Kankanam Palliyage Lalith Prasanna Kumara
55 The Crossing, Caroline Springs,VIC
Summary
I have been a chef for 19 years working in Italy at Mathara Ambula restaurant. I am a high performing individual with a solid background of culinary experience. I am a Talented kitchen leader and team motivator successful at maintaining staff focus and productivity in high-volume, fast-paced operations. Experienced with Srilankan cuisine , sourcing ingredients, controlling budgets and boosting restaurant profiles.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Chef
Mathara Ambula
Via Luigi Frederico Menabrea,2, Milano, Italy
03.2006 - Current
- Supervise and organise the kitchen as well as the staff
- Oversee grill, stove, and oven, and cleaned equipment after every shift.
- Checked freezer and refrigerator prior to each shift to verify correct temperatures.
- Maintained well-organized environment in-order to keep work consistent.
- Placed orders to restock items before supplies ran out.
- Accurately record daily transaction amounts from cash register to balance cash drawer
- Ability to work under pressure when the restaurant is busy
- Provide delicious meals to our customers to maintain the quality and deliciousness of our meals
- Trained kitchen staff to perform various preparation tasks under pressure.
- Prepared meals from scratch using authentic, popular recipes to attract new customers.
- Mentored junior chefs in culinary techniques, fostering a collaborative and learning-focused work environment.
Education
Course - Qualifying Course For The Supply of Food And Drink
Consulform SRL
Regione Abruzzo, Italy01.2007
Course - Computer Hardware Engineering Course
Raytronics Computer Systems
Nugegoda11.2001
Diploma - Diploma in Hotel Operation Management
Dallies Lanka International Hotel School
Srilanka, Matara08.2000
Basic Certificate - Basic Certificate in Food & Beverage
Dallies Lanka International Hotel School
Srilanka, Matara02.2000
Basic Certificate - Basic Certificate in Cookery
Dailies Lanka International Hotel School
Srilanka, Matara02.2000
Diploma - Diploma in Computer Studies
React (PVT) LTD
Maharagama09.1999
High School Diploma -
Radaniara Maha Vidyalaya
Walasmulla Kirama12.1996
Skills
- Food safety and sanitation
- Knife Skills
- Meal Preparation
- Food presentation
- Kitchen Management
- Grilling Techniques
- Ingredient Knowledge
- Recipes and menu planning
- Workflow Optimization
- Staff Coordination
- Menu development
- Portion and cost control
Timeline
Chef
Mathara Ambula
03.2006 - Current
Course - Qualifying Course For The Supply of Food And Drink
Consulform SRL
Course - Computer Hardware Engineering Course
Raytronics Computer Systems
Diploma - Diploma in Hotel Operation Management
Dallies Lanka International Hotel School
Basic Certificate - Basic Certificate in Food & Beverage
Dallies Lanka International Hotel School
Basic Certificate - Basic Certificate in Cookery
Dailies Lanka International Hotel School
Diploma - Diploma in Computer Studies
React (PVT) LTD
High School Diploma -
Radaniara Maha Vidyalaya