Sahan Prathiba Dasanayake Dasanayake Arachchige
Mount Gravatt,QLD
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Pastry Chef
Dello Mano Ptv Ltd
West End, QLD
10.2025 - Current
- Developed and executed innovative pastry recipes, enhancing menu offerings and customer satisfaction.
- Managed inventory control of ingredients, ensuring freshness and reducing waste in production processes.
- Trained junior staff on pastry techniques, fostering skill development and team collaboration.
- Conducted quality checks on finished products to maintain high standards of taste and presentation.
Pastry Cook/ Baker
Dusty Joes Ptv Ltd.
Goomeri, QLD
02.2022 - 10.2025
- Prepared and baked a variety of pastries, ensuring quality and consistency in presentation.
- Assisted in developing new pastry recipes, contributing to seasonal menu changes.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of workstations, adhering to food safety standards.
- Collaborated with kitchen staff to ensure timely service during peak hours.
Demi Pastry Chef
Jay Kay Marketing Pvt Ltd
Colombo Sri Lanka
06.2018 - 12.2020
- Prepared and plated desserts, ensuring presentation met high culinary standards.
- Collaborated with pastry team to develop innovative recipes and seasonal offerings.
- Managed inventory levels of ingredients, maintaining freshness and minimizing waste.
- Assisted in training junior staff on pastry techniques and kitchen safety protocols.
- Monitored baking processes to ensure consistency in product quality and taste.
- Mentored junior team members, contributing to their professional growth and development.
II Commi Pastry and Bakery
Princess Cruises
California USA
08.2017 - 04.2018
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
Chef De Partie
Paradise Beach Hotel
Negambo Sri Lanka
08.2016 - 08.2017
Baker/ Pastry Cook
Bread Talk a Member of Food Buzz Pvt Ltd
Colombo Sri Lanka
10.2013 - 12.2015
- Prepared a variety of baked goods, ensuring quality and consistency in production.
- Operated commercial baking equipment, maintaining safety and sanitation standards.
- Collaborated with team members to streamline processes and enhance efficiency.
- Managed inventory levels of ingredients, minimizing waste and reducing costs.
- Conducted quality control checks, ensuring all products met established specifications.
Education
No Degree -
Winstone School of Culinary Arts
Colombo Sri LankaHigh School Diploma -
Prima Baking School in Sri Lanka
Colombo Sri Lanka High School Diploma -
Swiss Lanka Hotel School
Colombo Sri LankaSkills
- Pastry techniques
- Pastry preparation
- Ingredient knowledge
- Menu planning
- Dough handling
- Baking science
- Training staff
- Vegan pastry
- Pastries expertise
- Dough preparation and baking
- Food safety
- Cake and pastry decoration
- Attention to detail
- Kitchen safety
Languages
English
Professional Working
Sinhalese
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Pastry Chef
Dello Mano Ptv Ltd
10.2025 - Current
Pastry Cook/ Baker
Dusty Joes Ptv Ltd.
02.2022 - 10.2025
Demi Pastry Chef
Jay Kay Marketing Pvt Ltd
06.2018 - 12.2020
II Commi Pastry and Bakery
Princess Cruises
08.2017 - 04.2018
Chef De Partie
Paradise Beach Hotel
08.2016 - 08.2017
Baker/ Pastry Cook
Bread Talk a Member of Food Buzz Pvt Ltd
10.2013 - 12.2015
No Degree -
Winstone School of Culinary Arts
High School Diploma -
Prima Baking School in Sri Lanka
High School Diploma -
Swiss Lanka Hotel School