Mahendra Kavantissa Samarakoon
Maddington
Summary
I am a result-driven individual with a can-do attitude who loves to deliver an excellent job well done. I would like to contribute my knowledge and experience as a maintenance manager to CIVEO.
Skilled hospitality professional with managing daily operations in a tourist park setting, ensuring both guest satisfaction and operational efficiency. Utilizes strong leadership skills and effective communication to lead teams and maintain high standards. Track record of implementing process improvements and maintaining top-notch site conditions.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Park Manager
Blackrock Tourist Park
07.2022 - 01.2025
- Company Overview: Under Australian Portable Camps (APC Pty Ltd.)
- Caretaker of the park premises
- Organizing and executing all park operations
- Liaise with relevant contractors, suppliers and local law enforcements
- Taking care of all maintenance jobs around the park buildings and caravan sites(carpentry, fixing and installing door locks, installing plumbing and electrical fittings etc.)
- Managing the onsite restaurant
- Managing Park stores
- Coordinating with the mother company for smooth operation of (Australian Portable Camps Pty Ltd.) logistics and supplies for other camps and projects in Pilbara region
- Managing housekeeping department including recruiting and training
- Managing and maintaining 3 onsite laundromats and 1 housekeeping laundry
- Swimming pool maintenance
- Park ground maintenance includes ride-on mowing, mulching, installing and maintaining reticulation, tree lopping etc
- Unloading supplies by forklift
- Recruiting staff and training
- Carrying out routine inspections on safety, maintenance and housekeeping
- Organizing and carrying out routine tests and tagging of all RCDs, appliances, fire extinguishers and fire hose reels
- Under Australian Portable Camps (APC Pty Ltd.)
Sub-contractor
NBN
12.2019 - 03.2020
- Preparing line pathways initially for laying fiber optic cables
- Following all WHS measures to keep a safe working environment
Head Chef
West Theberton Hotel
06.2019 - 01.2020
- Ala cart food service (lunch & Dinner)
- Food service for functions
- Food preparation
- Stock rotation
- Staff training
- Ordering and stocktaking
- Rostering
Production Cook
SPQR Pty Ltd
11.2018 - 06.2019
- Mass production of Pasta and Pasta sauces in a cold environment (Cussina Classica)
- Depositing manufactured produce
- Recording temperatures and amounts
- General cleaning and closing
Casual Chef
Arab Steed Hotel
04.2016 - 06.2019
- Company Overview: on Hutt Street SA
- Ala cart food service (lunch & Dinner)
- Food service for functions
- Food preparation
- Stock rotation
- Buffet functions
- On Hutt Street SA
Main Cook
Latte on Hutt café
01.2016 - 10.2017
- Company Overview: in Adelaide
- Ala cart service of breakfast and lunch
- Placing food orders
- Stock rotation
- Front of house service and coffee making
- In Adelaide
Full Time Cook
Coopers Bar
06.2012 - 06.2015
- Company Overview: in Adelaide Airport for Delaware North Companies
- Ala cart food service (breakfast, lunch & dinner)
- Catering food for small functions
- Stock taking and rotation
- Placing food orders
- Training new staff members
- In Adelaide Airport for Delaware North Companies
Casual Chef
Lockly’s Hotel
06.2012 - 12.2012
- Company Overview: in Adelaide
- Ala cart food service (lunch & Dinner)
- Food service for functions
- Food preparation
- Stock rotation
- Buffet functions
- In Adelaide
Full Time Cook
Terra Rosa restaurant
10.2010 - 06.2012
- Company Overview: at Adelaide Airport for Delaware North Companies
- Ala cart Food service (Breakfast, lunch & Dinner)
- Production of sandwiches, wraps, baguettes, quiches and frittatas
- Catering food for small functions
- Placing food orders
- Stock taking and rotating
- Training new staff
- At Adelaide Airport for Delaware North Companies
Sri Lankan & Indian Chef
Mawson Lakes Hotel SA Darshana’s Curry & Tea House
01.2009 - 01.2010
- Buffet setup and service
- Prepare and serve food for al a cart ordering
