Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
Reference
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Thilina Basnayaka

Thilina Basnayaka

Chef
Lemington Spa,Warwickshire

Summary

My main objective is to obtain some experience in the field of hospitality and use my knowledge and skills for future development. I want to perform well towards the ultimate carrier goals to reach the highest position, brighten up scope and diversity of the venture through my own inherited qualities and skills.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
year of post-secondary education

Work History

Second chef

Care uk ( Priors House )
Leamington Spa , United Kingdom
07.2023 - Current
  • Collaborated with head chef to create innovative, seasonal menus for special events.
  • Oversaw storage and preparation of food items to correct recipe and portioning standards.
  • Responded to dietary concerns and food allergies, creating dishes that met customer needs and palates.
  • Managed food usage by First-In, First-Out (FIFO) rules, avoiding unnecessary waste.

Chef De Partie

Turtle Bay
Royal Leamington Spa , United Kingdom
03.2023 - 07.2023
  • Plated completed meals with meticulous attention to presentation and portion control.
  • Met company portion and serving size standards, maintaining kitchen cost-efficiency.
  • Prepared, produced and packed food in tight timescales.

Sous Chef

Amalya Reach Hotel
Homagama, Sri Lanka
09.2018 - 03.2023
  • Collaborated with staff members to create meals for large banquets.
  • Plated every dish with attractive flair to meet strict restaurant standards and maintain stellar business reputation.

Chef De Partie

Trump International Golf Club Italian Restaurant
, Dubai
01.2018 - 06.2018
  • Mainly focus on Italian dishes and wooden oven pizza.
  • Cooked memorable dishes that brought new customers into establishment.

3rd Commis Chef

Grand Monarch Hotel
, Sri Lanka
01.2014 - 08.2016
  • Assisted other chefs with ingredients preparation in support of recipes designed by head chef.

1st Commi

Amalya Reach Hotel
, Sri Lanka
09.2015 - 09.2016
  • Worked flexible hours across night, weekend and holiday shifts.
  • Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.

Hotel Management Trainee

Cinnamon Grand
Colombo , Sri Lanka
01.2012 - 07.2013
  • Coordinated with waitstaff to regularly clean buffet areas and refill hot and cold items quickly.
  • Provided exceptional service and assistance to guests upon check-in.

Trainee Cook

Sri Lankan Airlines Catering
, Sri Lanka
09.2011 - 05.2012
  • Followed strict standards for food handling and safety, minimizing risks to customers.
  • Restocked inventory and ingredient items to maintain optimal kitchen efficiency.
  • Maintained food safety and sanitation standards.

Education

Commercial Cookery -

Sri Lankan Institute Of Tourism & Hotel Management
03.2011 - 06.2011

Restaurant And Bar -

Sri Lankan Institute Of Tourism & Hotel Management
07.2012 - 12.2012

Certificate 3 In Commercial Cookery -

TAFE SA (Vocational Education And Training
Adelade South Australia
01.2017 - 07.2017

Skills

    Recipes and menu planning

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Accomplishments

I participated in the Care UK Chef of the Year competition and was selected for the final stage

Reference

Available on request

Timeline

Second chef

Care uk ( Priors House )
07.2023 - Current

Chef De Partie

Turtle Bay
03.2023 - 07.2023

Sous Chef

Amalya Reach Hotel
09.2018 - 03.2023

Chef De Partie

Trump International Golf Club Italian Restaurant
01.2018 - 06.2018

Certificate 3 In Commercial Cookery -

TAFE SA (Vocational Education And Training
01.2017 - 07.2017

1st Commi

Amalya Reach Hotel
09.2015 - 09.2016

3rd Commis Chef

Grand Monarch Hotel
01.2014 - 08.2016

Restaurant And Bar -

Sri Lankan Institute Of Tourism & Hotel Management
07.2012 - 12.2012

Hotel Management Trainee

Cinnamon Grand
01.2012 - 07.2013

Trainee Cook

Sri Lankan Airlines Catering
09.2011 - 05.2012

Commercial Cookery -

Sri Lankan Institute Of Tourism & Hotel Management
03.2011 - 06.2011

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