Ranjan Desappriya
Sharjah
Summary
Adept at leading kitchen operations, I significantly enhanced menu offerings and customer satisfaction at Capri Pizza Restaurant through innovative recipe development and rigorous staff training. My expertise in food safety and creative menu design, coupled with exceptional time management, consistently ensures high-quality culinary experiences.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Pizza Chef//Supervisor of Operations
Capri Pizza Restaurant
Sharjah
01.2023 - Current
- Preparation and oversight of high-quality Italian pizzas and italics Pasta ensuring consistency in taste and presentation according to established recipes
- Management and supervision of kitchen staff, including task delegation and monitoring performance to maintain efficiency during peak hours
- Inventory control and procurement of ingredients, guaranteeing stock availability while minimizing waste
- Enforcement of health, safety, and hygiene standards in compliance with UAE regulations within the kitchen environment
- Training new staff in food preparation techniques, customer service etiquette, and restaurant policies to uphold operational standards
- Collaboration with management to design new menu items based on customer preferences and feedback, contributing to increased sales and customer satisfaction
Commi Chef/Pizza Chef
Seedevi Family Restaurant
SR LANKA
01.2019 - 07.2022
- Preparation and cooking of dishes on the hot range, ensuring timely service and adherence to quality standards
- Assembly and presentation of a variety of fresh salads, maintaining consistency in taste and appearance
- Precision in preparing pizzas, from dough preparation to topping selection and baking, ensuring high-quality results
- Collaboration within the kitchen team to maintain smooth workflow during peak service times
- Adherence to hygiene and food safety standards throughout all stages of food preparation
- Contribution to menu innovation by assisting in creating new dishes or improving existing recipes based on customer feedback
Pizza Chef
Papa John's Pizza
Dammam
01.2017 - 12.2019
- Prepared and cooked a variety of pizza orders in compliance with established recipes and customer-specific requirements
- Ensured high-quality food standards by maintaining proper preparation, cooking procedures, and presentation guidelines
- Operated kitchen equipment efficiently, including ovens, slicers, and dough mixers, to optimize workflow in a fast-paced environment
- Monitored inventory levels to maintain stock of essential ingredients, reducing downtime and preventing delays during peak hours
Hot Range Cook
The Grand Hotel
Sri Lanka
02.2012 - 02.2016
- Adhered to food safety standards when storing and preparing foods.
- Checked quality of food products to meet high standards.
Kitchen Helper
Dulyana hotel
01.2010 - 01.2012
- Offered to assist with additional tasks to keep projects on-task and meet tight deadlines
- Collaborated positively with peers and other staff members to maintain friendly, supportive, and cooperative work atmosphere
Butcher/service Assistant
Cargils Ceylon Limited
12.2007 - 01.2010
- Maintained clean and sanitary work environment in compliance with health regulations
- Ensured that all meat products were stored at appropriate temperatures for food safety purposes
Education
G.C.E(A/L) -
sri Lanka01.2007
G.C.E(O/L) -
sri Lanka01.2004
Skills
- Food Safety and Regulations
- Ergonomic Cooking Techniques
- Cost-Saving Ordering Procedures
- Creative Menu Design
- Time Management
- Dough and Sauce Preparation
- Kitchen organization
- Recipe modification
- Food presentation
- Staff training
- Hospitality service expertise
- Knife skills
Certification
- Complete Food safety Program GHP Manager course in UAE.
- Complete basic Hygiene, food safety training program conducted by hygiene and food safety Department of Jawad Business Group Restaurant division of Saudi Arabia, Dammam.
- Followed an Inventory System in stock handling and food control Training.
- Foreign employment training at ministry of foreign employment.
Languages
- English
- Hindi
- Arabic
Languages
Sinhala
First Language
English
Upper Intermediate (B2)
B2
Hindi
Elementary (A2)
A2
Arabic
Elementary (A2)
A2
Timeline
Pizza Chef//Supervisor of Operations
Capri Pizza Restaurant
01.2023 - Current
Commi Chef/Pizza Chef
Seedevi Family Restaurant
01.2019 - 07.2022
Pizza Chef
Papa John's Pizza
01.2017 - 12.2019
Hot Range Cook
The Grand Hotel
02.2012 - 02.2016
Kitchen Helper
Dulyana hotel
01.2010 - 01.2012
Butcher/service Assistant
Cargils Ceylon Limited
12.2007 - 01.2010
- Complete Food safety Program GHP Manager course in UAE.
- Complete basic Hygiene, food safety training program conducted by hygiene and food safety Department of Jawad Business Group Restaurant division of Saudi Arabia, Dammam.
- Followed an Inventory System in stock handling and food control Training.
- Foreign employment training at ministry of foreign employment.
G.C.E(A/L) -
G.C.E(O/L) -
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