Kavinu Dewanarayana
Albanvale,VIC
Summary
Detail-oriented Chef with experience in fast-paced kitchens. Expertise in food preparation, mise en place, and section management, ensuring strict adherence to hygiene and food safety standards. Completed Certificate III and IV in Kitchen Management and currently serving as a Prep Chef, committed to enhancing culinary skills and supporting team success.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Prep Chef
Meat and Wine Co
Melbourne, VIC
06.2025 - Current
- Assisted chefs with food preparation and assembly for service.
- Operated kitchen tools and equipment safely to ensure efficient workflow.
- Prepare and portion meats and other ingredients for service.
- Conducted daily food preparation and mise en place.
Chef
Bang Bang
St. Kilda, VIC
02.2025 - 06.2025
- Prepared diverse menu items following established recipes and standards.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of kitchen workspace and equipment.
- Assisted in inventory management by tracking stock levels and ordering supplies.
- Prepared high-quality dishes according to established recipes.
Kitchen Hand
DI Francesco Cucina
Southbank, VIC
08.2024 - 02.2025
- Assisted chefs in food preparation and ingredient organization.
- Maintained cleanliness of kitchen equipment and workstations.
- Supported dishwashing duties to ensure continuous workflow.
- Managed inventory by restocking supplies and tracking usage.
- Prepared ingredients by chopping, slicing, and measuring.
- Communicated effectively with co-workers regarding daily tasks assigned.
Education
High School Diploma -
NSMT College
South Melbourne03-2026
High School Diploma -
William Angliss Institute
Sri Lanka10-2022
Skills
- Meat trimming
- Temperature control
- Dough handling
- Food preparation and mise en place
- Fryer and larder station operations
- Inventory management
- Meat preparation and portioning
- Working efficiently in high-volume kitchens
- Kitchen hygiene and food safety standards
- Team collaboration and communication
- Time management during busy service periods
Timeline
Prep Chef
Meat and Wine Co
06.2025 - Current
Chef
Bang Bang
02.2025 - 06.2025
Kitchen Hand
DI Francesco Cucina
08.2024 - 02.2025
High School Diploma -
NSMT College
High School Diploma -
William Angliss Institute