Shehan Madusha
Sydenham,Australia
Summary
Versatile Chef experienced in culinary arts and kitchen management. Delivered exceptional dining experiences through innovative menu development and high-quality food preparation. Focused on training and developing staff to maintain operational efficiency and enhance customer satisfaction.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Chef
Machan Nights Pub and Restaurant
Dandenong , Victoria
12.2024 - 07.2025
- Prepared and cooked high-quality dishes for a busy kitchen environment.
- Prepared diverse dishes using fresh ingredients in a fast-paced environment.
- Developed new recipes to enhance menu offerings and customer satisfaction.
- Expert with fryer section and cutting skills.
- Managed food inventory to ensure quality and minimize waste.
- Collaborated with kitchen staff to maintain cleanliness and organization.
Cook and kitchen hand
Taylor's Lakes Hotel
Taylors lakes , Victoria
05.2023 - 11.2024
- Assisted in coordinating kitchen operations in a fast-paced hospitality environment to ensure smooth service.
- Worked effectively with chefs and other hospitality staff during busy service periods.
- Assisted with food preparation, cleaning, dishwashing and maintaining hygienic work areas.
- Collaborated with chefs and hospitality staff during peak service periods to maintain efficiency and quality.
- Cleaned kitchen equipment, surfaces, utensils and dishes.
- Followed workplace hygiene, safety and kitchen procedures.
- Oversaw inventory of kitchen supplies and communicated shortages to management for timely replenishment.
- Managed inventory of kitchen supplies and reported shortages to management.
Education
Advanced Diploma - Hospitality
The Imperial College of Australia
Melbourne , Victoria Certificate III Commercial Cookery -
The Imperial College of Australia
Melbourne , Victoria Certificate IV Commercial Cookery -
The Imperial College of Australia
Melbourne , Victoria Diploma of Hospitality Management Studies -
The Imperial College of Australia
Melbourne , Victoria Skills
- Culinary techniques
- Menu development
- Food service operations
- Ingredient knowledge
- Knife skills
- Food safety compliance
- Hygiene standards
- Portion and cost control
- Made-to-order meals
- Food plating
- Food presentation
- Sauce preparation
- Culinary innovation
- Time management
- Problem solving
- Team collaboration
- Performance improvement
Availability
Available for hospitality, kitchen, cleaning, logistics and general operations roles
Education And Qualifications
Available for hospitality, kitchen, cleaning, logistics and general operations roles
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Chef
Machan Nights Pub and Restaurant
12.2024 - 07.2025
Cook and kitchen hand
Taylor's Lakes Hotel
05.2023 - 11.2024
Advanced Diploma - Hospitality
The Imperial College of Australia
Certificate III Commercial Cookery -
The Imperial College of Australia
Certificate IV Commercial Cookery -
The Imperial College of Australia
Diploma of Hospitality Management Studies -
The Imperial College of Australia