Hettiyakandage Vishudha Devsri Fernando
Kitchen Assistant
Helsinki
Summary
Hardworking Kitchen Assistant well-versed in food preparation techniques and inventory management to maintain a consistent stock of needed supplies. Shoulders multiple kitchen tasks in support of cooks and servers. Thrives in busy environments. Responsible job offering proven skills maintaining clean kitchens and promoting customer satisfaction through exceptional service. Dedicated to completing fast-paced work and properly handling food. Service-driven team player good at connecting with people resulting in repeat customers.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Kitchen Assistant
Eezy Palvelut Oy
01.2023 - Current
- Cleaned and organized kitchen stations to promote team efficiency.
- Maintained clean, trash-free workspaces to maximize productivity and safety.
- Washed, peeled, and cut fruits and vegetables in advance to save time on food preparation.
- Cleaned and sanitized dishes and utensils, consistently keeping adequate supplies on hand for expected customer loads.
- Set up and prepared cooking supplies and workstations during opening and closing to maximize productivity
Commercial Cleaner
Top Wash Enterprises
05.2021 - 11.2022
- Cleaned building floors by sweeping, mopping, and scrubbing floors.
- Disinfected restrooms, kitchens, and other common areas to remove bacteria and maintain hygiene standards.
- Handled equipment, chemicals, and materials properly and with caution.
- Improved building cleanliness with continuous sanitizing of high-touch areas.
- Refilled soap dispensers and air fresheners in bathrooms
Chef Assistant
Goldi Sands Hotel
01.2021 - 09.2022
- Managed food preparation activities, such as cutting ingredients to size and preparing sauces and garnishes.
- Prepared and cooked quality meals in high-volume, fast-paced service environments.
- Wrapped, dated, and stored food in refrigerators under standardized temperatures for future uses.
- Maintained cleanliness and order of kitchen prep areas and appliances as well as convenient organization of ingredients.
- Prepped ingredients ahead of time to increase cooking and service speed.
Customer Support Executive
Digital IT Services (Pvt) Ltd
12.2019 - 02.2022
- Provided excellent customer service by efficiently resolving issues and responding to inquiries.
- Listened to customers' questions and concerns to provide answers or responses.
- Managed customer service effectiveness by monitoring performance and assessing metrics.
- Provided customers with updates and periodic statements on service developments and changes in trends.
Trainee
Regent Plaza (Pvt) Ltd
04.2019 - 10.2021
- Learned new materials, processes, and programs quickly.
- Participated in on-the-job training, working closely with supervisors and coworkers and asking appropriate questions.
- Attended training courses to build understanding of processes, techniques, and industry.
- Shadowed senior team members to learn all related jobs and tasks.
Customer Care Coordinator
Singhagiri (Pvt) Ltd
05.2018 - 09.2021
- Air Condition Division
- Communicated with customers to identify needs and expectations.
- Maintained and managed customer files and databases.
Window Cleaner
Care Clean
07.2018 - 05.2021
- Worked 4 hours a day as a part time job
- Cleaned interior and exterior of commercial and residential windows using industry-standard techniques, chemicals and equipment.
- Leveraged ladders, poles, aerial lift equipment and suspended platforms to clean windows and gutters.
Front Office Waiter
Crabs
01.2017 - 11.2020
- Handled customer complaints professionally, resolving issues through diplomatic acknowledgment and commitment to service.
- Bussed and reset tables to keep dining room and work areas clean.
- Shared knowledge of menu items and flavors, enabling customers to make personal decisions based on taste and interest.
Education
No Degree - Hotel, Motel, And Restaurant Management
Colombo International Hotel School
Colombo, Sri Lanka09.2022
High School Diploma -
Ministry of Public Administration And Management
Colombo, Sri Lanka2016
Skills
- Kitchen Supply Management
- Kitchen Station Cleanliness
- Kitchen Equipment Expertise
- Safe Food Handling
- Flexibility
- Learn more
- Positive attitude
- Ability to work under pressure
- Good level of English and started to learn Finnish language
- Ability to work independently
- Good communication skills
- Food hygiene certificate
Certification
Advanced Level Sri Lanka Red Cross Basic First Aid Exam Passed
Ordinary Level and Advanced Level passed
Licensed - Food Hygiene License
Languages
English
Native language
Finnish
Elementary
A2
Timeline
Kitchen Assistant
Eezy Palvelut Oy
01.2023 - Current
Commercial Cleaner
Top Wash Enterprises
05.2021 - 11.2022
Chef Assistant
Goldi Sands Hotel
01.2021 - 09.2022
Customer Support Executive
Digital IT Services (Pvt) Ltd
12.2019 - 02.2022
Trainee
Regent Plaza (Pvt) Ltd
04.2019 - 10.2021
Window Cleaner
Care Clean
07.2018 - 05.2021
Customer Care Coordinator
Singhagiri (Pvt) Ltd
05.2018 - 09.2021
Front Office Waiter
Crabs
01.2017 - 11.2020
No Degree - Hotel, Motel, And Restaurant Management
Colombo International Hotel School
High School Diploma -
Ministry of Public Administration And Management
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