Ashan Kariyawasam
YELLOWKNIFE,NT
Summary
Results-driven Assistant Kitchen Manager with expertise in food safety, staff training, and inventory control. Enhances kitchen operations by ensuring compliance with sanitation standards and fostering effective team communication. Coordinates seamless workflows to deliver exceptional service quality.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Assistant Kitchen Manager
Boston Pizza
Yellowknife, Northwest Territories
09.2022 - Current
- Supervised kitchen staff to optimize food preparation and enhance service quality.
- Coordinated inventory management and ordered kitchen supplies and ingredients to ensure readiness for service.
- Trained new employees on food safety and hygiene standards in a fast-paced environment.
- Monitored kitchen operations to uphold high standards of food presentation and taste.
- Implemented cleaning schedules to uphold cleanliness and sanitation in the kitchen.
- Collaborated with front-of-house staff to streamline service during peak hours.
- Maintained a clean work environment by adhering to sanitation guidelines.
- Organized inventory and placed orders for food, equipment, and supplies to maintain appropriate stock levels.
- Ensured compliance with all health and safety regulations in the kitchen area.
- Assisted with the hiring, training and supervision of kitchen staff.
- Coordinated scheduling of cooks and other kitchen personnel to meet restaurant needs.
- Evaluated employee performance regularly through observation of job duties during shifts.
- Provided ongoing coaching and mentoring to staff members to encourage professional development.
- Performed regular audits of supplies used in preparation of meals to ensure freshness.
Education
Higher Diploma in Business Management -
National Institute Business Management
Sri Lanka11-2015
Diploma In Hotel Operation -
Harpo's School of Hospitality & Tourism Management
Sri Lanka10-2015
Advanced Diploma in Business Managenent -
National Institute Business Management
Sri Lanka11-2013
Certificate Course in Business Management -
National Institute of Business Management
Sri Lanka12-2012
Skills
- food safety
- kitchen management
- inventory control
- staff training
- quality assurance
- supply chain management
- cost control
- effective communication
- team leadership
- performance evaluation
- crisis management
- problem solving
- time management
- Food safety compliance
- Waste reduction
- Food preparation
- Sanitation standards
- Scheduling staff
- Ordering supplies
- Health inspections
Certification
- Advanced Food Certification
Timeline
Assistant Kitchen Manager
Boston Pizza
09.2022 - Current
Higher Diploma in Business Management -
National Institute Business Management
Diploma In Hotel Operation -
Harpo's School of Hospitality & Tourism Management
Advanced Diploma in Business Managenent -
National Institute Business Management
Certificate Course in Business Management -
National Institute of Business Management