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Kavishka Kavindi

Melbourne,VIC

Summary

Proven expertise in food spoilage prevention and manual dexterity, honed across roles at Skinny Dog Hotel and others. Excelled in enhancing customer satisfaction and operational efficiency, notably improving table turnover at Blue Brothers. Skilled in team leadership and high-volume meal preparation, consistently delivering top-quality service and culinary excellence. Detail-oriented culinary professional with experience in fast-paced kitchen environments. Skilled in inventory management, menu creation and food preparation. Highly organized and detail-oriented with excellent problem-solving and communication skills. High-performing Chef offering Number years of restaurant experience. Excellent communication, leadership and problem-solving skills. Talent for building streamlined, cohesive teams. Orderly Job Title committed to maintaining clean and organized work areas for food prep and storage. Provides active support to cooks by sanitizing equipment and tools, monitoring food portions and filling containers for take-out requests. Eager to help new staff members develop quick, clean workflows without sacrificing service quality.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience

Work History

Chef Assistant

Skinny Dog Hotel
06.2024 - Current
  • Followed recipes and instructions to achieve quality and presentation standards.
  • Prepared and cooked quality meals in high-volume, fast-paced service environments.
  • Assisted in menu preparation, making suggestions, and researching recipes compatible with existing menu items.
  • Managed food preparation activities, such as cutting ingredients to size and preparing sauces and garnishes.

Room Attendant

Holiday Express Hotel
01.2024 - 08.2024
  • Vacuumed carpets, mopped floors and dusted surfaces to maintain spotless environment.
  • Reduced guest complaints by maintaining a high standard of cleanliness in all assigned rooms.
  • Maintained hotel safety standards by adhering to proper procedures for handling chemicals and equipment during cleaning tasks.

Waitress Supervisor

Blue Brothers
01.2020 - 11.2020
  • Managed table turnover rate effectively allowing for more guests served per shift.
  • Enhanced customer satisfaction by efficiently managing waitstaff schedules and ensuring optimal coverage during peak hours.
  • Assisted in hiring and training new waitstaff, ensuring excellent service levels were maintained at all times.

Education

Commercial Cookery -

Hilton Academy
Melbourne, VIC

Bachelor Of Public Health - Health And Physical Education

Deakin University
Melbourne, VIC
08.2023

Foundation -

University of Tech Sydney
Sri Lanka
06.2022

Skills

Food spoilage prevention

Languages

English
Limited Working
Sinhala
Full Professional

Timeline

Chef Assistant

Skinny Dog Hotel
06.2024 - Current

Room Attendant

Holiday Express Hotel
01.2024 - 08.2024

Waitress Supervisor

Blue Brothers
01.2020 - 11.2020

Commercial Cookery -

Hilton Academy

Bachelor Of Public Health - Health And Physical Education

Deakin University

Foundation -

University of Tech Sydney
Kavishka Kavindi