition for contributions to the kitchen team.
- Culinary Expertise in Mediterranean Cuisine: Acquired comprehensive knowledge and proficiency in Mediterranean cuisine techniques and flavors during tenure at Miss Pickle. Specialized in stock rotation, food wastage management, and efficient operation of kitchen equipment including the spit, conventional oven, char grill, flat grill, bain marie, and fryers.
- Leadership and Training: Successfully managed kitchen operations by delegating tasks to kitchen staff, ensuring smooth workflow and adherence to quality standards. Provided valuable staff training and mentorship, fostering a collaborative and high-performing team environment conducive to achieving culinary excellence.
Education
Commercial Cookery - Certificate III in Commercial Cookery
Hilton Academy
MelbourneFitness - Certificate III And IV in Fitness
Australian Institute of Personal Trainers
Information Technology - Certificate IV
Australian College of Business And Technology
Skills
- Food preparation techniques
- Sauteing, Grilling, Baking skills
- Portion and cost control
- Dish preparation
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Verbal and written communication
- Customer service oriented
- Kitchen equipment and tools
- Cleaning and sanitizing methods
- Recipe planning
- Kitchen equipment operation and maintenance
- Problem-Solving
- Dependable and Responsible
- Calm Under Pressure
- New Hire Training
Timeline
Cook
Cam's Kiosk
09.2023 - Current
Chef
Carluccis Of Templestowe
09.2022 - Current
Sous Chef
Miss Pickle 1971
10.2021 - 09.2022
Commercial Cookery - Certificate III in Commercial Cookery
Hilton Academy
Fitness - Certificate III And IV in Fitness
Australian Institute of Personal Trainers
Information Technology - Certificate IV
Australian College of Business And Technology
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