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About Melbourne Polytechnic
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Anura Jayasuriya

Anura Jayasuriya

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Anura is a professional chef and culinary instructor at Melbourne Polytechnic. Anura was the chef saucier at the Atlantic Group in Central Pier Docklands from 2013. He was responsible for all the proteins, stocks and soups for up to 1600 customers. He brings years of real world industry experience to Melbourne Polytechnic’s Hospitality department. 

Anura has taught at Melbourne Polytechnic since 2017, maintaining his work as a professional chef. He uses his professional career experience to teach his students practical applications of culinary theory, all with a real world foundation.  Anura enjoys engaging with his students and promotes reflection at the end of each session for continuous improvement for both students and teacher. Anura holds a Certificate IV in Commercial Cookery and a Certificate IV in Training and Assessment. He is currently studying for his Diploma in Vocational Education and Training.  

Cookery Courses at Melbourne Polytechnic

Certificate III in Commercial Cookery - Non-apprenticeship SIT30821
Hospitality - Full Time, Part Time - Preston
Free Tafe VTAC Hospitality - Full Time, Part Time - Preston
Are you interested in carving a career in the thriving hospitality scene? Food is a necessity of life and people with skills in Commercial Cookery can work anywhere from the local pub to top international restaurants and hotels. If you want to gain skills in the culinary industry, our popular Certificate III in Commercial Cookery SIT30821 is the right choice for you.
Certificate IV in Kitchen Management SIT40521
Hospitality - Full Time - Preston
Free Tafe Hospitality - Full Time - Preston
Are you an aspiring head chef or restaurant owner? Our Certificate IV in Kitchen Management SIT40521 provides the ingredients and techniques you need to cook up a tantalizing career.
Certificate III in Commercial Cookery - Apprenticeship SIT30821
Hospitality - Apprentice, Part Time - Preston
VTAC Hospitality - Apprentice, Part Time - Preston
Are you interested in carving a career in the thriving hospitality scene? Food is a necessity of life and people with skills in Commercial Cookery can work anywhere from the local pub to top international restaurants and hotels. If you want to gain skills in the culinary industry, our popular Certificate III in Commercial Cookery SIT30821 is the right choice for you.