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Chamika Maduwantha

Chamika Maduwantha

Dubai,U.A.E
Judge a man by his questions rather than his answers.
Voltaire

Summary

Seeking for substantial responsibility where my past and varied experience would be fully utilized in a career opportunity and where making a significant contribution to the success of my employer which will gain me a career advancement opportunity. Experienced Assistant Chef with ability to lead and direct team of 10 kitchen staff members on effective cooking operations, methods and procedures. Adept at preparing and executing new and creative menu options and assisting head chef with daily preparation of food. Committed to preparing items in timely manner and ensuring each guest is satisfied with both food and service.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education

Work history

Assistant Chef

Istanbul Street Foods
Dubai
05.2021 - Current
  • Responsible for working with the Chef to coordinate and carry out the preparation of all meals
  • Responsible for morning preparation of breakfast
  • Responsible for helping the Chef to prepare meals using a variety of normal kitchen tools, as well as galley appliances such as food processors, mixers, blenders, ovens, ranges and grills
  • Responsible for regularly cleaning and sanitising reefer and freezer interiors
  • Actively involved in cost control, sanitation, menu development, training, recruitment, private dining, and catering.

Service Crew at McDonald's

Dubai
05.2017 - 05.2021
  • Leading and training new crews
  • Support them in their day to day activities which includes: Food production, sales and service
  • Handling cash
  • Handling customer complaints and finding diplomatic solution to them, in coordination of different department within the restaurant to the satisfaction of the customer and adhering strictly to company policies
  • To make sure the availability of products and efficiency of equipment
  • To coordinate the crew to accomplish their daily task and support them at times of difficulty with regards to work.

Store Keeper

Ceylon Pencil Co (Pvt) Ltd
Sri Lanka
09.2016 - 04.2017
  • Responsible to take delivery of all incoming materials and reconcile with purchase orders
  • Responsible to track, document, and resolve any discrepancies on received orders
  • Ensure accuracy of the facility's inventory system by updating records of physical inventory totals, receipts, adjustments, and returns
  • Manage inventory/supplies and ensure they are within the established minimum and maximum levels
  • Keep up-to-date records of receipts, records, and withdrawals from the stockroom
  • Responsible for packing, pricing, labelling, and returning supplies
  • Responsible for stock rotation and coordinate the disposal of surpluses
  • Oversee the handling of freight, the movement of equipment, and minor repairs
  • Manage supplier relations and database as well as maintain high ethical relationships both internally and externally
  • Create purchase orders and utilise purchasing card to perform low-value procurement activities
  • Responsible for shipping cancelled or damaged items back to suppliers as appropriate.

Food & Beverage server

Water's Edge Hotel
Sri Lanka
07.2015 - 08.2016
  • Responsible to present the menu and provide detailed information when asked (e.g
  • About portions, ingredients or potential food allergies)
  • Making menu recommendations, answering questions and sharing additional information with restaurant patrons
  • Responsible to meet with restaurant staff to review daily specials, changes on the menu and service specifications for reservations
  • Arrange table settings and maintain a tidy dining area
  • Responsible to provide good management, training and motivation to junior waiters
  • Responsible for work in all environments and in a group to handle hotel services.

Education

A/L - Commerce and Business Studies

St Anne's College, Sri Lanka
04.2012 - 12.2015

Skills

  • Well experience above mentioned filed
  • Self- confident sincerity hard work and punctuality
  • Responsibilities on duty
  • Honest and dedicated person
  • Key eye on attention to details
  • Committed to providing excellent quality services
  • Able to absorb under pressure situation
  • Extensive cooking experience
  • Ability to create new recipes from popular ingredients
  • Good knowledge of modern cooking devices
  • Effective communication and motivational skills
  • Willingness to learn and improve continuously
  • Highly experienced in providing customer service and staff support services
  • Immense knowledge of time clock system and timekeeping procedures
  • Familiarity with maintaining confidentiality of all agency information
  • Ability to perform strenuous tasks such as frequent walking and carrying heavy objects
  • Ability to manage and execute assigned tasks in normal and adverse work environment
  • Flexible to work several different stations(grill,pantry,fry,prep,flattop,saute)
  • Knowledge of quantity and quality cooking
  • Ability to perform all duties at a higher level of accuracy and speed

Languages

English, Sinhala & Hindi
Fluent

Personal Information

  • Height: 178 cm
  • Weight: 63 kg
  • Date of birth: 08/04/96
  • Nationality: Sri Lankan
  • Marital status: Single

Custom

I certify that all the details provided above are correct to the best of my knowledge and belief.

Timeline

Assistant Chef - Istanbul Street Foods
05.2021 - Current
Service Crew at McDonald's -
05.2017 - 05.2021
Store Keeper - Ceylon Pencil Co (Pvt) Ltd
09.2016 - 04.2017
Food & Beverage server - Water's Edge Hotel
07.2015 - 08.2016
St Anne's College, Sri Lanka - A/L, Commerce and Business Studies
04.2012 - 12.2015
Chamika Maduwantha