Kaveena Jayakody
Officer,Victoria
Summary
High-performing individual with solid background in culinary arts. Skilled in creating innovative and delicious dishes while managing kitchen staff and inventory. Efficient and committed to keeping high standards of food safety and sanitation. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Chef
Emerald Bakery & Cafe
Emerald, VIC
01.2024 - Current
- Developed innovative recipes, attracting new clientele and increasing overall sales.
- Prepared meals from scratch using authentic, popular recipes to generate repeat business.
- Monitored food production to verify quality and consistency.
Chef
Castello's Pakenham International Buffet
Pakenham, VIC
07.2022 - Current
- Responded to dietary concerns and food allergies, creating dishes to meet customer needs and palates.
- Obtained fresh, local ingredients to improve dish flavors and limit grocery costs.
- Developed and remained accountable for safety, quality, consistency and adherence to standards.
- Modified recipes to accommodate dietary restrictions and allergies.
Chef
Chipmunks Playland & Cafe
Pakenham, VIC
12.2021 - 06.2022
- Participated in food tastings and taste tests.
- Modernized work processes to reduce guest wait times and boost daily output.
- Interacted with guests to obtain feedback on product quality and service levels.
- Cooked memorable dishes that brought new customers into establishment.
Front of House Team Member
Spicy Flames Sri Lankan Restaurant
Dandenong, VIC
09.2020 - 11.2021
- Greeted customers and answered inquiries regarding menu items and specials.
- Operated multi-line telephone console system to answer and triage calls to designated recipients, offering smooth communications.
- Leveraged hand-held trays and buffet carts to serve food and beverage items to guests.
- Maintained effective supply levels by monitoring and reordering food stock and dry goods.
Waitress
Seaford RSL
Seaford, VIC
01.2019 - 05.2019
- Resolved guest and employee complaints to maintain complete customer satisfaction and workforce effectiveness.
- Maintained order efficiency and accuracy through clear communication with kitchen staff, earning numerous recommendations from satisfied customers.
- Answered customers' questions, recommended items, and recorded order information.
- Supported needs of 20- person wait staff who attended to specific needs of countless customers daily for fine dining restaurant with social relevancy and intentionality.
Education
Diploma - Commercial Cookery And 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
Advanced Level
Lourdes College
Sri Lanka 12.2017
Skills
- Food Preparation Techniques
- Restaurant Operation
- Developing Menus
- Cleaning and Sanitizing Methods
Reference
Pramod Dilshan
Chef
Seaford RSL restaurant
+61 452 662 907
E: pramod.pm@icloud.com
Richtofen Brraquaris
Head chef
Castellos Pakenham Hotel
+61 407 999 002
Timeline
Chef
Emerald Bakery & Cafe
01.2024 - Current
Chef
Castello's Pakenham International Buffet
07.2022 - Current
Chef
Chipmunks Playland & Cafe
12.2021 - 06.2022
Front of House Team Member
Spicy Flames Sri Lankan Restaurant
09.2020 - 11.2021
Waitress
Seaford RSL
01.2019 - 05.2019
Diploma - Commercial Cookery And Hospitality Management
Hilton Academy
Certificate IV - Commercial Cookery
Hilton Academy
Certificate III - Commercial Cookery
Hilton Academy
Advanced Level
Lourdes College