- Production line function service
- Food ordering and stock keeping
- Making naan doe, bulk curry bases and sauces
- Marinating chicken and sea food in bulk
- Closing the kitchen after service
Assistant Cook
Escobar Restaurant
10.2008 - 12.2008
- Company Overview: Gouger Street, SA
- Prepare and serve food for al a cart ordering
- Buffet set up and service
- Food ordering and stock keeping
- General cleaning
- Closing the kitchen after service
- Gouger Street, SA
Cook
Billy Baxter’s
09.2007 - 09.2008
- Company Overview: Parade Norwood, SA
- Breakfast, lunch & dinner service
- Small parties and function service
- Prepare and serve food for al a cart ordering
- Placing food orders
- General cleaning
- Closing the kitchen after service
- Parade Norwood, SA
Agronomist/Plantation Manager
Watawala Plantations Pty. Ltd
12.2003 - 08.2006
- Company Overview: (TATA Company) Sri Lanka
- Responsible for daily harvesting of Tea, Rubber (Latex) & Palm Oil
- Crop rotation and maintaining all fields to the highest standards
- Organizing workers for harvesting and other field jobs in daily basis
- Organizing transport of harvest crops on daily basis
- Having close relationships with research institutes implementing new systems and planting high yielding crops in new fields
- Attending to staff and workers welfare programs and training in new systems
- Responsible for the smooth operation of the manufacturing process to gain high quality products to the export market
- (TATA Company) Sri Lanka
Education
Certificate IV - Commercial Cookery
TAFE SA Regency Campus
11.2008
Certificate III - Commercial Cookery
TAFE SA Regency Campus
07.2008
Certificate III - Hospitality (Operations)
TAFE SA Regency Campus
06.2007
GCE (A/L) Examination - Agriculture as main subject
12.2003
GCE (O/L) Examination -
12.1999
Skills
- Efficient & Hard-working
- Excellent communication skills
- Reliable team player
- Trustworthy
- Honest
- Punctual
- Able to work under pressure
- Willing & Fast learner
- Outgoing personality
- Excellent Hygiene practices
- Knowledge of HACCP
- Knowledge of OHS procedures
- Strong attention to detail
- Strong problem-solving skills
- Good time management skills
- Very organized
- Thrive in fast-paced environments
- Handyman
- Capable of using power tools
- Capable of using manual tools
Languages
English
Sinhalese
Tamil
White Card Holder
SA
Licenses
- C class Driver’s License, WA
- Forklift license, SA
Industry Goal
I am a result driven individual with a can-do attitude who loves to deliver an excellent job well done. I would like to contribute my knowledge and experience to serve as a maintenance manager to CIVEO.
Hobbies and Interests
- Sports
- Music
- Watching movies
- Travelling and outdoor adventures
Referees
Personal
Mr. Mario Gleeson: Restaurant Manager/ Hospitality Attendant,
Great Southern Rail,
Mobile: 0433777844
E-mail: mariogleeson@bigpond.com
Workplace
Mr. Sam Jayasinghe: General Manager (Blackrock Tourist Park)
Australian Portable Camps Pty Ltd.
Mobile: 0419871102
Email: samjayasinghe@apcamps.com.au
Timeline
Park Manager
Blackrock Tourist Park
07.2022 - 01.2025
Sub-contractor
NBN
12.2019 - 03.2020
Head Chef
West Theberton Hotel
06.2019 - 01.2020
Production Cook
SPQR Pty Ltd
11.2018 - 06.2019
Casual Chef
Arab Steed Hotel
04.2016 - 06.2019
Main Cook
Latte on Hutt café
01.2016 - 10.2017
Casual Chef
Lockly’s Hotel
06.2012 - 12.2012
Full Time Cook
Coopers Bar
06.2012 - 06.2015
Full Time Cook
Terra Rosa restaurant
10.2010 - 06.2012
Sri Lankan & Indian Chef
Mawson Lakes Hotel SA Darshana’s Curry & Tea House
01.2009 - 01.2010
Assistant Cook
Escobar Restaurant
10.2008 - 12.2008
Cook
Billy Baxter’s
09.2007 - 09.2008
Agronomist/Plantation Manager
Watawala Plantations Pty. Ltd
12.2003 - 08.2006
Certificate III - Commercial Cookery
TAFE SA Regency Campus
Certificate III - Hospitality (Operations)
TAFE SA Regency Campus
GCE (A/L) Examination - Agriculture as main subject
GCE (O/L) Examination -
Certificate IV - Commercial Cookery
TAFE SA Regency Campus
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