Amila Prabashwara Hadapangoda
Dubai,United arab emirates
Summary
Skilled meat cutter and butcher with over 12 years of experience in processing various meats, including beef, lamb, fish, and poultry. Expertise in maintaining optimal meat temperatures, operating cutting equipment, and ensuring precise portion control. Proficient in preparing, weighing, and packaging meat products while adhering to strict sanitation standards. Recognized for strong interpersonal skills and ability to perform effectively under pressure, both independently and in team settings.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work history
Chef de partie
Mandarin oriental jumeira dubai
2021.05 - Current
- Assisted in butchering and portioning beef, lamb, poultry, and seafood according to hotel standards.
- Supported breaking down of whole primal cuts into steaks, fillets, and portion-controlled products for various restaurant outlets.
- Helped ensure proper storage, labelling, and rotation of meat products, adhering to HACCP and food safety guidelines.
- Maintained hygiene and sanitation in the butchery area.
- Collaborated with sous chef and executive chef to assist in meeting daily kitchen production requirements.
- Monitored meat quality, freshness, and stock levels to aid in providing premium ingredients for service.
- Reduced wastage through careful trimming and yield control techniques.
- Trained and supervised commis chefs and kitchen assistants in proper cutting and handling techniques.
Demi chef de partie
Mandarin oriental jumeira dubai
Dubai, United arab Emirates
2019.01 - 2021.05
- Supported adherence to enhanced hygiene standards and compliance with health and safety regulations.
- Assisted in keeping current with culinary trends and techniques for continuous personal growth.
- Guided junior staff members to elevate overall team performance.
Commis I (Butcher)
Intercontinental Hotel Dubai Festival City
Dubai
2017.09 - 2019.01
- Assisted in selecting various meats to meet consumer preferences.
- Provided customer service by sharing knowledge of cuts and cooking methods.
- Supported inventory management for effective store operations.
Commis I
Millennium airport Hotel Dubai
Dubai
2014.05 - 2017.08
- Assisted sous chef with daily kitchen operations.
- Portioned beef, lamb, veal, and pork accurately.
- Cut bones and trimmed various meats.
- Served customers at the meat counter.
- Advised customers on meat preparation and cooking techniques.
- Prepared appealing product displays.
- Received and inspected deliveries for hygiene compliance.
- Ordered and managed stock effectively.
- Transferred meat stock to cold storage areas.
- Maintained clean and sanitary work conditions.
Commis I (Butcher)
Cinnamon Bey Hotel beruwela srilanka
Beruwela
2012.01 - 2014.01
- Assisted chefs and kitchen staff with food production tasks.
- Supported maintenance of cleanliness and hygiene in work areas following hotel regulations.
- Aided in daily food preparation while staying updated on new products and techniques.
Commis 111, Commis 11
Jetwing sea hotel Sri lanka
2005.01 - 2012.01
- Assisted chef de partie and sous chef with daily kitchen tasks.
- Supported kitchen team in maintaining cleanliness of work areas.
- Followed instructions from supervisors to ensure efficient task completion.
Education
High school -
R Rahula National School
Sri LankaSkills
- Self-motivation and initiative
- Team collaboration
- Public relations expertise
- Meat processing and cutting
- Temperature control knowledge
- Knife and equipment operation
- Meat preparation and packaging
- Portion control proficiency
- Sanitation standards adherence
- Meat grading familiarity
Certification
- Basic level professional cookery course
- Basic Food hygiene certificate.
Computer literary
MS office course
Timeline
Chef de partie
Mandarin oriental jumeira dubai
2021.05 - Current
Demi chef de partie
Mandarin oriental jumeira dubai
2019.01 - 2021.05
Commis I (Butcher)
Intercontinental Hotel Dubai Festival City
2017.09 - 2019.01
Commis I
Millennium airport Hotel Dubai
2014.05 - 2017.08
Commis I (Butcher)
Cinnamon Bey Hotel beruwela srilanka
2012.01 - 2014.01
Commis 111, Commis 11
Jetwing sea hotel Sri lanka
2005.01 - 2012.01
High school -
R Rahula National School