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Ranehipurage Thilan Manjula Lal Jayathilaka

London

Summary

Safety-focused and experienced food production professional with strong background in sanitation, baking, batch preparation, and maritime culinary leadership. Completed training across all sanitation zones at The Original Cakerie including mixers, depositors, conveyors, packaging lines and washdown. Fully authorized with Personal LOTO Tag (#L8452). Prepared to transition into Relief Mixer role.

Overview

2026
2026
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Sanitation Worker - Production & Equipment Cleaning

The Original Cakerie
01.2025 - Current
  • Completed all-zone sanitation training (Zones 1-5)
  • Cleaned mixers, depositors, belts, conveyors, tanks
  • Supported production startups
  • Followed GMP/HACCP
  • LOTO Authorized (#L8452)

Cook (Google & Shopify Corporate Kitchens)

Aramark
Toronto, Ontario
01.2019 - 01.2020
  • Large-scale food preparation
  • Strict HACCP adherence
  • Ingredient prep & portioning
  • • Prepared hot meals, baked items, and large-scale batches for high-volume corporate dining.
  • • Followed strict HACCP and food safety procedures during cooking and service.
  • • Completed ingredient prep, portioning, and accurate recipe measurements.
  • • Maintained clean and organized kitchen workstations to support efficient service.
  • • Worked as part of a fast-paced team serving 300+ employees daily.

Production Associate - GMP

Weed Me
Pickering, Ontario
01.2021 - 01.2022
  • • Performed GMP-compliant production tasks including weighing, labeling, packaging, and documenting cannabis products.
  • • Maintained precise measurements and batch accuracy to meet regulatory and quality-control requirements.
  • • Prepared, organized, and sanitized production areas to comply with Health Canada sanitation and safety standards.
  • • Operated basic production equipment and followed SOPs to ensure consistency and product quality.
  • • Completed inventory counts, tracked materials, and supported efficient workflow on production line.
  • • Collaborated with team members to meet daily production targets with strong attention to detail and reliability.

Chief Cook - Merchant Navy (International)

Mercantile Marine Management Ltd
N/A, N/A
01.2002 - 01.2014
  • Led galley operations for ship crews
  • Managed large-scale batch food production
  • Safety, hygiene, documentation
  • Supervised kitchen staff to ensure timely meal preparation and adherence to quality standards.
  • Developed and implemented seasonal menus based on ingredient availability and customer preferences.
  • Maintained inventory control, minimizing waste through efficient stock management practices.
  • Trained new employees on food safety protocols and proper cooking techniques to enhance kitchen operations.

Baking & Food Production Assistant

Prima Baking
  • Certified baking, dough workshops

Education

Certified baking - dough workshops

Prima Baking

Skills

  • Mixer & depositor equipment knowledge
  • Batch consistency understanding
  • LOTO safety (#L8452)
  • GMP
  • WHMIS
  • HACCP
  • Dough and baking training
  • Fast-paced production
  • Teamwork & communication
  • Team collaboration
  • Meeting deadlines
  • Production support
  • Inventory monitoring
  • Production background
  • Verbal and written communication
  • Production workflow

Accomplishments

    1. Improved equipment cleanliness and safety

    Ensured mixers, depositors, conveyors, and production lines were cleaned accurately and on time, supporting safe and efficient daily start-up operations.

    2. Completed all sanitation zones during training

    Successfully completed full training across Zones 1–5, including washdown, production lines, warehouse sanitation, and LOTO procedures.

    3. Supported production by reducing startup delays

    Helped minimize production downtime by completing sanitation tasks quickly and correctly, allowing mixer operators and line workers to start batches on schedule.

    4. Demonstrated strong understanding of GMP, HACCP & LOTO

    Applied safety and food-handling standards consistently, contributing to a compliant and safe work environment.

    5. Managed large-scale batching as Chief Cook (12 years)

    Prepared consistent, high-quality batches for large groups, maintaining accuracy in recipes, measurements, and timing.

    6. Improved workflow in corporate kitchens (Aramark)

    Supported efficient meal preparation at Google and Shopify kitchens, maintaining high-quality standards and excellent teamwork.

    7. GMP production accuracy at Weed Me

    Handled precise product measurements, labeling, and tracking in a regulated GMP environment.

    8. Strong attendance and reliability

    Maintained an excellent attendance record and demonstrated dependability during

Certification

  • Ship's Cook - MLC 2006
  • Baking Certifications - Prima Baking Centre
  • LOTO Authorization (#L8452)
  • WHMIS, First Aid, Fire Safety
  • Security Duties, Safety Awareness

Languages

English
Professional Working

Timeline

Sanitation Worker - Production & Equipment Cleaning

The Original Cakerie
01.2025 - Current

Production Associate - GMP

Weed Me
01.2021 - 01.2022

Cook (Google & Shopify Corporate Kitchens)

Aramark
01.2019 - 01.2020

Chief Cook - Merchant Navy (International)

Mercantile Marine Management Ltd
01.2002 - 01.2014

Baking & Food Production Assistant

Prima Baking

Certified baking - dough workshops

Prima Baking
Ranehipurage Thilan Manjula Lal Jayathilaka