Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
References
Timeline
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Dhanushka Perera

Beckenham,Australia

Summary

Seeking a challenging position to boost my career life based on my professional qualification and provide organizational, goal-oriented skills to the benefit of the organization while winning my personal experience and my interpersonal skills. A team player, bringing enthusiasm and energy into group efforts.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience

Work History

Cook

SSP Australia Catering Pty Ltd,
03.2024 - Current
  • Maintained clean and organized work areas at all times to bring safety and quality to food preparation process.
  • Maintained a clean and sanitary workspace, ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations.
  • Demonstrated strong multitasking skills, managing multiple orders simultaneously without sacrificing quality or presentation.
  • Managed time by organizing and prioritizing kitchen duties to prepare and serve food quickly.
  • Checked for quality, kept track of old and new items and rotated stock to confirm freshness of food and ingredients.
  • Enhanced customer satisfaction by consistently delivering high-quality, visually appealing dishes.
  • Communicated closely with servers to fully understand special orders for customers.
  • Trained new kitchen staff, ensuring they met restaurant's high standards.
  • Maintained high standards of hygiene and cleanliness, ensuring safe dining environment.
  • Maintained food safety and sanitation standards.

Chef

Rose & Crown Hotel
10.2022 - 01.2023
  • Worked as a chef - preparing breakfast, lunch & dinner
  • Maintain the food standards, quality and rotation
  • Plan the menu for the crib section
  • Maintain the food costing
  • Preparation for the dinner service
  • Participated in food tastings and taste tests.
  • Modified recipes to accommodate dietary restrictions and allergies.
  • Enhanced guest satisfaction by introducing feedback system to gather insights and make informed improvements.

Chef

Hancookwan Korean BBQ Buffet Restaurant
06.2022 - 10.2022
  • Worked as a chef - preparing Korean foods
  • Create prep list for kitchen
  • Maintain standards of food storage, rotation and quality
  • Maintain the ordering

Store Team Member

Woolworths Group Limited
05.2018 - 06.2022
  • Worked as a store team member covering night filling, online facing and stock counting

Chef Helper and Kitchen Hand

The Melbourne Hotel
11.2021 - 06.2022
  • Worked as a chef helper and kitchen hand, covering responsibilities including cutting vegetables, Meat and fruits for the service

Training Chef

CEYLON TASTE PTY LTD
04.2021 - 09.2021
  • Company Overview: Sri Lankan Restaurant
  • Worked as a chef, preparing Sri Lankan foods
  • Sri Lankan Restaurant

Cook Helper - Part-Time Job

KUMARI CATARING & BAKERY, SRI LANKA
09.2006 - 03.2007
  • Company Overview: Caters for Occasions, Canteen Contractors & Food Suppliers
  • Worked as an assistant chef, assisted the cook in preparation of food by cutting, chopping, marinating and performing other tasks
  • Maintained the kitchen in terms of supplies, inventories and cleanliness
  • Cut, dices, mince and slices food items needed for basic food preparation
  • Caters for Occasions, Canteen Contractors & Food Suppliers

Education

Bachelor of Business With A Major in Hospitality &

Stanley College
Perth, WA

Advanced Diploma - Hospitality Management

Stanley College
Perth, WA
01.2025

Diploma - Hospitality Management

Stanley College
Perth, WA
11-2024

Certificate IV - Commercial Cookery

Stanley College
Perth, WA
11-2024

Certificate III - Commercial Cookery

Stanley College
Perth, WA
10-2024

Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) -

Sri Lanka Institute of Information Technology (SLIIT)
08.2014

Personal Computer Hardware and Networking Course -

THE OPEN UNIVERSITY SRILANKA
05.2010

Basic Level Computer Course -

IBC COMPUTER CENTER
05.2008

Digital Animation Course -

Wijeya Graphics (PVT) Ltd Sri Lanka
04.2008

Basic Level Computer Course -

Kelaniya Zonal Computer Resource Centre
08.2007

Skills

  • Food preparation and equipment
  • Prepare and present simple dishes
  • Clean kitchen premises and equipment
  • Use hygienic practices for food safety
  • Participate in safe work practices
  • Team work
  • Committed to learn and relate technical concepts
  • Corporate Communications
  • Focus Group & Market Research
  • Meal Preparation
  • Food Quality
  • Kitchen Operations
  • Staff Coordination
  • Equipment Maintenance
  • Recipe Development
  • Food Safety and Sanitation
  • Hospitality and service industry background

References

  • Cushy Karunaratne, Tax Accountant, Taxcount Tax Accountants, 0426 961 990, cushykarunarathna@gmail.com
  • Ravi Bandara, Customer Specialist, Bankwest - Perth Central, 0413 663 485, ravigunatilake@gmail.com

Timeline

Cook

SSP Australia Catering Pty Ltd,
03.2024 - Current

Chef

Rose & Crown Hotel
10.2022 - 01.2023

Chef

Hancookwan Korean BBQ Buffet Restaurant
06.2022 - 10.2022

Chef Helper and Kitchen Hand

The Melbourne Hotel
11.2021 - 06.2022

Training Chef

CEYLON TASTE PTY LTD
04.2021 - 09.2021

Store Team Member

Woolworths Group Limited
05.2018 - 06.2022

Cook Helper - Part-Time Job

KUMARI CATARING & BAKERY, SRI LANKA
09.2006 - 03.2007

Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) -

Sri Lanka Institute of Information Technology (SLIIT)

Personal Computer Hardware and Networking Course -

THE OPEN UNIVERSITY SRILANKA

Basic Level Computer Course -

IBC COMPUTER CENTER

Digital Animation Course -

Wijeya Graphics (PVT) Ltd Sri Lanka

Basic Level Computer Course -

Kelaniya Zonal Computer Resource Centre

Bachelor of Business With A Major in Hospitality &

Stanley College

Advanced Diploma - Hospitality Management

Stanley College

Diploma - Hospitality Management

Stanley College

Certificate IV - Commercial Cookery

Stanley College

Certificate III - Commercial Cookery

Stanley College

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