Shehan Sasanka Kankanam Pathiranage

A kitchen helper is an essential part of a kitchen team, assisting chefs and cooks with various tasks to ensure smooth operations. This role provides valuable experience in food preparation, organization, and maintaining cleanliness in a fast-paced environment.

• Facilitated special dish requests and dietary requirements, exceeding customer expectations.
• Performed stringent cleaning and disinfecting processes.
• Assisted chefs and kitchen staff with sous vide, frying and steaming.
• Performed kitchen porter duties, including unloading and checking deliveries.
• Washed cutlery and crockery using industrial dishwashers and manual methods for pristine finish.
• Maintained utensils, knives and kitchen equipment.
• Prepared food to meet company and brand standards.
• Cooperated well with kitchen teams, improving workflow and raising working standards.
• Received and unloaded new inventory for storage in stores.
• Cleaned food preparation and storage areas in line with schedule.
• Rotated stock to keep ingredients fresh.
• Trained junior staff on kitchen processes to meet food preparation standards.
• Helped chefs with requisitioning stock within budget requirements.
• Operated cash point as required, handling and recording payments.
• Kept kitchen areas clean, orderly and well-stocked for smooth service.
• Mastered different types of cuisine, catering to diverse needs.
• Cleared tables and brought used utensils, plates and glassware back to kitchen for cleaning.
• Washed, peeled and chopped vegetables to be used in dishes.
• Used correct ingredients and ratios in preparation for different dishes.
• Collected, washed and sanitised dishes and cooking utensils.
• Prepared simple food items, freeing up cooks to focus on complex work.
• Maintained organised kitchen stations with meticulous care and precision, promoting team productivity.
• Restocked chef workstations with fresh supplies throughout shifts.
• Organised ingredients for planned dishes and associated garnishes.
• Assisted chefs with preparing and presenting food, employing meticulous attention to detail and quality standards.
• Followed good operating practices, safety standards and equipment maintenance protocols to minimise downtime.

A cargo handler plays a crucial role in logistics, transportation, and warehouse operations. Their primary responsibility is to manage the movement, storage, and handling of goods, ensuring efficient operations and proper care of cargo.

• Operated lifting equipment to transport and store stock.
• Loaded packaged goods on to trucks for shipping.
• Moved stock around by hand, using forklift truck or lifting gear.
• Maintained clean, safe and orderly warehouse space.
• Carried out stock control and maintained quality standards high for audits.
• Picked, packed and dispatched high-volume orders, consistently exceeding warehouse performance targets.
• Reported issues and damages to senior warehouse staff, enabling prompt, effective resolutions.
• Maintained and cleaned warehouse equipment following set procedures.
• Sorted materials on warehouse racks and shelves.
• Prepared items for timely dispatch and safe transportation.
• Packed up client furniture, appliances and related goods to move items between locations.
• Coordinated freight movements by maintaining constant communication through radio communication.
• Conducted quality assessment before transporting goods, assessing for breakages or imperfections.
• Tracked storage locations within warehouses, maintaining smooth-running retrieval operations.
• Followed safety guidelines when operating in hazardous environments.
• Maintained employee safety through observation of surroundings when moving cargo.
• Braced and padded items to prevent shifting or damage during transport.
• Completed basic maintenance on material handling equipment, minimising downtime with regular care.
• Scanned cargo to keep track of freight movements.
• Recorded number and quality of products, taking appropriate action of defective items.
• Cleaned and tidied work areas to meet inspection requirements.
• Received deliveries and helped to coordinate storage.
• Completed work following safety rules for best working practices.