Tharindu Siriwardhana
Clyde north,VIC
Summary
Enthusiastic, ambitious and highly organized hospitality professional seeking a challenging position to use industry knowledge of culinary skills and exceptional standard of service High-performing individual with solid background in culinary arts. Skilled in creating innovative and delicious dishes while managing kitchen staff and inventory. Efficient and committed to keeping high standards of food safety and sanitation.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Head Chef
Lokka food truck
10.2020 - Current
- Hire, train, and mange staff
- Design menus that enhance customers experience while keeping up high quality
- Ensure that all food preparation is in accordance with regulatory guidelines
- Managed food costs effectively with careful menu planning, accurate portion control, and utilization of seasonal ingredients.
- Streamlined kitchen operations for increased efficiency through effective staff scheduling and proper inventory management.
Sous chef
Metropolitan golf club Oakleigh South
05.2016 - 10.2020
- Helping the head chef with new menu ideas
- Ordering food according to the strict budget
- Making sure the food safety paper work is up to date
- Helping the head chef with the new menu ideas and dietary requirements
- Setting up the kitchen for service and making sure the service runs smoothly
- Make sure all stations in the kitchen were clean and up to OH&S standard
- Training new line cooks
- Menu costing.
Chef de Partie
Lindenderry at red hill, Red hill
01.2012 - 05.2016
- Cooking for Events and conferences
- Ordering food according to the strict budget
- Making sure the food safety paper work is up to date
- Helping the head chef with the new menu ideas and dietary requirements
- Setting up the kitchen for service and making sure the service runs smoothly
- Make sure all stations in the kitchen were clean and up to OH&S standard
- Training new line cooks.
Cook
Viva @ the Chase Hotel, Forest Hill Shopping Centre, Forest Hill
11.2009 - 01.2012
- Cooking All menu Items to Order
- Food preparation for service
- Setup kitchen for service
- Receive stock and rotate stock by bringing the old stock forward on the shelves during quieter times
- Make sure all stations in the kitchen were clean and up to OH&S standard
- Filling up paper work for OH&S.
Cook
JIKA International Hotel, Fairfield
10.2010 - 01.2011
- Managed food preparation processes
- Responsible for all kitchen operations including buffets, banquets, room service and the restaurant
- Setup Kitchen for service
- Cooked for three course meals for large functions
- Make sure all stations in the kitchen were clean and up to OH&S standard.
Chef/Pasta Chef
Baked in Elwood (Traditional & Gourmet Pizza and Pasta)
01.2009 - 01.2011
- Created new recipes and updated existing menu to reflect more consistent quality service
- Handled pasta station
- Trained new line cooks
- Make sure all stations in the kitchen were clean and up to OH&S standard
- Cook all menu items to order
- Ordered stock.
Education
Dipolma of Hospitality Management (Commercial Cookery) -
Academia International College - Melbourne
01.2011
Skills
- Outstanding skills in cooking and preparing a variety of foods, strong knowledge of food preparation and presentation methods, new techniques and quality standards
- Strong Experience in a fine dining cooking methods and menu ideas
- Experience in grill and pan sections
- Experience in salad dressings and preparing salads
- Strong experience in cooking for large functions
- Extensive knowledge in all areas of restaurant and hotel operation
- Proven ability to produce quickly under pressure
- Understanding of all key health and sanitation concerns
- Professional experience in customer service
- Time management and team work
- Excellent communication, presentation and organisational skills
References
Upon request
Timeline
Head Chef
Lokka food truck
10.2020 - Current
Sous chef
Metropolitan golf club Oakleigh South
05.2016 - 10.2020
Chef de Partie
Lindenderry at red hill, Red hill
01.2012 - 05.2016
Cook
JIKA International Hotel, Fairfield
10.2010 - 01.2011
Cook
Viva @ the Chase Hotel, Forest Hill Shopping Centre, Forest Hill
11.2009 - 01.2012
Chef/Pasta Chef
Baked in Elwood (Traditional & Gourmet Pizza and Pasta)
01.2009 - 01.2011
Dipolma of Hospitality Management (Commercial Cookery) -
Academia International College - Melbourne
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