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Anuradha Wickramanayake

Burlington,NJ

Summary

Dynamic culinary professional with extensive experience at Jefferson Hospital and University, excelling in high-volume production and quality assurance. Proven track record in employee training and artistic plating techniques, enhancing customer satisfaction and driving repeat business. Committed to food safety management and creating visually appealing dishes that elevate dining experiences.

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 food handling permit.

Overview

22
22
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Cook

Jefferson Hospital and University
09.2018 - Current
  • Created identical dishes numerous times daily with consistent care, attention to detail, and quality.
  • Prepared multiple orders simultaneously during peak periods with high accuracy rate, maximizing customer satisfaction, and repeat business.
  • Instructed new staff in proper food preparation, storage, use of kitchen equipment and sanitation.
  • Checked for quality, kept track of old and new items and rotated stock to confirm freshness of food and ingredients.
  • Prepared food items in compliance with recipes and portioning control guidelines.
  • Maintained clean and organized work areas at all times to bring safety and quality to food preparation process.

Chef Manager

Flavor Blender Catering
04.2007 - Current
  • Developed kitchen staff through training, disciplinary action, and performance reviews.
  • Placed food orders with suppliers on weekly basis, taking into account kitchen budget and expected demands.
  • Maintained high food quality standards by checking delivery contents to verify product quality and quantity.
  • Recruited and hired employees to build effective culinary team .
  • Kept kitchen staff in compliance with safety and food regulations to reduce opportunities for illness or accidents.
  • Instituted positive kitchen atmosphere for staffers through effective communication, consistent training and skill development.
  • Utilized culinary techniques to create visually appealing dishes.
  • Developed new recipes and flavor combinations to enhance customer dining experience.
  • Implemented food cost and waste reduction initiatives to save money.
  • Oversaw scheduling, inventory management, and supply ordering to maintain fully stocked kitchen.

Chef Manager

Sticky Wicket Grill & Bar
03.2016 - 06.2018
  • Worked closely with front-of-house staff to facilitate excellent customer service.
  • Assisted with menu development and planning.
  • Developed kitchen staff through training, disciplinary action, and performance reviews.
  • Maintained high food quality standards by checking delivery contents to verify product quality and quantity.
  • Instituted positive kitchen atmosphere for staffers through effective communication, consistent training and skill development.
  • Oversaw scheduling, inventory management, and supply ordering to maintain fully stocked kitchen.
  • Implemented food cost and waste reduction initiatives to save money.
  • Recruited and hired employees to build effective culinary team for $500000 annual revenue-producing restaurant.
  • Produced and plated variety of exotic fruit-based desserts and after-dinner cheese plates.

Pastry Cook Assistant

Alfonso's Bakery
05.2003 - 07.2006
  • Personalized creations for holidays, weddings, graduations, and personal events.
  • Managed in-store, pick-up orders and catering needs.
  • Maintained well-organized mise en place to keep work consistent.
  • Oversaw purchasing, storage, and use of kitchen supplies.
  • Mixed icing and other toppings by reading recipes, scaling, and measuring ingredients and operating mixer.
  • Followed food safety standards when handling ingredients.
  • Decorated cakes, cupcakes and other pastries according to customer requests.

Education

Nursing Education

College of Staten Island
Staten Island, NY

Associate Of Applied Science - Culinary

Rowan College At Burlington County
Pemberton, NJ
05-2014

Skills

  • Food safety management
  • Artistic plating techniques
  • Quality assurance expertise
  • Proficient in safe food handling
  • Effective order management
  • High-volume production expertise
  • ServSafe certified
  • Sous vide technique
  • Employee training

Certification

Serve safe certification

Languages

Sinhalese
Full Professional
Hindi
Limited Working

Timeline

Cook

Jefferson Hospital and University
09.2018 - Current

Chef Manager

Sticky Wicket Grill & Bar
03.2016 - 06.2018

Chef Manager

Flavor Blender Catering
04.2007 - Current

Pastry Cook Assistant

Alfonso's Bakery
05.2003 - 07.2006

Nursing Education

College of Staten Island

Associate Of Applied Science - Culinary

Rowan College At Burlington County

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