Shalina Devon Linthotage Fernando
Summary
Dedicated and motivated Demi Chef with a passion for culinary arts. Proficient in preparing and presenting high-quality dishes while adhering to food safety standards. Seeking to contribute culinary expertise and creativity to the reputable establishment where I can further develop my skills and grow within the industry.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Demi Chef
Showtime Event Group
02.2022 - Current
- Enhanced culinary skills by assisting in the preparation of various dishes under the guidance of experienced chefs.
- Contributed to a well-organized and efficient kitchen by maintaining clean workstations and following sanitation guidelines.
- Execute recipes accurately and efficiently, ensuring consistency in taste and presentation.
- Learn and adapt to various cooking techniques and cuisines to broaden culinary knowledge.
- Developed strong multitasking abilities by managing multiple cooking stations during peak hours, ensuring consistent quality output.
- Rotated through all prep stations to learn different techniques.
- Mentored junior staff members, providing guidance on proper cooking techniques and kitchen best practices.
- Increased productivity by effectively prioritizing tasks according to urgency or complexity during high-pressure situations.
Commis Chef
The Loft Cafe
09.2018 - 05.2021
- Enhanced culinary skills by assisting in the preparation of various dishes under the guidance of experienced chefs.
- Contributed to a well-organized and efficient kitchen by maintaining clean workstations and following sanitation guidelines.
- Assisted other chefs with ingredients preparation in support of recipes designed by head chef.
- Maintained well-organized mise en place to keep work consistent.
- Seasoned and marinated cuts of meat, poultry and fish.
- Coordinated with team members to prepare orders on time.
- Worked closely with front-of-house staff to facilitate excellent customer service.
Education
Certificate IV in Commercial Cookery - Commercial Cookery
Queens College Of Vocational Education
Melbourne04.2022
Bachelor of Accountancy - Accounting
Western Sydney University
Sydney, NSW12.2020
Skills
- Leadership Qualities
- Vegetable Cutting
- Food safety knowledge
- Knife Skills
- Dietary restrictions understanding
- Sanitation Practices
- Allergen awareness
- Supervising Food Prep
- Food Preparing, Plating, and Presentation
- Recipes and menu planning
- Catering and Events
- Task Delegation
- Garnishing dishes
Timeline
Demi Chef
Showtime Event Group
02.2022 - Current
Commis Chef
The Loft Cafe
09.2018 - 05.2021
Certificate IV in Commercial Cookery - Commercial Cookery
Queens College Of Vocational Education
Bachelor of Accountancy - Accounting
Western Sydney University
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