Eranga Mahela
Summary
Diligent Cook possessing excellent cooking skills and strong knowledge of food safety. Proficient in maintaining well-stocked, organized, and clean kitchen areas to maximize productivity. Dedicated team player with punctual nature and open communication style dedicated to working hard.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Line Cook
3 Mariachi's Restaurant
05.2023 - 05.2025
- Prepared multiple orders simultaneously during peak periods with a high accuracy rate, maximizing customer satisfaction and repeat business.
- Prepared food according to applicable regulations, guidelines, and corporate standards.
- Efficiently operated and maintained kitchen equipment.
- Plated and presented all dishes to match established restaurant standards.
- Set up and stocked stations with necessary supplies using the FIFO method.
- Successfully executed techniques under the direction of the sous chef and executive chef.
- Handled the expo position, maintained clear, concise communication between stations to avoid food waste, improved attention to detail, and sent course meals at staggered times with no delays.
- Maintained well-stocked stations with supplies and spices for maximum productivity.
- Grilled meats and seafood to customer specifications.
- Set up and prepared cooking supplies and workstations during opening and closing to maximize productivity.
Prep Cook
Lenny's Famous Lasagna
01.2021 - 04.2023
- Followed established recipes, portions, programs, and procedures.
- Properly assembled and plated food according to menu descriptions.
- Fulfilled sauce, veggie, and protein prep work for 200+ daily orders quickly, efficiently, and timely.
- Worked cooperatively with all restaurant employees.
- Stored food properly and safely by checking dates and labeling items.
- Received shipments and placed items on proper shelves to restock and organize restaurant pantry.
- Trained and assisted new kitchen staff members.
- Washed, peeled, and cut fruits and vegetables in advance to save time on food preparation.
- Operated dishwasher and manually washed dishes to clean all chinaware, silverware, and cooking utensils.
- Maintained clean, hygienic kitchen workspace by sweeping, mopping, and taking out trash.
Grill Cook
Chuck's Roadhouse
08.2019 - 09.2020
- Demonstrated excellent knife skills, resulting in faster food preparation times
- Monitored food temperatures to ensure that food is cooked to the proper temperature
- Created a timeline for each task to ensure that food is cooked and served on time
- Cooked regular menu items and seasonal offerings according to corporate standards and guidelines.
- Cleaned and maintained kitchen equipment regularly.
- Distributed food to team members with efficiency in high-volume environment.
- Verified order accuracy and quality ahead of service to maintain standards.
- Used cost-saving measures to maximize profits.
- Verified accurate portioning of food items and garnishes.
Education
Project Management
York University
06.2024
Skills
- Portioning
- Recipe preparation
- Prep work
- Food presentation
- Professional attitude
- Food storage procedures
- Ordering and stocking
- Kitchen operations
- Inventory management
- Problem-solving
- Food plating
- Team collaboration
- Time management
- Quality control
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Certification
- Smart Serve, Smart Serve Ontario
- Food Handler's Certificate (Reading), SafeCheck Training August 2024
Timeline
Line Cook
3 Mariachi's Restaurant
05.2023 - 05.2025
Prep Cook
Lenny's Famous Lasagna
01.2021 - 04.2023
Grill Cook
Chuck's Roadhouse
08.2019 - 09.2020
Project Management
York University
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