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NIRMALA SENADIRA

Wellsford,New Zealand

Summary

As an innovative and passionate culinary artist, I specialize in Sri Lankan cuisine with an emphasis on farm-to-table ingredients. With over 3 years of experience in local kitchens, I bring a deep respect for tradition, balanced with a flair for creativity and experimentation. My culinary journey includes working in the kitchen at White Villa Restaurant, Maha Gonaduwa.

Overview

2025
2025
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Kitchen Helper

CHEF

White Villa Restaurant
11.2023 - 07.2024
  • Food Preparation and Cooking: Oversee the preparation and cooking of all dishes, ensuring they meet the restaurant's standards for quality, taste, and presentation
  • Step in to cook during peak hours or for special occasions
  • Quality Control: Monitor and maintain high standards of food quality, including taste, texture, and appearance
  • Ensure that dishes leaving the kitchen are consistent and meet customer expectations
  • Inventory and Cost Management: Manage inventory, including ordering supplies, monitoring stock levels, and reducing waste
  • Control food costs by optimizing the use of ingredients and managing portion sizes
  • Event and Special Menu Planning: Design special menus for events, holidays, or private functions
  • Work with clients to tailor menus to their specific needs and preferences
  • Collaboration with Management: Work closely with restaurant management to align kitchen operations with the overall goals and vision of the establishment
  • Participate in meetings to discuss business strategies, customer feedback, and future plans
  • Staff Training and Development: Train and mentor kitchen staff, helping them develop their skills and advance their careers
  • Provide ongoing feedback and conduct performance evaluations

JUNIOR CHEF

White Villa Restaurant
10.2022 - 10.2023
  • Food Preparation: Assist in the preparation of ingredients, including washing, chopping, and portioning vegetables, meats, and other components needed for various dishes
  • Basic Cooking: Prepare and cook simple dishes under the supervision of senior chefs, such as soups, sauces, appetizers, and basic entrees
  • Kitchen Organization: Maintain a clean, organized, and well-stocked kitchen
  • Ensure that all ingredients are properly stored, labeled, and rotated according to the kitchen's standards
  • Assisting Senior Chefs: Support the head chef, sous chef, and other kitchen staff with tasks as needed, including plating dishes, garnishing, and handling kitchen equipment
  • Inventory Management: Assist in inventory control by monitoring stock levels, reporting shortages, and helping with ordering supplies
  • Assisting with Menu Development: Provide input or suggestions during menu planning sessions and contribute ideas for new dishes or improvements

Education

O/L

Maha Gonaduwa College
12.2004

Skills

  • Making Sri Lankan traditional cuisine
  • Making Sri Lankan desserts
  • Serving comforting family-style meals
  • Serving elegant, multi-course feasts
  • Making birthday cakes
  • Making cake structures
  • Making sweets
  • Baking basics

Certification

  • SCREEN PAINTER CERTIFICATION, Vocational Training Authority of Sri Lanka, 04/01/04, 06/30/04
  • DIPLOMA IN PATTERN MAKER, Siriliya Institute of Sri Lanka, 04/01/06, 10/31/06
  • CERTIFICATE COURSE - PART-TIME, National Youth Service Council, Mahargama, Sri Lanka, 01/01/08, 07/31/08

Languages

Sinhala
Native or Bilingual
English
Professional Working

Timeline

CHEF

White Villa Restaurant
11.2023 - 07.2024

JUNIOR CHEF

White Villa Restaurant
10.2022 - 10.2023

Kitchen Helper

O/L

Maha Gonaduwa College

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