Medinie Tharudya Cooray
Morwell,VIC
Summary
My Name is Medinie Tharudya. I am 23. I am dedicated and hardworking kitchen hand and chef assistant with experience in both aged care and Sri Lankan restaurant. I have strong skills in preparing nutritious meals, following dietary requirements, and maintain high food safety standards. I enjoy cooking for others and can handle busy kitchen environments with a calm and focused attitude.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Sou Chef
Maffco brewery and distillery
Maffra
- I go to their restaurant to make food when there are functions.
Catering Assistant
Bupa Aged Care
Traralgon, VIC
01.2026 - Current
- Assisted in meal preparation and presentation for residents, ensuring adherence to dietary requirements.
- Supported kitchen staff in daily operations, maintaining cleanliness and organization of workstations.
- Collaborated with team members to serve meals efficiently during dining hours, enhancing resident satisfaction.
- Monitored inventory levels of food supplies, reporting shortages to management for timely replenishment.
- Engaged with residents to understand preferences, contributing to personalized dining experiences.
Pizza Maker
Gavee’s kitchen & Pizzaroi Mirboo North
Mirboo North
01.2025 - Current
- Making Pizza dough, Making pizza, Sri Lankan curries, Parma
- Customer Service
- Kitchen Hand
Chef Assistant
Contemporary catering
Traralgon
12.2024 - 03.2025
- Understanding resident needs, meal preparation and service, Communication and compass, collaboration with healthcare staff.
- Working in an aged care kitchen is a rewarding and important role. Attention to hygiene, food safety, and portion control is essential.
Kitchen hand
The Leaf Restaurant and Bar
Traralgon
03.2024 - 12.2024
- Making Sri Lankan Dishes mainly focusing Kottu, Fried rice, Hoppers and Sri Lankan Street food. Main kitchen equipment, Dishwashing and Cleaning, Food prep assistance.
Education
High School Diploma - Commercial Cookery
Acknowledge Education
Melbourne, VICCERT IV - Commercial Cookery
Acknowledge Education
Melbourne12.2025
Skills
Use food preparation equipment
Prepare dishes using basic methods
Food service, Restaurant experience
Customer service
Timeline
Catering Assistant
Bupa Aged Care
01.2026 - Current
Pizza Maker
Gavee’s kitchen & Pizzaroi Mirboo North
01.2025 - Current
Chef Assistant
Contemporary catering
12.2024 - 03.2025
Kitchen hand
The Leaf Restaurant and Bar
03.2024 - 12.2024
Sou Chef
Maffco brewery and distillery
High School Diploma - Commercial Cookery
Acknowledge Education
CERT IV - Commercial Cookery
Acknowledge Education