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Rukshan Perera

Edmonton,AB

Summary

Adept at optimizing kitchen operations and enhancing food quality, I honed my culinary and multitasking skills at Epicure Food Services. My proactive approach in food preparation and strong commitment to safety procedures significantly reduced waste, ensuring customer satisfaction. My expertise encompasses both efficient cooking techniques and fostering a collaborative team environment.

Offering collaborative spirit and quick learner eager to thrive in culinary setting. Contributes foundational understanding of culinary techniques and ability to follow detailed instructions and recipes. Ready to use and develop skills in food preparation and cooking in [Desired Position] role.

Experienced with various cooking techniques and kitchen operations. Utilizes culinary skills to create flavorful and visually appealing dishes. Knowledge of food safety practices and efficient kitchen workflows.

Talented Cook with excellent experience in fast-paced kitchen environments. Clear communicator with team-oriented focus and advanced skills to effectively work with cashiers and kitchen staff to review and prepare orders. Qualified and hardworking with up-to-date food handling permit.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience

Work History

Cook

Red Spoon Holding Ltd O/a Dairy Queen
06.2023 - Current
  • Maintained clean and organized work areas at all times to bring safety and quality to food preparation process.
  • Prepared food items in compliance with recipes and portioning control guidelines.
  • Set up and prepared cooking supplies and workstations during opening and closing to maximize productivity.
  • Managed time by organizing and prioritizing kitchen duties to prepare and serve food quickly.
  • Prepared multiple orders simultaneously during peak periods with high accuracy rate, maximizing customer satisfaction, and repeat business.
  • Checked for quality, kept track of old and new items and rotated stock to confirm freshness of food and ingredients.
  • Maintained a clean and sanitary workspace, ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations.
  • Prepared meals efficiently under time constraints for timely service during peak hours.
  • Demonstrated strong multitasking skills, managing multiple orders simultaneously without sacrificing quality or presentation.

Commis I Chef

Epicure Food Services
01.2021 - 04.2022
  • Enhanced culinary skills by assisting in the preparation of various dishes under the guidance of experienced chefs.
  • Contributed to a well-organized and efficient kitchen by maintaining clean workstations and following sanitation guidelines.
  • Assisted other chefs with ingredients preparation in support of recipes designed by head chef.
  • Maintained well-organized mise en place to keep work consistent.
  • Rotated through all prep stations to learn different techniques.
  • Prepped daily menu items to quickly deliver upon request.
  • Developed strong multitasking abilities by managing multiple cooking stations during peak hours, ensuring consistent quality output.
  • Supported timely service by preparing ingredients for multiple dishes simultaneously, ensuring all components were ready for plating.
  • Streamlined food preparation processes with proper mise en place, reducing waste and optimizing kitchen efficiency.

Commis II Chef

Yala Village (Private) Limited
08.2014 - 12.2020
  • Oversaw grill, stove, and oven, and cleaned equipment after every shift.
  • Checked freezer and refrigerator prior to each shift to verify correct temperatures.
  • Maintained well-organized mise en place to keep work consistent.
  • Placed orders to restock items before supplies ran out.
  • Handled and stored food to eliminate illness and prevent cross-contamination.
  • Utilized proper cleaning techniques to sanitize counters and utensils used in preparation of raw meat, poultry, fish, and eggs.
  • Optimized food preparation processes, implementing time-saving techniques without compromising quality.
  • Trained kitchen staff to perform various preparation tasks under pressure.
  • Reduced food waste with strategic menu planning and inventory control techniques.
  • Prevented cross-contamination from utensils, surfaces, and pans when cooking and plating meals for food allergy sufferers.

Commis III Chef

Epicure Food Services
07.2014 - 08.2014
  • Oversaw grill, stove, and oven, and cleaned equipment after every shift.
  • Checked freezer and refrigerator prior to each shift to verify correct temperatures.
  • Maintained well-organized mise en place to keep work consistent.
  • Placed orders to restock items before supplies ran out.
  • Handled and stored food to eliminate illness and prevent cross-contamination.
  • Utilized proper cleaning techniques to sanitize counters and utensils used in preparation of raw meat, poultry, fish, and eggs.
  • Optimized food preparation processes, implementing time-saving techniques without compromising quality.
  • Trained kitchen staff to perform various preparation tasks under pressure.
  • Reduced food waste with strategic menu planning and inventory control techniques.
  • Prevented cross-contamination from utensils, surfaces, and pans when cooking and plating meals for food allergy sufferers.

Education

Certificate Level - Studies in Pizza Making & Baking (Infornare)

Epicure School of Hotel Management
Colombo, Sri Lanka
11-2021

Diploma in Professional Cookery - Professional Cookery

Epicure School of Hotel Management
Colombo, Sri Lanka
07-2010

Skills

  • Customer service
  • Cooking
  • Cleaning and organization
  • Food handling
  • Food preparation
  • Multitasking and organization
  • Kitchen organization
  • Strong attention to safe food handling procedures
  • Frying
  • Cooking techniques

Languages

English
Professional Working

Timeline

Cook

Red Spoon Holding Ltd O/a Dairy Queen
06.2023 - Current

Commis I Chef

Epicure Food Services
01.2021 - 04.2022

Commis II Chef

Yala Village (Private) Limited
08.2014 - 12.2020

Commis III Chef

Epicure Food Services
07.2014 - 08.2014

Certificate Level - Studies in Pizza Making & Baking (Infornare)

Epicure School of Hotel Management

Diploma in Professional Cookery - Professional Cookery

Epicure School of Hotel Management

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