Umal Senadheera
Modbury Heights
Summary
Dynamic culinary professional with a proven track record at Caffe Acqua, excelling in team leadership and inventory management. Skilled in menu planning and food safety, I effectively reduced waste while training staff to maintain high standards during peak service. Committed to delivering exceptional dining experiences through innovative cooking techniques.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Sous Chef
Caffe Acqua
06.2023 - Current
- Managed food preparation tasks during high-volume service periods, ensuring all orders were executed in a timely manner without sacrificing quality or presentation standards.
- Trained kitchen staff to perform various preparation tasks under pressure.
- Planned and directed high-volume food preparation in fast-paced environment.
- Managed inventory levels effectively, resulting in reduced food waste and cost savings for the establishment.
Chef De Partie
Caffe Acqua
09.2019 - 05.2023
- Provided support in all areas of the kitchen as needed, demonstrating versatility and adaptability under pressure.
- Demonstrated strong multitasking abilities, managing multiple stations during busy service periods.
- Operated all kitchen equipment safely to prevent injuries.
- Rotated stock to use items before expiration date.
Commis Chef
Bocelli Ristorante
07.2019 - 08.2019
- Enhanced culinary skills by assisting in the preparation of various dishes under the guidance of experienced chefs.
- Contributed to a well-organized and efficient kitchen by maintaining clean workstations and following sanitation guidelines.
- Assisted other chefs with ingredients preparation in support of recipes designed by head chef.
- Maintained well-organized mise en place to keep work consistent.
Education
Advanced Diploma - Hospitality Management
Queensford College
Adelaide, SA09-2021
Certificate IV - Commercial Cookery
Queensford College
Adelaide, SA02-2020
Skills
- Team leadership
- Kitchen leadership
- Food safety
- Inventory management
- Menu planning
- Cooking techniques
- Allergen awareness
- Supervising food prep
- Knife skills
- Staff training
Timeline
Sous Chef
Caffe Acqua
06.2023 - Current
Chef De Partie
Caffe Acqua
09.2019 - 05.2023
Commis Chef
Bocelli Ristorante
07.2019 - 08.2019
Advanced Diploma - Hospitality Management
Queensford College
Certificate IV - Commercial Cookery
Queensford College
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