Indika Lokugamage
Vermilion
Summary
Experienced Baker with passion for creating delicious desserts, pastries and breads. Detail-oriented and works well in fast-paced environments. Skilled in using variety of baking tools and equipment.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Baker
Tim Hortons
02.2023 - Current
- Frost, glaze, fill, decorate cakes and baked goods such as donuts, pastries, strudels, cookies, crullers, muffins, buns and bread.
- Operate machinery such as specialized ovens, cleaning and maintenance of ovens based on MSDS (Material Safety Data Sheets).
- Ensure that the freshness and quality of products meets established standards, showcase the products.
- Draw up production schedules for quality and type of products, prepare the order for supplies.
Pastry & Bakery - Commis II
Earl's Red Hotel Colombo
08.2016 - Current
- Preparing doughs for various items using a weigh scale and ingredient formula sheets
- Mixing doughs in automatic mixers
- Prepare fillings for buns, pastries as required
- Finishing goods such as icing cakes and pastries
- Capable of managing ingredient inventories and to track expiry dates
- Knowledge of food and health industry regulations
- Have advanced ability to multitask and follow instructions given by Pastry Chefs
- Manage the baking ingredients inventory and requesting the purchase of stock
- Creating pastries, baked goods, and confections, by following a set recipe and Decorating pastries and desserts to ensure beautiful and tasteful presentation under supervision and guidance of Pastry Chef.
Associate Baker
Finest Bakes (Pvt) Ltd
12.2014 - 07.2016
- Welcoming and positive customer experience at the bakery counter
- Advise customers on baked goods selection and taking orders
- Track ingredient expiry dates and arranging their use accordingly
- Mixing doughs in automatic mixers
- Report low baked goods stock to the Baker in a timely manner
- Maintain a clean and tidy baked goods counter and performing other duties on request.
Junior Executive - Inventory Control
Benthara Hotel & Bakers (Pvt) Ltd
03.2015 - 11.2015
- Worked on Contract basis and Part Time basis.
Baker - Trainee
Finest Bakes (Pvt) Ltd
06.2013 - 12.2014
Kitchen Helper - Part Time
Spicy Flames Asian Restaurant
09.2009 - 02.2010
- Assist in the preparation of all light foodstuff, snacks and beverages
- Assist with food preparation and cooking as required
- Clean all aspects of the kitchen area and storeroom
- Keep the cooking equipment clean
- Follow and implement the kitchen safety regulations
- (I worked here during my University student period and therefore, I was only permitted to work 20 hours per week on part-time basis and also I was paid on 'cash in hand' basis
- Hence, I do not have any work related references pertaining to aforesaid working period.)
Education
Diploma In Pastry and Bakery -
SUNRAY HOTEL SCHOOL
Advanced Diploma In Hospitality Management -
ON SKY GLOBAL INSTITUTE
Bachelor of Business - Management Major -
Edith Cowan University - Australia
12.2012
Holmes glen College - Melbourne Australia -
University Transfer Program Conducted by Australian College of Business & Technology Sri Lanka
07.2010
Advanced Diploma of Commerce -
Holmes glen Tafe Melbourne, Australia
07.2008
GCE Advanced Level Examination -
Ananda College Colombo 10, Sri Lanka
01.2006
GCE Ordinary Level Examination -
Thurstan College Colombo 03, Sri Lanka
01.2003
Skills
- Team Work
- Adaptability and striving for perfection
- Flexibility to change
- Excellent communication skills
- Excellent presentation skills
- Strong interpersonal skills
- Dedication for hard work
DECLARATION
I hereby certify that the above details are true and accurate to the best of my
knowledge.
Indika Gayan Lokugamage Date: 01.10.2021
Languages
English
Full Professional
Certification
- Diploma In Pastry and Bakery - SUNRAY HOTEL SCHOOL (SRI LANKA) - 2013-01-03
- Advanced Diploma In Hospitality Management - ON SKY GLOBAL INSTITUTE (USA) - 2020-04-04
- IELTS
LISTENING - 6.0
READING - 7.0
WRITING - 6.5
SPEAKING - 5.5
REFERENCES
Mr. Emal Gunasekara
Managing Director
Earl's Court Hotels Group
Mobile: +94777780808
Dr. Rushda Akram
Managing Director
Finest Bakes Institute (Pvt) Ltd
Sri Lanka
Mobile +94777445259
Ms. Isaac, Billie
Assistant Manager
Tim Hortons
Vermilion, AB, T9X0A8
Mobile 639 536 0400
Timeline
Baker
Tim Hortons
02.2023 - Current
Pastry & Bakery - Commis II
Earl's Red Hotel Colombo
08.2016 - Current
Junior Executive - Inventory Control
Benthara Hotel & Bakers (Pvt) Ltd
03.2015 - 11.2015
Associate Baker
Finest Bakes (Pvt) Ltd
12.2014 - 07.2016
Baker - Trainee
Finest Bakes (Pvt) Ltd
06.2013 - 12.2014
Kitchen Helper - Part Time
Spicy Flames Asian Restaurant
09.2009 - 02.2010
Diploma In Pastry and Bakery -
SUNRAY HOTEL SCHOOL
Advanced Diploma In Hospitality Management -
ON SKY GLOBAL INSTITUTE
Bachelor of Business - Management Major -
Edith Cowan University - Australia
Holmes glen College - Melbourne Australia -
University Transfer Program Conducted by Australian College of Business & Technology Sri Lanka
Advanced Diploma of Commerce -
Holmes glen Tafe Melbourne, Australia
GCE Advanced Level Examination -
Ananda College Colombo 10, Sri Lanka
GCE Ordinary Level Examination -
Thurstan College Colombo 03, Sri Lanka
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