Warsha Abeysekara
Vancouver,BC
Summary
Skilled Baker apprentice with exceptional knowledge of baking times, methods, temperatures and flavors. Well-versed in proper function and maintenance of bakery utensils and equipment. To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Food and Beverage Server
Freshii
Burnaby, BC
02.2022 - 12.2022
- Understood cooking techniques and fundamentals to maximize safe food handling.
- Worked in fast-paced environment with sense of urgency to serve guests quickly.
- Delivered instructions clearly and respectfully to avoid errors due to miscommunication.
- Prepared food items according to recipe to drive quality and consistency.
- Maximized sales potential by properly prepping, storing and rotating food products.
- Handled portion control activities according to specified instructions provided by chef.
- Prepared meals with special accommodations for those with allergies.
- Instructed new staff in proper food preparation, storage, use of kitchen equipment and sanitation.
- Interacted with customers to address kitchen-related complaints and praise.
- Checked each food item for freshness and provided feedback to kitchen supervisor for removal.
- Learned new menu offerings and options easily to assist customers with selecting items.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of menu options, specialties and menu deviations to accurately relay information to guests.
- Entered orders accurately to produce finalized checks and attain correct payments from guests.
- Explained menu, food and beverage preparation and ingredients to safeguard against allergies.
- Greeted guests warmly to foster welcoming environment.
- Collected payment for food and drinks served, balanced cash receipts and maintained accurate cash drawer.
- Carried out complete opening, closing and shift change duties to keep restaurant working efficiently and teams ready to meet customer needs.
- Set up and prepared cooking supplies and workstations during opening and closing to maximize productivity.
- Made food according to standard recipes with requested changes for customer satisfaction.
- Planned and organized food preparation activities from chopping ingredients to plating.
- Kept workstation and equipment clean, organized, sanitized and sufficiently stocked.
- Guaranteed customer satisfaction by quickly delivering orders.
- Prevented food spoilage by monitoring dates, rotating stock and following proper storage procedures.
Home Baker
Cakebae Ceylon
Colombo, Sri Lanka
03.2020 - Current
- Packaged and labeled baked goods with accurate descriptions and ingredients.
- Established merchandising, sales and profit objectives to drive business success.
- Baked gluten-free, vegan and alternative diet treats based on customers' needs.
- Frosted and iced cakes, cupcakes, cookies, doughnuts, sweet rolls and coffee cakes.
- Baked consistent quality items by accurately mixing, dividing, shaping and proofing.
- Mixed icing and other toppings by reading recipes, scaling and measuring ingredients and operating mixer.
- Cleaned and maintained kitchen equipment and oven.
- Developed new products based on seasonal ingredients, holidays and dessert trends.
- Decorating cakes designated for a variety of occasions and customized cakes of the customers choice.
- Professional in Traditional Sri Lankan cake varieties.
Baker Apprentice
Melani’s Baking Academy
Colombo, Sri Lanka
10.2019 - 04.2020
- Prepared all pastry items in accordance with standards of quality, quantity control, taste and presentation.
- Replenished and rotated food items, following correct food cooling and storage procedures.
- Cleaned and maintained kitchen equipment and oven.
- Collaborated with team members to achieve target results.
- Prepared batters for muffins, cookies and cakes and icings and frostings according to recipes or special customer orders.
- Bake mixed dough and batters.
Education
Masters In Business Administration - Administrative Business Management
University Canada West
Granville, BC 03.2023
Management In International Business - Business Administration
Northumbria University
United Kingdom02.2021
Certificate In Pastry And Bakery - Pastry And Bakery
Melani’s Baking Academy
Colombo, Sri Lanka02.2019
Skills
- Team Player
- Food and Beverage Service
- Transactions and Cash Handling
- Menu Memorization and Presentation
- Order Accuracy and Delivery
- Billing and Payment Processing
- Customer Service and Rapport
- Able to Lift 30 Pounds
- Phone Inquiries
- Cash Register Operations
- Coordinating Reservations
- Adaptable and Flexible
- Food Preparation and Safety
- Customer Deliveries
- Collaborative Relationships
Timeline
Food and Beverage Server
Freshii
02.2022 - 12.2022
Home Baker
Cakebae Ceylon
03.2020 - Current
Baker Apprentice
Melani’s Baking Academy
10.2019 - 04.2020
Masters In Business Administration - Administrative Business Management
University Canada West
Management In International Business - Business Administration
Northumbria University
Certificate In Pastry And Bakery - Pastry And Bakery
Melani’s Baking Academy
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