MAHESH BIYAGAMA
Wexham,UK
Summary
Culinary professional with expertise in pasta cooking, roasting, and grilling techniques. Proficient in kitchen management, ensuring sanitation compliance and quality control. Experienced in menu creation and dessert innovation, with strong nutritional knowledge. Committed to enhancing culinary experiences through effective kitchen equipment operation and maintenance.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
year of post-secondary education
Work History
Cook
sisila tourist restaurant & bar
Wexham
10.2017 - 12.2023
- Assisted in menu planning for special events or occasions at restaurant.
- Assisted in cost control measures pertaining to procurement of ingredients.
- Prepared variety of international cuisines to cater to diverse clientele.
- Audited regularly expiration dates on packaged foods-ensured no outdated stock was used.
- Ensured freshness and quality of ingredients, maintaining culinary standards.
- Monitored inventory levels, reducing waste through strategic meal planning.
- Managed multiple orders simultaneously under high pressure situations, meeting service deadlines successfully.
- Worked closely with sous chefs for efficient kitchen operations.
- Collaborated with other kitchen staff, fostering team-oriented environment.
- Maintained cleanliness in work areas, upholding high sanitation standards consistently.
- Cooked and plated meals whilst adhering to presentation guidelines set by head chef. Enhanced customer satisfaction by preparing and serving high-quality meals.
- Maintained hygiene standards in kitchen area, ensuring food safety regulations compliance.
- Sourced fresh produce and negotiated prices with suppliers.
- Adhered to health and safety requirements for cleaning surfaces, cooking items and equipment.
- Followed precise recipes detailing ingredient requirements and cooking methods.
- Trained junior cooks on various cooking techniques, enhancing their skill sets.
- Maintained clean and sanitary food preparation and storage areas, mitigating health and safety risks.
- Processed high volume of food orders daily, maintaining accuracy and consistency.
- Stored ingredients at safe temperatures in compliance with food hygiene regulations.
- Minimized food waste with FIFO system, verifying all ingredients stored at correct temperatures.
- During time working with customers, was able to significantly increase number of customers by abut 10%
COMMI- 11
Oceanic garden hotel
Nigambo, Nigambo
07.2008 - 11.2011
- Executed daily tasks with accuracy and efficiency.
- Adapted swiftly to new skills, boosting productivity.
- Delivered tasks consistently within tight deadlines.
- Exhibited professionalism through respect and willingness to assist.
- Maintained flexible schedule, covering nights, weekends, and bank holidays.
- Provided exceptional customer service while managing challenging situations.
- Oversaw daily operations, ensuring optimal productivity levels.
- Managed over 50 customer call per day
Commi 111 and Commi 11
Ceylon continental hotel
Colombo, Sri lanka
04.2005 - 06.2011
- Carried out day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Quickly learned and applied new skills to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.
- Successfully delivered on tasks within tight deadlines.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Consistently arrived at work on time and ready to start immediately.
- Offered friendly, efficient customer service and handled challenging situations with ease.
- Cleaned work areas and equipment to maintain faultless hygiene standards.
- Displayed energy and enthusiasm in fast-paced environment.
- Completed customer orders with speed and accuracy.
- Applied critical thinking to analyse problems, evaluate solutions and select best decisions.
- Oversaw daily operations to achieve high productivity levels.
Education
A-Levels - Account
Galigamuwa college
Sri lanka ,kegalla 12.1999 - 12.2000
Skills
- Roasting and grilling expertise
- Food presentation skills
- Knife handling techniques
- Beverage preparation
- Menu planning and creation
- Sanitation compliance
- Food hygiene enforcement
- Quality control practices
- Kitchen management
- Nutritional knowledge
- Meal preparation and cooking
Timeline
Cook
sisila tourist restaurant & bar
10.2017 - 12.2023
COMMI- 11
Oceanic garden hotel
07.2008 - 11.2011
Commi 111 and Commi 11
Ceylon continental hotel
04.2005 - 06.2011
A-Levels - Account
Galigamuwa college
12.1999 - 12.2000
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