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Madushani Samaranayaka

West Perth,WA

Summary

Proactive Chef with expertise in high-volume restaurant and catering operations. Demonstrated skills in bulk cooking, breakfast service management, and à la carte service. Proficient in menu development, food safety, and dietary accommodations, ensuring high standards in dynamic kitchen environments.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience

Work History

Chef

lawley's bakery cafe
north lake, wa
07.2025 - Current

Oversaw all kitchen operations in a high-volume café environment.

Prepared and stocked sandwich cupboard daily before 9:30 am, ensuring freshness and safety standards.

Cooked and plated à la carte breakfast items to order during service periods.

Managed comprehensive food preparation processes, working independently to meet service demands.

Handled ordering, stock control, and inventory management, including supplier negotiations.

Ensured strict compliance with food safety, hygiene, and cleanliness standards at all times.

Planned daily prep schedules to optimize workflow and efficiency.

Minimized waste through effective stock rotation and portion control.

Chef

Sana Middle Eastern Restaurant
fremantle , wa
01.2025 - 07.2025

Executed à la carte service in high-traffic Fremantle restaurant, catering to dining tourism.

Collaborated across fryer, pan, larder, and grill sections to improve kitchen efficiency.

Managed food allergies and dietary restrictions accurately during meal preparation.

Ensured cleanliness and organization of kitchen environment to uphold safety standards.

Assisted in daily food preparation to enhance operational flow and support team performance.

Chef

Einstein Coffee
west perth, wa
12.2024 - 01.2025

Prepared and maintained Bain Marie foods, including pasta, rice dishes, curry, and stir-fry items.

Executed à la carte dishes while managing Bain Marie preparations to accommodate varied customer preferences.

Oversaw ordering, stock rotation, and inventory control to ensure product freshness and reduce waste.

Upheld stringent food quality, hygiene, and presentation standards consistently.

Organized daily kitchen tasks to effectively manage simultaneous cooking processes.

Chef -Full Time

Mercure Hotel and Convention Centre
ballarat, vic
03.2023 - 11.2024
  • Oversaw breakfast buffet service at four-star hotel serving high volumes of guests.
  • Executed bulk cooking and meal preparation for events accommodating up to 600 people.
  • Supported à la carte service during peak periods and staff shortages.
  • Ensured kitchen cleanliness and adherence to food safety standards.
  • Managed dietary needs with precision to meet guest requirements.
  • Maintained organized mise en place to enhance workflow efficiency.

Chef-Full Time

Cafe Oggi
burwood, vic
05.2022 - 12.2022
  • Managed breakfast, lunch, and dinner shifts on a rotating roster as needed.
  • Provided à la carte service with emphasis on Bain-Marie foods for local workforce.
  • Oversaw outside catering events and functions while maintaining high food quality.
  • Collaborated across bain marie, larder, fryer, and pan sections to optimize efficiency.
  • Ensured safe meal preparation by managing food allergies and dietary restrictions.
  • Maintained cleanliness and organization of kitchen environment at all times.
  • Developed menus and daily specials tailored to customer preferences and seasonal ingredients.

Chef- (Part Time)

Eating House Restaurant
rowville, vic
07.2021 - 02.2022

• Preparing and maintaining Bain Marie foods, including pasta, rice dishes, curry dishes, and stir-fry items.

• Executed à la carte dishes alongside Bain Marie preparations to meet diverse customer preferences.

• Managed ordering, stock rotation, and inventory control to ensure freshness and minimize waste.

• Maintained high standards of food quality, hygiene, and presentation at all times.

• Planned and organized daily kitchen tasks to efficiently handle multiple cooking processes simultaneously.

Education

Commercial Cookery Cert 4 -

Brighton College
Melbourne, VIC
05.2022

Diploma of Hospitality Management -

Brighton College
Melbourne, VIC
05.2022

Skills

  • Food safety practices
  • Menu design
  • A la carte service
  • Customer service
  • Time management
  • Problem solving
  • Team collaboration
  • Grilling and frying techniques

Reference

Avishka jayawardana

Restaurant Manager 

Cafe Oggi

+61452504044

avi_jay20@hotmail.com


Chanaka purankumbura 

head Chef-Eating house restaurant

0420825189

chanakapurankumbura1@gmail.com

Timeline

Chef

lawley's bakery cafe
07.2025 - Current

Chef

Sana Middle Eastern Restaurant
01.2025 - 07.2025

Chef

Einstein Coffee
12.2024 - 01.2025

Chef -Full Time

Mercure Hotel and Convention Centre
03.2023 - 11.2024

Chef-Full Time

Cafe Oggi
05.2022 - 12.2022

Chef- (Part Time)

Eating House Restaurant
07.2021 - 02.2022

Commercial Cookery Cert 4 -

Brighton College

Diploma of Hospitality Management -

Brighton College
Madushani Samaranayaka