Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
Training
Disclaimer
Languages
Bronze Medal for pastry Qatar culinary competition at 2015
Timeline
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Gaya Heenkenda

Gaya Heenkenda

Ponoka

Summary

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.

Professional culinary artist with focus on pastry arts, delivering exquisite creations for upscale dining experiences. Known for collaborative spirit and dedication to achieving exceptional results. Reliable and adaptable, consistently meeting diverse and evolving kitchen demands. Skilled in precise baking, creative design, and maintaining high standards of food safety.

Skilled Baker with exceptional knowledge of baking times, methods, temperatures, and flavors. Well-versed in proper function and maintenance of bakery utensils and equipment.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience

Work History

Pastry Chef

Castle Hospitality Group Ltd
03.2023 - Current
  • Determined quantity of product to prepare for next day operation by maintaining detailed production schedule.
  • Developed cross-functional relationships with other departments, ensuring smooth operations and timely completion of tasks during special events or peak business hours.
  • Implemented efficient production techniques, reducing waste and improving overall pastry quality.
  • Effectively managed multiple tasks simultaneously during high-volume periods, maintaining consistent quality across all products.
  • Developed new pastry recipes for seasonal menus, resulting in increased sales and positive feedback.
  • Maintained a clean and organized kitchen workspace, ensuring compliance with health regulations.

CDP PASTRY AND BAKERY

Varu by atmosphere
01.2021 - Current
  • Oversaw production and quality for pastry for a restaurant
  • Managed a team of up to7 staff
  • Responsible for training incoming team members
  • Researched and developed new and creative recipes and items

CDP PASTRY AND BAKERY

Kempinski Hotel Muscat
01.2018 - 01.2021
  • Oversaw and executed pastry production for restaurant and banquet service
  • Ensure that your section of the kitchen is kept clean and tidy at all times
  • Follows good preservation standards for the proper handling of all food products at the right temperature
  • Check the stocks & make purchase orders

DCDP PASTRY AND BAKERY

Kanuhura Resort and Spa
01.2016 - 01.2017

COMMI1 PASTRY AND BAKERY

The Torch Doha
01.2014 - 01.2016

COMMI1 PASTRY AND BAKERY

Nour Arjaan by Rotana
01.2013 - 01.2014

COMMI2 PASTRY AND BAKERY

Zitahli Resort & Spa
01.2012 - 01.2013

COMMI3 PASTRY AND BAKERY

Keels super bakery
01.2010 - 01.2012

COMMI3 PASTRY AND BAKERY

Mahaweli Reach hotel
01.2008 - 01.2010

Education

PROFESSIONAL COOKERY -

Sri Lanka Institute of Tourism and Hotel Management (SLITHM)
01.2008

HIGHER DIPLOMA OF COMPUTER SCIENCE - undefined

Infortec International Institute
01.2006

DIPLOMA IN HOSPITALITY MANAGEMENT - undefined

Colombo International Hotel School
01.2005

PASSED G.C.E.(O/L) EXAMINATION - undefined

01.2002

Skills

  • Bread Production
  • Chocolate Work and Tempering
  • Cake Decorating
  • Classical Techniques
  • Large-scale Production
  • Creation and conversion of receipts
  • Management
  • Communication skills
  • Pastry techniques
  • Pastry preparation
  • Ingredient knowledge
  • Restaurant experience
  • Dessert preparation

Accomplishments

  • Used Microsoft Excel to develop inventory tracking spreadsheets.
  • Resolved product issue through consumer testing.

Training

  • Has pursued studies and completed all requirements of servsafe food handler course2022
  • Has pursued studies and completed all requirements for a course on the development and implementation of HACCP
  • Obtained a Bronze medal for Petit fours at The Salon Culinary Chefs Competition2015 in Doha Qatar.

Disclaimer

I sincerely hope the information provided is sufficient to make a fair judgment of the nature of the work along with experience which I have gained for me to be considered for the above position. I will carry out my duties to the best of my ability.

Languages

English
Full Professional

Bronze Medal for pastry Qatar culinary competition at 2015


This certificate is to recognize and certify that
Chef Gayan Heenkenda
has been named the official
Winner
of the Salon Culinaire category
PETIT FOURS

H Q 2 0 1 5 S C 2 0 1 5

Qatar

Timeline

Pastry Chef

Castle Hospitality Group Ltd
03.2023 - Current

CDP PASTRY AND BAKERY

Varu by atmosphere
01.2021 - Current

CDP PASTRY AND BAKERY

Kempinski Hotel Muscat
01.2018 - 01.2021

DCDP PASTRY AND BAKERY

Kanuhura Resort and Spa
01.2016 - 01.2017

COMMI1 PASTRY AND BAKERY

The Torch Doha
01.2014 - 01.2016

COMMI1 PASTRY AND BAKERY

Nour Arjaan by Rotana
01.2013 - 01.2014

COMMI2 PASTRY AND BAKERY

Zitahli Resort & Spa
01.2012 - 01.2013

COMMI3 PASTRY AND BAKERY

Keels super bakery
01.2010 - 01.2012

COMMI3 PASTRY AND BAKERY

Mahaweli Reach hotel
01.2008 - 01.2010

HIGHER DIPLOMA OF COMPUTER SCIENCE - undefined

Infortec International Institute

DIPLOMA IN HOSPITALITY MANAGEMENT - undefined

Colombo International Hotel School

PASSED G.C.E.(O/L) EXAMINATION - undefined

PROFESSIONAL COOKERY -

Sri Lanka Institute of Tourism and Hotel Management (SLITHM)
Gaya Heenkenda