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Niruth Sudam Wijetunga

Niruth Sudam Wijetunga

Caerleon, Newport,Wales

Summary

Culinary professional with expertise in special dietary cooking and leadership in kitchen operations. Proven ability to adapt to menu changes while maintaining high standards of hygiene and food safety. Proficient in pastry preparation, roasting, grilling, and sauce making, with strong skills in food cost analysis and kitchen organization. Aims to lead a dynamic kitchen team to create innovative culinary experiences.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience

Work history

Commis chef

Celtic Manor Resort
Newport, Newport
2022.11 - 2025.10
  • Optimised waste management processes to reduce restaurant expenses.
  • Followed recipes accurately to ensure uniform quality of dishes.
  • Assisted in managing specific kitchen stations as needed.
  • Supported head chef during peak periods to enhance time management within kitchen team.
  • Prepared mise en place tasks prior to service to facilitate smoother operations during busy times.
  • Guided junior staff members to boost overall team effectiveness.

Demi chef de partie

The Celtic Manor Resort
Newport, Newport
2025.10 - 2026.08
  • Developed new recipes, resulting in diverse menu options.
  • Implemented proper storage methods, prolonging freshness of ingredients.
  • Enhanced hygiene standards with strict adherence to health and safety regulations.
  • Assisted in preparing banquets and events, leading to successful large-scale services.

Education

Bachelor of Hotel & Hospitality Management - Business

University of South Wales
Newport
09/2021 - 09/2024

Diploma of Higher Education - Travel, Tourism & Hospitality Management

Esoft Metro Campus
Negombo,Sri Lanka
02/2020 - 07/2020

Business Management Foundation Year - Business

Nawaloka College of Higher Studies
Colombo,Sri Lanka
01/2019 - 01/2020

Skills

  • Special dietary cooking
  • Leadership in kitchen setting
  • Hygiene standards compliance
  • Adaptability with menu changes
  • Pastry preparation
  • High stress resilience
  • Roasting and grilling
  • Kitchen equipment familiarity
  • Food cost analysis
  • Sauce making
  • En-Place" organization
  • Creativity in cooking

Affiliations

  • Working-out

Accomplishments

Motivated culinary professional with competitive cooking experience and a strong eye for detail. Awarded 3rd place in Junior Chef of Wales 2025 for delivering high standards of technique, presentation, and innovation under pressure.

Languages

English
Fluent
Italian
Elementary
Sinhala
Fluent

Timeline

Demi chef de partie

The Celtic Manor Resort
2025.10 - 2026.08

Commis chef

Celtic Manor Resort
2022.11 - 2025.10

Bachelor of Hotel & Hospitality Management - Business

University of South Wales
09/2021 - 09/2024

Diploma of Higher Education - Travel, Tourism & Hospitality Management

Esoft Metro Campus
02/2020 - 07/2020

Business Management Foundation Year - Business

Nawaloka College of Higher Studies
01/2019 - 01/2020
Niruth Sudam Wijetunga