Yasodha Gamage
DOVETON,VIC
Summary
Personable and creative individual with strong background in high-pressure bistro restaurant environment, committed to delivering high-quality dishes and memorable dining experiences. Possesses skills in kitchen safety, hygiene and food preparation while ensuring consistency and quality. Aims to bring innovative flavors and efficient service to create positive impact in any culinary setting and strong desires to excel in kitchen environment.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Chef
Dandenong Club
05.2022 - Current
- Prepared, cooked and presented high-quality dishes by closely adhering to recipe guidelines and presentation standards.
- Demonstrated strong multitasking abilities, managing multiple stations (pans, larder, pass) in a bistro restaurant during busy service periods.
- Adhered to all food safety and hygiene regulations.
- Improved customer satisfaction by attentively addressing dietary restrictions and special requests.
- Assisted with menu development and planning.
- Assisted to prepare meals for functions and handled hot food cocktail functions.
- Trained and mentored new staff members in kitchen safety, sanitation and cooking techniques.
- Collaborated effectively with front-of-house team for seamless dining experience and positive customer feedback.
- Monitored stock levels of both ingredients and seasonings, notifying head chef of low levels to support prompt ordering.
Cook
Dandenong Club
02.2021 - 05.2022
- Supported the success of daily operations by assisting chefs with ingredient prep work as needed.
- Followed orders from head chef to establish productive and timely preparation of meals.
- Received deliveries and placed items on proper shelves to restock and organize restaurant pantry.
- Maintained clean and organized work areas at all times to bring safety and quality to food preparation process.
Education
Certificate IV - Commercial Cookery
Sunshine College of Management
Sunshine, VIC05-2022
MBA - Professional Accounting
Torrens University Australia
08-2021
Certificate III - Commercial Cookery
Sunshine College of Management
Sunshine, VIC04-2021
Skills
- Food safety and sanitation practices
- Culinary techniques
- Food quality assurance
- Good customer service skills
Timeline
Chef
Dandenong Club
05.2022 - Current
Cook
Dandenong Club
02.2021 - 05.2022
Certificate IV - Commercial Cookery
Sunshine College of Management
MBA - Professional Accounting
Torrens University Australia
Certificate III - Commercial Cookery
Sunshine College of Management
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