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JANANANDA ATHUKORALA
Doha
Summary
Versatile Chef De Partie with a track record of menu innovation at Gastronomy, enhancing customer base through expertly crafted western, Italian, Arabic, Asian, continental, and fusion dishes. Excelled in kitchen staff mentorship and stringent HACCP compliance, showcasing a blend of creative recipe development and leadership under pressure.
Overview
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Gastronomy
Chef De Partie
02.2021 - Current
Job overview
- Maintained well-organized mise en place to keep work consistent.
- Developed and cooked memorable dishes that brought new customers into establishment.
- Prevented cross-contamination from utensils, surfaces, and pans when cooking and plating meals for food allergy sufferers.
- Trained kitchen staff to perform various preparation tasks under pressure.
Compass Group Qatar
Commis Chef
10.2019 - 01.2021
Job overview
- Observed different kitchen chefs' preparation of sauces, breads, and other items to gain knowledge in diverse cooking and baking techniques.
- Maintained well-organized mise en place to keep work consistent.
- Signed for deliveries, checked items into inventory and stocked goods into proper locations.
- Prepped daily menu items to quickly deliver upon request.
- Oversaw scheduling, inventory management, and supply ordering to maintain fully stocked kitchen.
Maldives Inflight Catering
Cook
12.2017 - 03.2019
Job overview
- Prepared food items in compliance with recipes and portioning control guidelines.
- Prepared multiple orders simultaneously during peak periods with high accuracy rate, maximizing customer satisfaction, and repeat business.
- Changed and sanitized cutting boards, benches, and surfaces between tasks to avoid cross-contamination.
- Set up and prepared cooking supplies and workstations during opening and closing to maximize productivity.
Supreme Hotel
Commis Chef
02.2005 - 07.2010
Job overview
- Prepped daily menu items to quickly deliver upon request.
- Rotated through all prep stations to learn different techniques.
- Planned and directed high-volume food preparation in fast-paced environment.
- Assisted other chefs with ingredients preparation in support of recipes designed by head chef.
Education
K/d/d/ Athulath Mudali Collage SrilankaHigh School
GED
AlisonOnline Assesment
Certificate from Food And Safety Hygiene
01-2023
Maldives Inflight CateringHalal Total Compliance Traning
Certificate
05-2018
Asia Lanka Culinary InstituteNugegoda Srilanka
Culinary Certificate. from Culinary
01-2001
Skills
- Expertise,western,italian,arabic,continental,fusion and mediterranean
- pastry and bakery
- Quality control and food presentation
- Kitchen staff training and mentorship
- Stock management and cost control
- HACCP compliance and food safety
- Creativity in recipe development
- Ability to work under pressure
Languages
srilanka sinhala
Native language
English
Advanced
C1
Timeline
Chef De Partie
Gastronomy
02.2021 - Current
Commis Chef
Compass Group Qatar
10.2019 - 01.2021
Cook
Maldives Inflight Catering
12.2017 - 03.2019
Commis Chef
Supreme Hotel
02.2005 - 07.2010
K/d/d/ Athulath Mudali Collage Srilanka
GED
Alison
Certificate from Food And Safety Hygiene
Maldives Inflight Catering
Certificate
Asia Lanka Culinary Institute
Culinary Certificate. from Culinary
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