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Kavindya Amarasinghe

Kavindya Amarasinghe

Dandenong North,Australia

Summary

A dedicated chef with over three years of experience in the culinary industry, including one year as a Development Chef at Yumi's and two years as a Chef at Walawwa "The Bungalow." offered experience crafting flavorful and delicious products to meet customer needs and preferences. Highly skilled at developing, reformulating, and documenting recipes for items. Effective at enhancing operations by optimizing costs with minimal waste. Deep knowledge of food nutrition and modern culinary trends.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience

Work History

Development Chef

Yumi's
Hallam, Melbourne
08.2023 - Current
  • Spearhead the development and testing of innovative recipes, including dips, burgers, and bites, ensuring they meet high standards of taste, texture, and nutritional value.
  • Create and refine new product concepts based on market trends, customer preferences, and industry innovations, resulting in successful product launches.
  • Identify and source high-quality ingredients, collaborating with suppliers to ensure consistency and availability.
  • Lead cross-functional collaboration with the production team to successfully launch new products, meticulously aligning them with stringent company standards and exceeding customer expectations.
  • Provide training and support to kitchen staff and production teams on new recipes and techniques, ensuring smooth integration and operational efficiency.
  • Monitored production runs for quality assurance purposes and provided recommendations as needed.
  • Ensure compliance with food safety regulations and implement rigorous hygiene and safety practices throughout the development process.
  • Execute the seamless transition of bench recipes to full-scale manufacturing, guaranteeing consistency, quality, and operational efficiency across the production process.
  • Performed sensory evaluations of finished products to assess flavor, texture, appearance, aroma and other attributes.
  • Organized data from trials into comprehensive reports for use by management team.

Chef

Walawwa "The Bungalow"
Melbourne, Australia
09.2020 - 08.2023
  • Prepared a wide range of Sri Lankan and international dishes, ensuring high standards of taste and presentation.
  • Managed daily operations of the kitchen including scheduling shifts for staff.
  • Maintained a clean work environment by adhering to sanitation policies and procedures.
  • Inspected kitchen equipment for cleanliness and functionality prior to use.
  • Adhered to budget guidelines when purchasing ingredients and equipment.
  • Kept up to date with current culinary trends, as well as health and safety regulations.
  • Trained new chefs on proper cooking techniques and menu items.
  • Developed creative ideas for special events or promotions involving food preparation or presentation.
  • Planned menus, ordered supplies and managed kitchen staff.

Public Management Assistant

Castle Street Hospital for Women's (Teaching)
Colombo 08, Sri Lanka
  • Assisted in administrative tasks, managing records, and coordinating activities within the hospital.

Education

Certificate III and IV in Commercial Cookery -

Acumen Institute of Further Education
Australia
08.2021

Masters in technology (Enterprise Systems and Business Analytics) -

Federation University
Australia
02.2020

Bachelor of Arts in International Relations -

The University of Colombo
Colombo, Sri Lanka
08.2016

Advanced National Diploma in Human Resource Management -

The National Institute of Business Management
Sri Lanka
08.2015

Food Safety Supervisor -

Australian Food Safety Authority

Skills

  • Food presentation
  • Team Management
  • New Product Development
  • Continuous Improvement
  • Time management abilities
  • Food product formulation
  • Organizational Skills
  • Food Safety Standards

Professional assets

  • Strong commitment to achieving company business goals.
  • Excellent judgment in meeting operational requirements.
  • Balanced approach to managing tasks in high-pressure environments.
  • Effective team player with leadership abilities.
  • Self-motivated with the flexibility to adapt to new challenges.

Hobbies and Interests

  • Food photography and styling
  • Exploring international cuisines and culinary traditions

References

  • Susan Booker, Head of Marketing, Yumi's Quality Foods, +61429534466, Susan.Booker@Yumis.com.au
  • Mary Fernando, Head Chef, Grand Central Hotel, +61497554500, fernando.thilanka@gmail.com

disclaimer

I hereby certify that the above information is true and correct to the best of my knowledge.

Kavindya Amarasinghe

Timeline

Development Chef

Yumi's
08.2023 - Current

Chef

Walawwa "The Bungalow"
09.2020 - 08.2023

Public Management Assistant

Castle Street Hospital for Women's (Teaching)

Certificate III and IV in Commercial Cookery -

Acumen Institute of Further Education

Masters in technology (Enterprise Systems and Business Analytics) -

Federation University

Bachelor of Arts in International Relations -

The University of Colombo

Advanced National Diploma in Human Resource Management -

The National Institute of Business Management

Food Safety Supervisor -

Australian Food Safety Authority

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