Khushi Rathod
Toronto
Summary
Experienced baker and hospitality professional with over 3 years of expertise in bakery production, pastry creation, and kitchen operations. Dedicated to producing high-quality baked goods and delivering exceptional service in both team-oriented and independent environments. Passionate about cleanliness, food safety, and creating memorable culinary experiences, while continuously seeking opportunities to learn and grow within the industry.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Baker
PIANO PIANO the restaurant
02.2025 - Current
- Prepared assorted pastries (tuiles, fruit tarts, choux buns, brownies) and event cakes (sponge cakes, cupcakes).
- Responsible for production of a wide variety of breads including croissants, pain au chocolat, sourdough, babka, baguette, focaccia, Italian rolls, English muffins, queijada, burger buns, pita, and pullman loaves.
- Produced sweet bakery items such as apple fritters, cinnamon rolls, and bagels from scratch.
- Daily preparation of cookies, scones, canelé, and various pastries.
- Handled batch production and fermentation of sourdough using proper techniques.
- Responsible for indenting and maintaining ingredient inventory levels.
- Trained and supervised new team members on bakery processes, equipment use, and hygiene standards.
- Ensured product consistency, quality control, and timely production to meet service demands.
2nd Cook Pastry and Bakery
MLSE Scotiabank Arena
07.2024 - 04.2025
- Prepared a wide variety of breads, pastries, and cakes, including croissants, pain au chocolat, cinnamon rolls, danishes, canelés, macaroons, carrot cake, red velvet cake, and layered mousse cakes.
- Responsible for bulk production of a wide range of baked goods from scratch, including 200+ brioche burger buns, 300+ baguettes, and focaccia daily.
- Worked across both bread and pastry departments, supporting high-volume operations.
- Prepared various cookies and decorated pastries with attention to detail.
- Made specialty items such as cakes and tuiles, ensuring consistency and quality.
Baker
Paradise Theatre Entertainment Corp.
02.2023 - 10.2024
- Responsible for production of all the breads that is served in the bakery such as, croissants, pain au chocolate, sourdough, babka, baguette, focaccia, Italian rolls, English muffins, queijada, burger buns, pita, pullman.
- Daily making cookies, scones, canele and other pastries.
- Responsible for indenting.
Commi-2 Bakery and Pastry
Hillock Ahmedabad
09.2021 - 10.2022
- Independently managed pastry and bakery during pre-opening: eclairs, tarts, choux, Swiss rolls, sponge cakes.
- Created pastry menu under guidance of executive sous chef.
- Responsible for overall handling of the bakery including indenting ordering and managing because there was no seniority staff available as it was pre opening property.
- Responsible for production of morning breakfast buffet and dinner buffet.
Trainee
Hyatt Ahmedabad
07.2019 - 10.2019
- Worked in all four core departments.
- Received an appreciation letter from bakery and food and beverage departments.
Education
Hospitality and tourism operations management - Post graduation diploma
Fanshawe Toronto
Toronto, ON08.2024
B.sc - culinary and hotel administration
IHM-A
Ahmedabad, Gujarat08.2021
Skills
- Team player
- Food safety and sanitation
- Attention to detail
- Cleanliness standards
- Adaptive and creative
- Time management
- Dough handling
- Bread making
- Waste reduction
- Kitchen equipment operation
Certification
- Food Handler Certification
- Smart Serve
Languages
English
Additional Information - Availability
Monday-Sunday(flexible)
Timeline
Baker
PIANO PIANO the restaurant
02.2025 - Current
2nd Cook Pastry and Bakery
MLSE Scotiabank Arena
07.2024 - 04.2025
Baker
Paradise Theatre Entertainment Corp.
02.2023 - 10.2024
Commi-2 Bakery and Pastry
Hillock Ahmedabad
09.2021 - 10.2022
Trainee
Hyatt Ahmedabad
07.2019 - 10.2019
Hospitality and tourism operations management - Post graduation diploma
Fanshawe Toronto
B.sc - culinary and hotel administration
IHM-A