Nipuni Rathnayake
Craigieburn,VIC
Summary
Highly motivated professional with 2 years of experience in the culinary industry. Possesses outstanding skills that set apart. Superior leadership and interpersonal abilities enable thriving in high-pressure, challenging, and deadline-driven environments. Dedicated and passionate about producing high-quality, creative, and innovative dishes for valued clients.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Demi Chef
Opal Aged Care
12.2024 - Current
- Increased speed of service by efficiently multitasking during peak dining hours while maintaining consistent dish quality.
- Supported chef de partie in daily mise-en-place, assigned preparation projects and inventory activities.
- Mentored junior staff members, providing guidance on proper cooking techniques and kitchen best practices.
- Contributed to a positive work environment through effective communication and teamwork among kitchen staff.
- Assisted in inventory management, ordering supplies and ingredients as needed to maintain adequate stock levels.
Production chef
Highlands Hotel
08.2023 - Current
- Prepare and cook food according to recipes, quality standards, presentation standards, and food preparation checklist
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by consistently delivering high-quality culinary creations
- Working in Pans, buffet and other hot and cold kitchen sections
- Preparing and cooking a variety of dishes to a high standard
Chef
Broadmeadows sporting club
05.2024 - 08.2024
- Food preparations and handling functions/cocktails which consists of Antipasto Platers and special meals with dietary requirements
- Prevented cross-contamination from utensils, surfaces, and pans when cooking and plating meals for food allergy sufferers
- Food preparation, mainly Pama, fish and chips, salads and A La Carte meals
Education
Diploma Of Hospitality Management - Hospitality Management
Innovative Institute Of Australia
Oakleigh, VIC02.2025
Certificate IV - Kitchen Management
Techie International Collage
Broadmeadows, VIC06.2024
Commercial Cookery Certificate III - TAFE
Winstone School of Culinary Arts
SOUTH AUSTRALIA12.2022
Skills
- Culinary expertise
- Problem solving skills
- Food presentation
- Food safety knowledge
- Cooking techniques
- Self motivated professional
- Superior leadership and interpersonal skills
- Able to succeed in high pressure challenging and deadline driven environments
- Dedicated and passionate in producing high quality, creative and innovative dishes for Clients
- Leadership qualities
- Food safety
- Menu planning
- Kitchen staff leadership
- Kitchen organization
- Kitchen management
Reference
Duwani Samarasinghe
Chef - Highlands hotel
Phone - +61 433 727 817
Neeraj Lama
Head chef - Meadow Hights Care Community
Phone - 0412 731 536
Timeline
Demi Chef
Opal Aged Care
12.2024 - Current
Chef
Broadmeadows sporting club
05.2024 - 08.2024
Production chef
Highlands Hotel
08.2023 - Current
Certificate IV - Kitchen Management
Techie International Collage
Commercial Cookery Certificate III - TAFE
Winstone School of Culinary Arts
Diploma Of Hospitality Management - Hospitality Management
Innovative Institute Of Australia
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