Dilantha Nirmal Herath
Grand Cayman,West Bay ,Cayman Islands
Summary
PROFESSIONAL CULINARY ARTIST AND PASTRY ARTIST
Passionate culinary professional known for high productivity and efficient task completion. Possess specialized skills in menu planning, food safety compliance, and inventory management. Excel in fast-paced environments using strong problem-solving, communication, and teamwork abilities to deliver exceptional dining experiences.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Pastry and Could Kitchen
Abacus Stake And Grill House
Grand Cayman
06.2021 - Current
- Preparing all necessary foods according to the Pastry and Could Sections everyday
- In addition to these dishes, also preparing necessary food stuff for Friday Brunch
Pastry Artist
MARGARITAVILLE BEACH RESORT
Grand Cayman
12.2020 - 05.2021
- Prepared different kinds of desserts for the Restaurant Outlet as well as the Pastry Shop
- Covered additional functions held at the Resort time to time
Pastry and Kitchen Artist
WALDORF ASTORIA RAS AL KHAIMAH HOTEL
Ras Al Khaimah, UAE
03.2019 - 03.2020
- Carried out all sorts of carvings such as Styrofoam, ice, fruit, 3D cakes, pastry show pieces etc., for House Functions, Buffets, Theme Nights, Parties and Events
- Carried out all sorts of decorations of special occasions such as outdoor functions and weddings
Kitchen/Pastry Artist and Bakery
AMILLA FUSHI RESORT
Maldives
09.2018 - 03.2019
Kitchen/Pastry Artist and Bakery
CONSTANCE LEMURIA
Praslin, Seychelles
08.2017 - 08.2018
- Possessed a fair knowledge in pastry theories and productions
- Participated in setting up restaurant buffets and decorations
Pastry Artist
HOTEL GRANDEEZA
Katunayake, Sri Lanka
01.2016 - 07.2017
- Obtained an excellent knowledge in performing fruit, vegetable, ice, icing salt dough and butter carvings
- A pre opening team member of the hotel
Kitchen Artist
HOTEL TAJ SAMUDRA
Colombo, Sri Lanka
12.2013 - 12.2015
- Obtained an excellent knowledge in performing fruit, vegetable, ice, icing salt dough and butter carvings
Education
Kitchen Artist Full time Training Course -
Siam Carving Academy
Bangkok, Thailand01.2015
Foundation of Culinary Art Basics Training Course -
Don Bosco Hotel School
Kandy, Sri LankaComputer Basics Training Course -
'Nenasala' Computer Training Centre
Kumbiyangoda, Matale, Sri LankaComputer Graphics Course -
'Nenasala' Computer Training Centre
Kumbiyangoda, Matale, Sri LankaSkills
- Culinary skills
- Pastry skills
- Pragmatic attitude
- Self-motivation
- Planning skills
- Organizational skills
- Flexibility
- Dedication
- Hard work
- Relationship building
- Multi-tasking
- Knowledge of kitchen equipment
- Sense of responsibility
- Ability to work under pressure
- Baking techniques
- Food preparation
- Multitasking capacity
- Plating design
- Order management
Specialawards
- Cayman Culinary Society Competition, 2023 and 2024, Gold Medal for the open show piece category
- Chefs' Guild Competitions, 2017, Gold Medal for Butter Icing, Gold Medal for Salt Dough, Gold Medal for Butter Carving
- Sallon Food Competitions UAE, 2019, Silver Medal at the Open Sugar Show Piece category
Issueddate
07/05/15
Expirydate
07/05/25
Employmentstatus
Pastry and Bakery Chef de Partie
Extracurricular Activities
1st Cadet Sargent of the College Eastern Cadet Band. Participated in Band Competitions and Annual Assessment Band Camps at NCC Training Centre, Rantambe, Sri Lanka. An active member of the College Prefect Guild in 2008-2009. An active member of the College Cricket, Athletics and Football Teams.
Hobbies and Interests
- Sports
- Music
- Arts and Crafts
Vocationaltrainingsandcourses
- Successfully completed 14 Days Kitchen Artist Full time Training Course at Siam Carving Academy Bangkok, Thailand in 2015.
- Successfully completed a Foundation of Culinary Art Basics Training Course at Don Bosco Hotel School, Kandy.
- Successfully completed a Computer Basics Training Course at 'Nenasala' Computer Training Centre, Kumbiyangoda, Matale, Sri Lanka.
- Successfully completed a 9 months Computer Graphics Course at the same Institute.
Personal Information
- Passport Number: N 10565759
- Passport Place Of Issue: Colombo
- Date of Birth: 12/05/90
- Gender: Male
- Nationality: Sri Lankan
- Marital Status: Bachelor
Timeline
Pastry and Could Kitchen
Abacus Stake And Grill House
06.2021 - Current
Pastry Artist
MARGARITAVILLE BEACH RESORT
12.2020 - 05.2021
Pastry and Kitchen Artist
WALDORF ASTORIA RAS AL KHAIMAH HOTEL
03.2019 - 03.2020
Kitchen/Pastry Artist and Bakery
AMILLA FUSHI RESORT
09.2018 - 03.2019
Kitchen/Pastry Artist and Bakery
CONSTANCE LEMURIA
08.2017 - 08.2018
Pastry Artist
HOTEL GRANDEEZA
01.2016 - 07.2017
Kitchen Artist
HOTEL TAJ SAMUDRA
12.2013 - 12.2015
Kitchen Artist Full time Training Course -
Siam Carving Academy
Foundation of Culinary Art Basics Training Course -
Don Bosco Hotel School
Computer Basics Training Course -
'Nenasala' Computer Training Centre
Computer Graphics Course -
'Nenasala' Computer Training Centre