Mahabaduge Jayasuriya
Oakliegh,VIC
Summary
Skilled Chef De Partie with a proven track record at Stomping Ground, enhancing kitchen efficiency and mentoring junior staff. Expert in food safety and knife skills, I excel in creating innovative dishes and fostering a collaborative environment. Achieved significant improvements in dish preparation consistency and team productivity.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Chef De Partie
Stomping Ground
Moorabbin, VIC
08.2023 - Current
- Provided support in all areas of the kitchen as needed, demonstrating versatility and adaptability under pressure.
- Trained kitchen staff to perform various preparation tasks under pressure.
- Demonstrated strong multitasking abilities, managing multiple stations during busy service periods.
- Maintained well-organized mise en place to keep work consistent.
- Contributed to a positive kitchen atmosphere through effective communication and collaboration with team members.
- Prepared items for roasting, sautéing, frying, and baking.
- Ensured consistent dish quality by closely adhering to recipe guidelines and presentation standards.
- Assisted in staff training, developing strong teamwork and consistency in dish preparation.
- Supported head chef in menu creation, incorporating seasonal ingredients for innovative dishes.
- Mentored junior team members, fostering growth through skill development and encouragement of creative experimentation in the kitchen environment.
- Initiated training for new team members on culinary techniques to improve productivity and increase kitchen workflows.
Commis Chef
Stomping Ground
Moorabbin, VIC
03.2022 - 08.2023
- Contributed to a well-organized and efficient kitchen by maintaining clean workstations and following sanitation guidelines.
- Enhanced culinary skills by assisting in the preparation of various dishes under the guidance of experienced chefs.
- Streamlined food preparation processes with proper mise en place, reducing waste and optimizing kitchen efficiency.
- Developed strong multitasking abilities by managing multiple cooking stations during peak hours, ensuring consistent quality output.
- Mastered a variety of cooking equipment, including ovens, grills, and fryers, to produce diverse menu items with consistent quality.
- Worked with chef de partie to learn storage locations of fresh ingredients for daily use by station staff.
- Observed different kitchen chefs' preparation of sauces, breads, and other items to gain knowledge in diverse cooking and baking techniques.
Commis Chef
Sunny Boys And Bang Bang
Mordialloc, VIC
11.2021 - 02.2022
- Enhanced culinary skills by assisting in the preparation of various dishes under the guidance of experienced chefs.
- Contributed to a well-organized and efficient kitchen by maintaining clean workstations and following sanitation guidelines.
- Assisted other chefs with ingredients preparation in support of recipes designed by head chef.
- Maintained well-organized mise en place to keep work consistent.
Cook/ Comi Chef
Young And Foolish
Wheelers Hill, VIC
11.2020 - 11.2021
- Maintained clean and organized work areas at all times to bring safety and quality to food preparation process.
- Maintained a clean and sanitary workspace, ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations.
- Prepared meals efficiently under time constraints for timely service during peak hours.
- Demonstrated strong multitasking skills, managing multiple orders simultaneously without sacrificing quality or presentation.
- Prepared food items in compliance with recipes and portioning control guidelines.
- Set up and prepared cooking supplies and workstations during opening and closing to maximize productivity.
- Checked for quality, kept track of old and new items and rotated stock to confirm freshness of food and ingredients.
- Changed and sanitized cutting boards, benches, and surfaces between tasks to avoid cross-contamination.
- Streamlined kitchen operations with effective communication and collaboration among team members.
- Instructed new staff in proper food preparation, storage, use of kitchen equipment and sanitation.
Education
Diploma - Hospitality
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Melbourne, VIC07.2021
Certificate IV - Commercial Cookery
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Melbourne, VIC07.2021
Certificate III - Commercial Cookery
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Melbourne07.2021
Skills
- Team Management
- Food allergy understanding
- Knife Skills
- Food presentation
- Proper food handling
- Plating and presentation
- Grilling Techniques
- Frying techniques
- Roasting methods
- Portion standards
- Sanitation Practices
- Nutrition Principles
- Special Diets Knowledge
- Pizza making
- Entree Preparation
- Recruiting and training
- Vegetable cookery
- Special Events
- Meat Cookery
- Fish cookery
- Grain cookery
- Dessert creation
- Poultry Cookery
- Potato cookery
- Pastry Techniques
- Rice cookery
- Poaching methods
- Braising Techniques
- Steaming methods
- Safe Food Handling
- Food Safety
- Food Preparation
- Cooking techniques
- Portion Control
- Kitchen Organization
- Safe handling
- Kitchen Equipment Operation
- Staff Training
- Equipment usage
- Foodservice
- Supervising Food Prep
- Menu Memorization
- Performance Improvement
- Special diets
- Seafood Preparation
- Cleaning and sanitation
- Portion and cost control
Timeline
Chef De Partie
Stomping Ground
08.2023 - Current
Commis Chef
Stomping Ground
03.2022 - 08.2023
Commis Chef
Sunny Boys And Bang Bang
11.2021 - 02.2022
Cook/ Comi Chef
Young And Foolish
11.2020 - 11.2021
Diploma - Hospitality
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Certificate IV - Commercial Cookery
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Certificate III - Commercial Cookery
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