Rangana Lakshan
Armidale,Australia
Summary
Artistic head chef with strong experience in food service and hospitality. Knowledgeable in managing full-service kitchen and overseeing work of several personnel. Works well with teams and consistently exceeds expectations.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Head Chef
Rydges Armidale
Armidale, New South Wales
12.2023 - Current
- Supervised the preparation of meals according to customer orders in a timely manner.
- Resolved conflicts between kitchen staff members in a professional manner.
- Coordinated with suppliers to negotiate favorable prices on bulk purchases of food items.
- Organized special events such as banquets or catering services when required.
- Addressed customer complaints promptly and professionally while maintaining high standards of customer service.
Head Chef
Robinvale Golf Club
Victoria, Australia
09.2022 - 12.2023
- Developing unique and cuisine-appropriate menus.
- Staying current on developing trends in the restaurant industry.
- Maintaining the kitchen and surrounding areas in conditions that meet the company standards and health code regulations.
- Monitoring inventory, and purchasing supplies and food from approved vendors.
- Assisting and directing kitchen staff in meal preparation, creation, plating, and delivery.
- Identifying and introducing new culinary techniques.
- Preparing meals and completing prep support as needed.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Time management and organization.
Consultant Chef
Starch Fruit & Beverages Pvt Ltd
, Sri Lanka
10.2021 - 09.2022
- Tests new products in the lab and develops processing methods.
- Study each recipe and gather all necessary ingredients.
- Modify recipes to meet customer's needs and requests.
- Monitor food inventory and place orders.
- Check freshness of food and discard expired items.
- Experiment with recipes and suggest new ingredients.
- Ensure compliance with all health and safety regulations in the area.
- Creating a new flavor or product range.
- Improving the food or drink's nutritional content, taste or texture.
- Developing new samples or prototypes.
- Devising ways to cut costs without reducing product quality.
- Creating healthier product lines, with less fat or sugar.
- Coming up with ways to more sustainably package and transport a product.
- Devising ways to lengthen a product's shelf life.
Head Chef
Mr.Siripala Family Restaurant powered ENRA Group
, Sri Lanka
01.2021 - 10.2021
- Controlling and directing the food preparation process.
- Approving and polishing dishes before they reach the customer.
- Managing and working closely with other Chefs of all levels.
- Determining food inventory needs, stocking and ordering.
- Creating menu items, recipes and developing dishes ensuring variety and quality.
- Being responsible for health and safety.
- Being responsible for food hygiene practices.
Commis 1 Chef
Millennium Atria Business Bay
Dubai, UAE
02.2019 - 11.2020
- Managing inventory and food cost.
- Collaborating with other chefs and kitchen personnel in order to develop new menu items.
- Excellent interpersonal skills; commands respect from the staff and maintains great relationships with the restaurant's customers.
- Checked and monitored the freshness of all foods.
- Respond to any customer complaint.
Commis 3 Chef
The Gateway Hotel Airport Garden
Seeduwa, Sri Lanka
01.2017 - 10.2018
- Prepare and cook all foods in accordance to recipes.
- Wrap and unwrap all fresh foods for proper storage.
- Respond to any customer complaint.
- Maintain kitchen in clean and sanitary conditions.
- Monitor food quality.
- Patient with an ability to stay positive under pressure.
- Very good physical condition and endurance.
- Prepare cooking ingredients by washing and chopping vegetables, cutting meat etc.
Trainee
The Gateway Hotel Airport Garden
Seeduwa, Sri Lanka
12.2015 - 06.2016
- Maintain kitchen in clean and sanitary conditions.
- Monitor food quality.
- Excellent interpersonal skills; commands respect from the staff and maintains great relationships with the restaurant's customers.
- Undertake basic cooking duties such as reducing sauces, parboiling food etc.
- Prepare simple dishes such as salads, entrees etc.
Education
Food Safely Supervision Skill Set -
Food Safety First Registered Training Organization
06.2023
Basic Food Safety and Hygiene -
United Arab Emirates' Government
United Arab Emirates04.2020
Professional Level course - Cookery
Sri Lanka Institute of Tourism & Hotel Management
Sri Lanka07.2019
Skills
- Attention to detail
- Business acumen
- Effective leadership skills
- Great sense of creativity
- Specialty in ethnic cuisines
- Commitment to clean, safe, and sanitary practices
- Menu development
- Food safety
- Culinary techniques
- Cost control
- Purchasing management
Certification
- Professional Level course in Cookery, Sri Lanka Institute of Tourism & Hotel Management (SLITHM)
- Basic Food Safety and Hygiene, Conducted By United Arab Emirates' Government, 07/11/19
- DoFoodSafely Assessment, Victoria State government, 04/10/20
- Completed Food Safely Supervision Skill Set, Conducted by Food Safety First Registered Training Organization, 06/09/23
Accomplishments
- Employee of the month, 02/2023, Robinvale Golf Club
- Employee of the month, 04/2023, Robinvale Golf Club
Hobbies and Interests
- Fishkeeping
- Aquarium Plant Designing
- Bonsai Planting
References
Andreas Wiik, Managing Director, Starch Industries Group of Companies, +4790735830, andreas@starchindustries.net
Personal Information
- Date of Birth: 09/04/95
- Gender: Male
- Nationality: Sri Lankan
- Marital Status: Married
Timeline
Head Chef
Rydges Armidale
12.2023 - Current
Head Chef
Robinvale Golf Club
09.2022 - 12.2023
Consultant Chef
Starch Fruit & Beverages Pvt Ltd
10.2021 - 09.2022
Head Chef
Mr.Siripala Family Restaurant powered ENRA Group
01.2021 - 10.2021
Commis 1 Chef
Millennium Atria Business Bay
02.2019 - 11.2020
Commis 3 Chef
The Gateway Hotel Airport Garden
01.2017 - 10.2018
Trainee
The Gateway Hotel Airport Garden
12.2015 - 06.2016
Food Safely Supervision Skill Set -
Food Safety First Registered Training Organization
Basic Food Safety and Hygiene -
United Arab Emirates' Government
Professional Level course - Cookery
Sri Lanka Institute of Tourism & Hotel Management
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