Kaveena Jayakody
Kingston,TAS
Summary
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure entry-level full time chef position. Ready to help team achieve company goals.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Demi Chef
Bridge Road Brewers
08.2024 - 11.2024
- Prepare pizza dough, pretzels, sauces and toppings according to established recipes.
- Monitor and adjust oven temperatures to ensure pizzas are cooked to perfection.
- Making prep-lists, taking stock, orders supplies. maintains inventory and, creates budgets to ensure profitable food cost.
- Collaborate with staff on menu items.
- Increased speed of service by efficiently multitasking during peak dining hours while maintaining consistent dish quality.
- Assisted with development of new menu items, researching and workshopping recipes compatible with existing menu.
Chef
Castellos Pakenham Hotel
06.2022 - 08.2024
- Maintaining the temperature log books.
- Monitor food stock and place orders.
- Peeling, trimming, and cutting vegetables, meat, poultry, and seafood.
- Responsible for ensuring the smooth operation of the buffet area, providing exceptional guest service, and maintaining cleanliness and hygiene standards.
- Ability to jump in and take over for any station.(griller,fryers and pans)
- Instructing new hires on the layout of the kitchen and workspaces.
- Modify recipes to meet customer's dietary requirements.
Chef
Emarald Bakery and Cafe
02.2024 - 08.2024
- Prepare wide variety of baking items such as cakes, cookies, breads and pies.
- Monitor supplies and ingredients necessary for daily operations.
- Check the freshness of food and ingredients.
- Maintaining the proper temperature while cooking and baking.
- Reducing food wastage and time management while bulk cooking such as soups, stock, lasagna and pasta.
- Prepare food for special events and occasions as requested in advanced by clients.
Chef
Chipmunks Playland & Cafe
12.2021 - 06.2022
- Making kids meals under any dietary requirements.
- Planning special menus for events and occasions.
- Modernised work processes to reduce guest wait time and boost daily output.
- interacted with guests to obtain feedback on product quality and service levels.
- Maintain food quality and standard that bought new customers into the establishment.
Front of House Assistant
Spicy Flames Sri Lankan Restaurant
08.2020 - 11.2021
- Controlled cash and credit receipts by adhering to cash handling and reconciliation procedures to comply with company policies and procedures.
- Handled complaints, settled disputes, and resolved grievances to maintain customer satisfaction.
- Supported back of house operations as needed, demonstrating versatility and adaptability in various roles within the establishment.
- Coordinated large-scale events, managing every aspect of the planning process from start to finish.
- Assisted management in analyzing customer feedback data, identifying areas for improvement and implementing appropriate changes where necessary.
Education
Graduate Diploma - Hospitality Management
Hilton Academy
Melbourne, VIC06-2023
Certificate IV - Commercial Cookery
Hilton Academy
Melbourne, VIC12-2022
Certificate III - Commercial Cookery
Hilton Academy
Melbourne, VIC06-2022
GCE Advanced Level -
Lourdes College
Sri Lanka12-2017
Skills
- Food preparation techniques
- Restaurant operation
- Food safety regulation
- Food presentation
- Set up and pack down the buffet
- Supply ordering
- Menu planning
Timeline
Demi Chef
Bridge Road Brewers
08.2024 - 11.2024
Chef
Emarald Bakery and Cafe
02.2024 - 08.2024
Chef
Castellos Pakenham Hotel
06.2022 - 08.2024
Chef
Chipmunks Playland & Cafe
12.2021 - 06.2022
Front of House Assistant
Spicy Flames Sri Lankan Restaurant
08.2020 - 11.2021
Graduate Diploma - Hospitality Management
Hilton Academy
Certificate IV - Commercial Cookery
Hilton Academy
Certificate III - Commercial Cookery
Hilton Academy
GCE Advanced Level -
Lourdes College
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