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Thushyanthan Kaneshanathamuthali

Thushyanthan Kaneshanathamuthali

Batticaloa

Summary

Productive Bakery Clerk well-versed in providing personable service and meeting customer expectations. Strong familiarity with basic recipes and kitchen equipment acquired over 11 years of industry experience. Committed to contributing to dynamic bakery team. Focused professional creates memorable and delicious baked goods. Creates custom desserts that exceed customer specifications. Hardworking individual offers great task prioritization and time management skills. To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience

Work History

Field Bakery Specialist

Prima Ceylon
04.2019 - Current
  • Maintained tidy and organized work area to comply with cleanliness standards.
  • Checked expiration dates and rotated products to verify freshness and avoid spoilage.
  • Inspected goods to establish accurate pricing and labeling.
  • Trained new bakery staff on company policies and POS system use to maximize job satisfaction, expertise, and team performance.
  • Measured and mixed ingredients accurately to assist in baking process.
  • Decorated and merchandised quality bakery goods to build business reputation and revenue base.
  • Recommended new bakery items to customers based on taste preferences, building rapport and boosting sales.
  • Followed food safety standards when handling ingredients.
  • Prepared all pastry items in accordance with standards of quality, quantity control, taste, and presentation.
  • Trained new employees on bakery methods and procedures.
  • Baked consistent quality items by accurately mixing, dividing, shaping, and proofing.

Pastry Chef

P&S
02.2016 - 03.2019
  • Maintained well-organized mise en place to keep work consistent.
  • Determined quantity of product to prepare for next day operation by maintaining detailed production schedule.
  • Coordinated with kitchen staff to guarantee timely delivery of all pastries, cakes and desserts.
  • Personalized creations for holidays, weddings, graduations, and personal events.
  • Created unique daily specials to drive business growth.
  • Monitored quality of ingredients used in recipes to maintain consistency and safety standards.

Assistant Pastry Chef

The Fab
06.2012 - 01.2016
  • Decorated pastries with different icings and toppings, using spatulas, scrapers and piping bags.
  • Scaled out and mixed ingredients according to recipes and procedures.
  • Oversaw purchasing, storage, and use of kitchen supplies.
  • Prepared wide variety of goods such as cakes, cookies and tarts by following traditional and modern recipes.
  • Created new dessert items for seasonal and special events.

Assistant Head Baker

Sun Shine Food
01.2010 - 05.2012
  • Produced consistently high-quality baked goods for customers.
  • Collaborated with team members to complete tasks and maintain smooth running of bakery.
  • Operated and maintained bakery equipment, including ovens and mixers.
  • Complied with health and safety codes to protect staff and customers.

Education

Frozen Dough Methodology & Troubleshooting

TASTTY
Colombo, Sri Lanka
11.2023

Cake Decoration

P.B.T.C
Colombo, Sri Lanka
10.2023

Food Safety & Hygiene

P.C.L
Colombo, Sri Lanka
05.2023

Cake Methodology & Troubleshooting

P.C.L
Colombo, Sri Lanka
12.2022

Frozen Dough Technology

P.B.T.C
Colombo, Sri Lanka
08.2019

Scrumptious Seasonal Desserts

CHSGA
Colombo, Sri Lanka
04.2019

Tourism And Hotel Operations

Open University Of Sri Lanka
Batticaloa, Sri Lanka
06.2011

Diploma in Information Technology

Micro Skills
Batticaloa, Sri Lanka
11.2009

Advanced Diploma in Hardware & Networking

CSC
Batticaloa, Sri Lanka
07.2005

Skills

  • Wedding Cake Design
  • Dough Handling
  • Equipment Maintenance
  • Scaling and Measuring
  • Yeast Fermentation
  • Piping Techniques
  • Bakery Equipment Operation
  • Temperature Control
  • Team Leadership
  • Quality Control
  • Flavor Pairing
  • Chocolate Work
  • Cost Control
  • Cleanliness Standards
  • Fondant Handling
  • Production Scheduling
  • Staff Supervision
  • Food Safety Compliance
  • Problem Solving
  • Pastry Production

Languages

Tamil
Native language
Sinhala
Proficient
C2
English
Advanced
C1

Timeline

Field Bakery Specialist

Prima Ceylon
04.2019 - Current

Pastry Chef

P&S
02.2016 - 03.2019

Assistant Pastry Chef

The Fab
06.2012 - 01.2016

Assistant Head Baker

Sun Shine Food
01.2010 - 05.2012

Frozen Dough Methodology & Troubleshooting

TASTTY

Cake Decoration

P.B.T.C

Food Safety & Hygiene

P.C.L

Cake Methodology & Troubleshooting

P.C.L

Frozen Dough Technology

P.B.T.C

Scrumptious Seasonal Desserts

CHSGA

Tourism And Hotel Operations

Open University Of Sri Lanka

Diploma in Information Technology

Micro Skills

Advanced Diploma in Hardware & Networking

CSC
Thushyanthan Kaneshanathamuthali