Sasindu Kurera
Redcliffe
Summary
Skilled and motivated chef with over 2 years of experience in commercial kitchens, specializing in Italian cuisine and large-scale catering. Strong in kitchen operations, food safety, and team coordination. Certified in RSA, First Aid, and Food Safety, with completed qualifications in Hospitality Management and Commercial Cookery. Open to relocation and ready to contribute to a dynamic culinary team.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Chef
Sebastian Italian Cafe
04.2023 - Current
- Manage and oversee the kitchen operations in the absence of the head chef, ensuring smooth service and high quality food production.
- Collaborate with the head chef to maintain the menu’s authentic Italian flavors and standards.
- Supervise and train kitchen staff to ensure efficiency, consistency, and adherence to health and safety regulations.
- Handle daily prep work, including portion control, ingredient quality checks, and inventory management.
- Ensure all dishes are prepared to meet both customer expectations and the café’s standards of excellence.
- Assist in menu planning and execution of special events or seasonal offerings.
- Maintain a clean, organized, and safe working environment, complying with all food safety standards.
Chef
Perth Convention and Exhibition Centre
10.2022 - 01.2023
- Assist senior chefs in the preparation and cooking of a wide variety of dishes for large scale events, conferences, and exhibitions.
- Learn and apply kitchen techniques such as food preparation, cooking methods, and presentation, while adhering to the centre's high standards.
- Follow guidance from senior chefs to develop skills in menu planning, ingredient selection, and portion control for high-volume catering.
- Assist with maintaining kitchen cleanliness, organizing equipment, and adhering to strict health and safety guidelines.
- Support the team with event-specific tasks, such as preparing mise en place, setting up food stations, and assisting with service during high-capacity events.
- Work collaboratively with a diverse kitchen team to ensure efficient operations during busy service periods.
- Participate in ongoing training and development programs to enhance culinary skills and knowledge of large-scale catering operations.
Education
Advanced Diploma - Hospitality Management
Macallan College
Perth, WA04-2025
Diploma - Hospitality Management
Stanley College
Perth, WA09.2024
Certificate IV - Kitchen Management
Stanley College
Perth, WA03.2024
Certificate III - Commercial Cookery
Stanley College
Perth, WA08.2023
Skills
- Time management
- Kitchen Management Experience
- Food Preparation
- Cleaning
- Team collaboration
- Attention to detail
- Food presentation
- Food safety and sanitation
- Knife skills
Certification
- RSA Certificate August 2024 to Present
- First Aid Certificate September 2023 to Present
- Food Safety certificate July 2023 to Present
- Food Allergy Aware April 2023 to Present
Timeline
Chef
Sebastian Italian Cafe
04.2023 - Current
Chef
Perth Convention and Exhibition Centre
10.2022 - 01.2023
Diploma - Hospitality Management
Stanley College
Certificate IV - Kitchen Management
Stanley College
Certificate III - Commercial Cookery
Stanley College
Advanced Diploma - Hospitality Management
Macallan College