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Kavinda Premarathne

Kavinda Premarathne

Windsor Gardens,SA

Summary

Highly effective and passionate individual with strong interpersonal skills. My reliable professionalism and quick learning capabilities have consistently enhanced dining experiences and operational efficiency. I excel in maintaining high standards of food safety and sanitation, with a proven ability for bulk cooking. Committed and dedicated to staying up-to-date with food trends, I continuously strive to bring innovative and delicious dishes to the table.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience

Work History

Sous Chef

Belmondo Restaurant
01.2024 - Current
  • Managed food preparation tasks during high-volume service periods, ensuring all orders were executed in a timely manner without sacrificing quality or presentation standards.
  • Acted as head chef when required to maintain continuity of service and quality.
  • Managed inventory levels effectively, resulting in reduced food waste and cost savings for the establishment.
  • Coordinated with vendors to order supplies and maintain high quality standards.

Chef

Belmondo Italian Family Restaurant & Pizzeria
01.2023 - 12.2023


  • Managed high-pressure situations during peak hours, maintaining focus on efficient service and consistent product quality.
  • Worked closely with front-of-house staff to ensure seamless communication between the kitchen and dining area for accurate order fulfillment and timely service delivery.
  • Operated Wood oven, grills, fryers and ovens to cook food items.

Chef

Cafe Anthony, Anthony Caters
01.2021 - 01.2023
  • Cooked for large groups of people and managing various types of food for large events.
  • Ordered food items and supplies needed to fulfill catering jobs.
  • Created catering menu based upon client specifications, event type, dietary needs, and budget.


Apprentice Cook

Cafe Anthony
09.2019 - 01.2021
  • Contributed to positive team dynamics by effectively communicating with coworkers and supporting their needs during busy shifts.
  • Mastered various cooking techniques, resulting in the ability to prepare a wide range of dishes from scratch.
  • Developed strong multitasking abilities, enabling efficient preparation of multiple orders simultaneously.

Education

Advanced Diploma - Hospitality Management

Meridian Vocational College
Adelaide, SA
10.2023

Diploma - Hospitality Management

Salford College of Business And Hospitality
Adelaide, SA
09.2022

Certificate IV - Commercial Cookery

Salford College of Business And Hospitality
Adelaide, SA
08.2022

Certificate III - Commercial Cookery

Salford College of Business And Hospitality
Adelaide, SA
08.2022

Diploma - Business

American Nation College
Kandy, Sri Lanka
05.2019

Certificate IV /Foundation - Business

Australian College Of Business And Technology
Kandy, Sri Lanka
02.2018

Skills

  • Reliable and Professional
  • Ability to work under pressure
  • Team Player
  • Bulk Cooking with time management
  • Customer Service
  • Quick and efficient learner

Languages

English
Sinhala

Timeline

Sous Chef

Belmondo Restaurant
01.2024 - Current

Chef

Belmondo Italian Family Restaurant & Pizzeria
01.2023 - 12.2023

Chef

Cafe Anthony, Anthony Caters
01.2021 - 01.2023

Apprentice Cook

Cafe Anthony
09.2019 - 01.2021

Advanced Diploma - Hospitality Management

Meridian Vocational College

Diploma - Hospitality Management

Salford College of Business And Hospitality

Certificate IV - Commercial Cookery

Salford College of Business And Hospitality

Certificate III - Commercial Cookery

Salford College of Business And Hospitality

Diploma - Business

American Nation College

Certificate IV /Foundation - Business

Australian College Of Business And Technology

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