NINA BEHROUZI
Toronto,ON
Summary
Dedicated baker and baklava assistant with experience preparing Turkish, Persian, and a variety of international pastries, including baklava, cookies, café-style cakes, and breads. Skilled in dough handling, phyllo layering, and baking techniques, with a strong focus on cleanliness, accuracy, and teamwork in fast-paced professional kitchens. Balanced hands-on work experience in Tehran and Istanbul, with ongoing professional baking and pastry courses to strengthen technical skills and industry knowledge.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Baker’s Assistant & Sales Associate
Anatolya Bakery
Istanbul, Turkey
06.2023 - 05.2024
- Assisted in daily bakery production, including preparing, finishing, and packaging baked goods and sweets for retail sale
- Ensured cleanliness, organization, and food safety across kitchen and sales areas
- Worked effectively with team members to meet production and service demands
Pastry Assistant (Baklava Production)
Baklava Bakery
Istanbul, Turkey
09.2022 - 06.2023
- Assisted in preparing traditional Turkish baklava, including phyllo dough layering, syrup application, and baking techniques
- Worked efficiently in a fast-paced Turkish pastry kitchen environment
- Followed standard recipes and quality control procedures
Pastry Chef Assistant & Customer Service Associate
Noj Cafe Bakery
Tehran, Iran
03.2020 - 07.2022
- Assisted the pastry chef with the preparation, assembly, and presentation of cakes, desserts, and baked goods.
- Handled customer orders, payments, and product presentation.
- Maintained cleanliness, organization, and food safety standards.
Bakery Assistant
Roostar Bakery
Tehran, Iran
11.2017 - 12.2019
- Measured, mixed, and prepared baking ingredients according to recipes.
- Maintained a clean and organized kitchen environment.
- Supported the team during high-volume production and special orders.
- Assisted with basic dough handling and baking techniques.
- Learned and followed kitchen procedures quickly and accurately.
Education
Ontario College Diploma - Bakery And Pastry Arts Management
George Brown College
Toronto04-2027
Bachelor of Science - Agricultural Engineering – Agronomy and Plant Bree
Tehran University
IranSkills
- Bakery and pastry production support
- Food preparation and dessert assembly
- Retail sales and customer service
- Recipe following and ingredient measurement
- Time management in fast-paced environments
- Team collaboration and communication
- Product display and packaging
Certificates:
Food Handler Certification (Ontario) 2025, Emergency First Aid & CPR Level C/AED 2025
Certification
- Food Handler Certification, Ontario, 12/31/25
- Emergency First Aid & CPR Level C/AED, 12/31/25
Languages
- English, Fluent
- Turkish, Fluent
- Persian, Native
Timeline
Baker’s Assistant & Sales Associate
Anatolya Bakery
06.2023 - 05.2024
Pastry Assistant (Baklava Production)
Baklava Bakery
09.2022 - 06.2023
Pastry Chef Assistant & Customer Service Associate
Noj Cafe Bakery
03.2020 - 07.2022
Bakery Assistant
Roostar Bakery
11.2017 - 12.2019
Ontario College Diploma - Bakery And Pastry Arts Management
George Brown College
Bachelor of Science - Agricultural Engineering – Agronomy and Plant Bree
Tehran University