EKANAYAKE MUDIYANSELAGE GIHAN LAHIRU ABEYSINGHE
Tauranga,Papamoa Beach
Summary
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
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Chef De Partie
The Pacific Coast Village
07.2022 - Current
- Planned and directed high-volume food preparation in fast-paced environment.
- Prevented cross-contamination from utensils, surfaces, and pans when cooking and plating meals for food allergy sufferers.
- Mentored kitchen staff to prepare each for demanding roles.
- Plated every dish with attractive flair to meet strict restaurant standards and maintain stellar business reputation.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of current culinary trends and techniques.
- Modernized work processes to reduce guest wait times and boost daily output.
- Coordinated with team members to prepare orders on time.
- Worked closely with front-of-house staff to facilitate excellent customer service.
- Assisted with menu development and planning.
- Participated in food tastings and taste tests.
- Utilized culinary techniques to create visually appealing dishes.
- Doing Functions , Dinner service , Cafe Service.
Chef De Partie
The Tavern
02.2021 - 05.2022
- Maintained well-organized mise en place to keep work consistent.
- Rotated stock to use items before expiration date.
- Plated meals paying special attention to garnishes and overall presentation.
- Operated all kitchen equipment safely to prevent injuries.
- Prevented cross-contamination from utensils, surfaces, and pans when cooking and plating meals for food allergy sufferers.
Chef De Partie
The CornerBar
05.2019 - 02.2021
- Maintained well-organized mise en place to keep work consistent.
- Rotated stock to use items before expiration date.
- Plated meals paying special attention to garnishes and overall presentation..
- Complied with portion and serving sizes as per restaurant standards.
- Prepared items for roasting, sauteing, frying and baking.
- Trained kitchen staff to perform various preparation tasks under pressure.
Commis Chef
The CornerBar
03.2018 - 05.2019
- Assisted other chefs with ingredients preparation in support of recipes designed by head chef.
- Maintained well-organized mise en place to keep work consistent.
- Prepped daily menu items to quickly deliver upon request.
- Rotated through all prep stations to learn different techniques.
- Observed different kitchen chefs' preparation of sauces, breads, and other items to gain knowledge in diverse cooking and baking techniques.
- Worked with chef de partie to learn storage locations of fresh ingredients for daily use by station staff.
- Signed for deliveries, checked items into inventory and stocked goods into proper locations.
Education
City And Guilds Cookery(L4,L5) - COOKERY
City And Guilds
NSIANew Zealand Diploma In Cookery(Advanced)(L5) - Culinary Arts
NSIA
Symond Street, Auckland11.2019
New Zealand Certificate In Cookery(L4) - Culinary Arts
NSIA
Symond Street Auckland11.2018
Food Safety Certificate - Culinary Arts
NSIA
Symond Street , Auckland05.2018
Skills
- Farm-to-Table
- Update the FCP and take the actions
- Production Preparation
- Estimate Food Needs
- Brand Loyalty
- Effective Communication
- A High-level of discipline
- Consistent Presentations
- Verify Food Quality
- Dietary Requirements
- Safety and Sanitation Standards
- Cook Consistent Dishes
- Plating Design
- Inventory control and management
- Professional Relationships
- Guest Satisfaction
- Budgeting and Cost Control
- Menu Planning
- Culinary Trends Monitoring
Timeline
Senior Chef De Partie
The Pacific Coast Village
07.2022 - Current
Chef De Partie
The Tavern
02.2021 - 05.2022
Chef De Partie
The CornerBar
05.2019 - 02.2021
Commis Chef
The CornerBar
03.2018 - 05.2019
City And Guilds Cookery(L4,L5) - COOKERY
City And Guilds
New Zealand Diploma In Cookery(Advanced)(L5) - Culinary Arts
NSIA
New Zealand Certificate In Cookery(L4) - Culinary Arts
NSIA
Food Safety Certificate - Culinary Arts
NSIA
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