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Imashi Perera

Imashi Perera

Melbourne,VIC

Summary

Dynamic Chef with extensive experience at Phillip Island Adventure Resort, excelling in menu planning and inventory management. Proven ability to lead teams and enhance culinary quality, resulting in increased customer satisfaction. Skilled in recipe development and effective communication, consistently delivering high-quality dishes while minimizing waste.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Chef

Phillip Island Adventure Resort
3922, VIC
10.2024 - Current
  • Prepared diverse dishes following established recipes and menu standards.
  • Assisted in inventory management, tracking supplies, and minimizing waste.
  • Operated cooking equipment safely and efficiently to produce high-quality meals.
  • Monitored food presentation to ensure adherence to restaurant quality standards.
  • Prepared high-quality dishes according to established recipes.
  • Planned menus, ordered supplies, and managed kitchen staff.
  • Developed creative ideas for special events or promotions involving food preparation or presentation.

Chef

SPICY CORRIDOR PTY LTD
02.2022 - Current
  • Set up the kitchen with cooking utensils and equipments
  • Study each recipe and gather all necessary ingredients.
  • Cook food in a timely manner.
  • Delegate tasks to kitchen staff.
  • Inform wait staff about daily specials.
  • Ensure appealing plate presentation.

Chef

POLPERRO WINERY
Red Hill, Australia
01.2022 - 11.2022
  • Variety of meats, seafood, poultry and vegetable dishes preparation, cooking, and monitoring quality
  • Following and enforcing hygiene regulations
  • Store and preserve food items
  • Using equipment such as ovens, blenders, food processors, grill, deep fryer, large pots etc.
  • Serving and discussing food preparation issues with management, kitchen and waiting staff
  • Help with planning menus and estimating costs
  • Stock ordering and control
  • Demonstrating techniques and train staff
  • Advising on cooking procedures and some management tasks

Cook

gami rasa restaurant
Cranbourne, Australia
06.2021 - 12.2021
  • Prepare, create and present dishes for client events
  • Organize and set up the assigned section of the kitchen effectively and efficiently
  • Ensure all operating supplies and food products are sufficiently stocked for a smooth operation of the kitchen
  • Maintain a clean and hygienic work environment
  • Seek assistance from the head chef and the kitchen brigade in ensuring culinary standards with company and hotel policies and procedures

Volunteer Cook

CAFÉ 1809
Glen Waverley, Australia
02.2021 - 05.2021
  • Handled the various operational functions and look after the customer services
  • Assisted other kitchen staff in the preparation and presentation of food orders
  • Promoted team work and liaised with supervisors to meet sales targets
  • Resolved complaints promptly and professionally
  • Supervised and maintained hygiene and cleanliness near the working area and customer zone

Education

PTE - English

Pearson TEST
05-2025

Certificate III in commercial cookery -

ACKNOWLEDGE EDUCATION PTY LTD

Certificate IV in commercial cookery -

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Diploma of Hospitality Management -

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Skills

  • Menu planning
  • Inventory management
  • Team leadership
  • Recipe development
  • Time management
  • Effective communication
  • Quality control
  • Problem-solving
  • Kitchen management
  • Knife skills
  • Sauce preparation
  • Budgeting and cost control
  • Performance improvement

Certification

  • Food safety Supervisor levels 1 and 2.
  • Working with children check.

Languages

English
Full Professional
Sinhalese
Native/ Bilingual

Timeline

Chef

Phillip Island Adventure Resort
10.2024 - Current

Chef

SPICY CORRIDOR PTY LTD
02.2022 - Current

Chef

POLPERRO WINERY
01.2022 - 11.2022

Cook

gami rasa restaurant
06.2021 - 12.2021

Volunteer Cook

CAFÉ 1809
02.2021 - 05.2021

PTE - English

Pearson TEST

Certificate III in commercial cookery -

ACKNOWLEDGE EDUCATION PTY LTD

Certificate IV in commercial cookery -

ACKNOWLEDGE EDUCATION PTY LTD

Diploma of Hospitality Management -

ACKNOWLEDGE EDUCATION PTY LTD

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