Malisha Shalomi Aponsu
Rowville,VIC
Summary
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Manager
Henry's Mercato
Rowville, VIC
09.2020 - Current
- Maintained professional, organized, and safe environment for employees and patrons.
- Resolved staff member conflicts, actively listening to concerns and finding appropriate middle ground.
- Maximized performance by monitoring daily activities and mentoring team members.
Commis Chef
Eating House Restaurant
Rowville, VIC
03.2023 - 03.2024
- Enhanced kitchen efficiency by streamlining prep work and implementing time-saving techniques.
- Reduced food waste by carefully monitoring inventory levels and adjusting orders accordingly.
- Maintained high standards of cleanliness and organization, ensuring a safe and efficient workspace.
- Developed strong multitasking abilities by managing multiple cooking stations during peak hours, ensuring consistent quality output.
Cook
Eating House Restaurant
Rowville, VIC
01.2023 - 03.2023
- Kept kitchen clean and organized by performing daily maintenance tasks.
- Worked closely with kitchen team to meet high demand with delicious, on-recipe foods.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
Food and Beverage Attendant
Eating House Restaurant
Rowville
08.2022 - 01.2023
- Resolved customer complaints promptly and professionally, turning potentially negative experiences into positive ones.
- Delivered exceptional guest experiences through attentive service and quick response to issues.
- Collaborated with other food and beverage attendants to provide prompt, smooth and excellent service.
- Coordinated with kitchen staff for timely order delivery, providing a seamless dining experience for guests from start to finish.
Cook
Mooju SriLankan Restaurant
Wantirna, VIC
05.2021 - 05.2022
- Enhanced teamwork within the kitchen staff by fostering a collaborative environment focused on meeting high standards of quality and efficiency.
- Planned menus for different events, seasons and customer requests.
- Set up and prepared cooking supplies and workstations during opening and closing to maximize productivity.
Food and Beverage Attendant
Indian Hilltop Restaurant
Beaumont, NSW
04.2019 - 06.2019
- Greeted and seated guests to provide friendly and welcoming experience.
- Handled cash transactions accurately, ensuring accountability and proper financial reporting at the end of each shift.
Education
Diploma And Advanced Diploma of Hospitality
Acknowledge Education
Melbourne, VIC04.2022
Cert 3 And 4 in Commercial Cookery
Acknowledge Education
Melbourne, VIC09.2021
Diploma in Business
Edith Cowan University
Sri Lanka09.2019
Coffee Making Course
RGIT Australia
Melbourne, VIC08.2019
Skills
- Proper Food Handling
- Hospitality
- Plating and Presentation
- Special Events
- Food Allergy Understanding
- Menu Development
- Recipe Creation
- Entree Preparation
- Food Presentation
- Salad preparation
- Time management
- Kitchen organization
- Food Safety
- Customer Service
- Cost Control
- Safety Management
- Staff Motivation
- Safe Food Handling
- Supervising Food Prep
- Staff Training
- Team Leadership
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Commis Chef
Eating House Restaurant
03.2023 - 03.2024
Cook
Eating House Restaurant
01.2023 - 03.2023
Food and Beverage Attendant
Eating House Restaurant
08.2022 - 01.2023
Cook
Mooju SriLankan Restaurant
05.2021 - 05.2022
Manager
Henry's Mercato
09.2020 - Current
Food and Beverage Attendant
Indian Hilltop Restaurant
04.2019 - 06.2019
Diploma And Advanced Diploma of Hospitality
Acknowledge Education
Cert 3 And 4 in Commercial Cookery
Acknowledge Education
Diploma in Business
Edith Cowan University
Coffee Making Course
RGIT Australia