Heshan Bandara
Keysborough,VIC
Summary
Ambitious individual promoting a strong understanding of the food and beverage industry. Knowledgeable in food stock rotation and kitchen safety. Pursuing a position as a Commis Chef in the downtown area.
Creative Chef driving and sustaining remarkable restaurant growth by offering unparalleled customer experiences. Specializing in Modern Australian and Western Cuisine with skills in concept development and high-quality restaurant operation.
Collaborative individual trained and ready to succeed in high-volume food environments. Offering exemplary stock rotation and inventory oversight skills. Ready to master new challenges in the role of Commis Chef.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Replenishment Team Member and Team Support
Woolworths Group
12.2020 - 07.2024
- Recording of stock that needs to be replaced
- Coordinating with team and managers to get work done in time
- Checking on stock and managing hours
- Team support to manage work.
Commis Chef
Hyatt Place
03.2023 - Current
- Working in the Pans, Grill, Fryer and Larder section.
- Streamlined food preparation processes with proper mise en place, reducing waste and optimizing kitchen efficiency.
- Developed strong multitasking abilities by managing multiple cooking stations during peak hours, ensuring consistent quality output.
- Gained comprehensive knowledge of various cooking techniques through hands-on experience and ongoing professional development opportunities.
- Maintained a safe working environment by adhering to established safety protocols and promptly addressing potential hazards as they arose.
- Contributed to a well-organized and efficient kitchen by maintaining clean workstations and following sanitation guidelines.
- Enhanced culinary skills by assisting in the preparation of various dishes under the guidance of experienced chefs.
- Assisted other chefs with ingredients preparation in support of recipes designed by head chef.
Logistics and Supply Chain Officer
Amplifon Australia
06.2022 - Current
- Dispatching of clinic orders and stock
- Recording and maintaining information of customers
- Warehouse management and replenishment
- Recording and maintaining stocks.
Team Member
Salsa's Fresh Mex Grill
03.2019 - 03.2020
- Preparation of food and serving customers
- Obtaining orders and upselling company products
- Opening and closing of the store.
Kitchen Steward
Melbourne Convention Exhibition Center
03.2019 - 07.2019
- Setting up function halls and equipment
- Working with chefs and assisting to their work
- Transporting food to necessary locations.
Education
Diploma in Business -
Australian College of Business and Technology
Completed Certificate IV in Commercial Cookery -
Brighton College
Currently completing Diploma in Hospitality Management -
Brighton College
Skills
- Customer Service
- Customer service abilities
- Hygiene practices
- Work under pressure
- Food Preparation
- Food presentation
- Cooking techniques
- Cleanliness and sanitation
- Measuring and portioning
- Inventory Management
References
- Nick Kennedy Head Chef- Hyatt Place, +61450 510 643
- Vikas Inasu Sous Chef- Hyatt Place, +61460 885 039
- Abhishek Raj, Amplifon- Warehouse Lead Specialist, +61411 016 191
- Ashwin Thapa, Brighton College- Trainer, +61 413 491 906
Timeline
Commis Chef
Hyatt Place
03.2023 - Current
Logistics and Supply Chain Officer
Amplifon Australia
06.2022 - Current
Replenishment Team Member and Team Support
Woolworths Group
12.2020 - 07.2024
Team Member
Salsa's Fresh Mex Grill
03.2019 - 03.2020
Kitchen Steward
Melbourne Convention Exhibition Center
03.2019 - 07.2019
Diploma in Business -
Australian College of Business and Technology
Completed Certificate IV in Commercial Cookery -
Brighton College
Currently completing Diploma in Hospitality Management -
Brighton College
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