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Pamoddya Rukshan

Pamoddya Rukshan

Melbourne,VIC

Summary

Driven Commis Chef with a proven track record at Amora Hotel Riverwalk Richmond, mastering diverse cooking techniques and excelling in high hygienic standards and creative thinking. Demonstrated ability to enhance food quality and kitchen efficiency, mentoring new staff in safety and sanitation while ensuring 100% compliance with food safety standards.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience

Work History

Commis Chef

Amora Hotel Riverwalk
03.2023 - Current
  • Observed different kitchen chefs' preparation of sauces, breads, and other items to gain knowledge in diverse cooking and baking techniques.
  • Maintained well-organized mise en place to keep work consistent.
  • Prevented cross-contamination from utensils, surfaces, and pans when cooking and plating meals for food allergy sufferers.
  • Rotated through all prep stations to learn different techniques.
  • Assisted other chefs with ingredients preparation in support of recipes designed by head chef.
  • Worked with chef de partie to learn storage locations of fresh ingredients for daily use by station staff.
  • Monitored food production to verify quality and consistency.
  • Participated in food tastings and taste tests.
  • Trained and mentored new staff members in kitchen safety, sanitation and cooking techniques.
  • Disciplined and dedicated to meeting high-quality standards.
  • Maintained high food quality standards by checking delivery contents to verify product quality and quantity.

Kitchen Hand

Amora Hotel Riverwalk
03.2022 - 02.2023
  • Restocked supplies and prepared additional ingredients during downtime for expected busy periods.
  • Chopped vegetables, cut up fruit, and prepared sauces when kitchen staff was busy.
  • Followed proper handling and sanitation procedures to comply with food safety standards and protocols.
  • Maintained clean, trash-free workspaces to maximize productivity and safety.
  • Cleaned and sanitized dishes and utensils, consistently keeping adequate supplies on hand for expected customer loads.
  • Plated and presented food following chef requirements.

Education

Commercial Cookery

Hilton Academy
Melbourne, VIC

Australian College of Business And Trade
Colombo, Sri Lanka

Skills

  • High hygienic standards
  • Cooking techniques
  • Menu Planning
  • Sanitation
  • Food Preparation
  • Quality Control
  • Safe Food Handling
  • Food Safety
  • Kitchen Equipment Operation
  • Creative Thinking
  • Garnishing and Plating

Timeline

Commis Chef

Amora Hotel Riverwalk
03.2023 - Current

Kitchen Hand

Amora Hotel Riverwalk
03.2022 - 02.2023

Commercial Cookery

Hilton Academy

Australian College of Business And Trade
Pamoddya Rukshan