Pirikaran Kanthasamy
Grays,Thurrock
Summary
Detail-oriented food and beverage professional with strong kitchen management aptitude and expertise in juicing and blending techniques, grilling, and the effective use of kitchen equipment. Demonstrates thorough knowledge of nutritional principles, food safety understanding, and strict sanitation standards compliance to support high-quality, safe food preparation. Brings solid understanding of international coffees, coffee pairing suggestions, beverage serving techniques, liquor storage understanding, and food pairing understanding to enhance overall guest experience. Seeking to contribute these skills within a dynamic hospitality or culinary environment focused on quality and consistency.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
year of post-secondary education
Work history
Cook, fast food Attendant, Kitchen Assistant
favorite chicken
Tilbury, Thurrock
2026.02 - Current
- Worked closely with sous chefs for efficient kitchen operations.
- Maintained hygiene standards in the kitchen area, ensuring food safety regulations compliance.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by preparing and serving high-quality meals.
- Ensured freshness and quality of ingredients, maintaining culinary standards.
- Managed multiple orders simultaneously under high pressure situations, meeting service deadlines successfully.
- Maintained clean and sanitary food preparation and storage areas, mitigating health and safety risks.
- Prepared and cooked dishes with accuracy and efficiency for well-timed food service.
Barista
Nami cafe
Arugambey, srilanka,ampara
2024.01 - 2025.10
- Maintained cleanliness of the café area whilst preparing orders.
- Portioned dry ingredients for speedy food preparation.
- Cooked food using grills, griddles and deep-fat fryers.
- Washed and chopped raw ingredients to use in cold or cooked food items.
- Operated electric appliances to cut, blend and mix foodstuffs.
- Reheated pre-prepared food following standard instructions.
- Ordered, received and correctly stored fast food ingredients.
- Cleaned kitchen areas, food counters, and cooking utensils.
- Fulfilled personalised orders with speciality milk options, meeting strict dietary requirements.
- Maintained clean, organised cafe workspaces, enabling co-workers to readily locate required supplies.
- Maintained and operated espresso machines, blenders and commercial coffee brewers.
Education
NVQ Level 3 - Bartender
COLOMBO BARTENDER & BARISTA SCHOOL
srilanka 2024.12 - 2025.02
NVQ Level 3 - Barista
COLOMBO BARTENDER & BARISTA SCHOOL
Srilanka 2024.12 - 2025.02
NVQ Level 2 - Food&Safety HACCP / ISO 22000
COLOMBO BARTENDER & BARISTA SCHOOL
Srilanka 2024.12 - 2025.02
Skills
- Kitchen management aptitude
- Juicing and blending techniques
- Grilling expertise
- Nutritional knowledge
- Sanitation standards compliance
- Use of kitchen equipment
- Coffee pairing suggestions
- Food pairing understanding
- Knowledge of international coffees
- Beverage serving techniques
- Liquor storage understanding
- Food safety understanding
Timeline
Cook, fast food Attendant, Kitchen Assistant
favorite chicken
2026.02 - Current
NVQ Level 3 - Bartender
COLOMBO BARTENDER & BARISTA SCHOOL
2024.12 - 2025.02
NVQ Level 3 - Barista
COLOMBO BARTENDER & BARISTA SCHOOL
2024.12 - 2025.02
NVQ Level 2 - Food&Safety HACCP / ISO 22000
COLOMBO BARTENDER & BARISTA SCHOOL
2024.12 - 2025.02
Barista
Nami cafe
2024.01 - 2025.10