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Bani Bakshi

Bani Bakshi

Aspiring Pastry Chef
San Francisco,CA

Summary

A self-motivated and determined professional, seeking challenging assignments where I enhance my skills and gain knowledge to strive in the food and hospitality industry.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Pastry Commis

Lazy bear
10.2025 - Current
  • Assisted in the preparation and production of desserts according to recipes and standards.
  • Support service on the pastry station during dinner service.

Lead Pastry Assistant

The American Bounty Restaurant, CIA
Hyde Park, United States
09.2024 - 12.2024
  • Assisted culinary students at the pastry station with plating desserts and brainstorming new dessert ideas for the seasonal menu.
  • Currently working here for my last semester at CIA, until August 2025.

Lead Pastry Assistant

Ristorante Caterina de' Medici at CIA
Hyde Park, United States
05.2024 - 08.2024
  • I helped lead the pastry team of the restaurant for the smooth functioning of the line.
  • Assist them in maintaining inventory, organization, and help brainstorm ideas for new desserts to put on the menu.
  • I went back to working here from Jan,2025 to April,2025

Pastry Intern

Jean Georges Restaurant
New York, United States
12.2023 - 04.2024
  • Helped out for the production of desserts for Nougatine and Jean Georges restaurant.
  • Assisted the production to produce desserts and bar materials for Jojo and Perry St. restaurant.

Pastry Assistant

Bocuse Restaurant at CIA
Hyde Park, United States
09.2023 - 12.2023
  • Led the pastry team through prep and service for a smooth functioning of the pastry department.

Front of House Assistant

Apple Pie Bakery and Cafe, CIA
Hyde Park, United States
01.2023 - 08.2023
  • Operated barista station to prepare coffee beverages.
  • Executed tasks related to packaging food products.
  • Supported front-of-house operations.

Education

Bachelors Degree - Applied Food Studies, Baking and Pastry Arts

Culinary Institute of America
Hyde Park, NY, United States
08.2025

High School Diploma - Humanities

Carmel Convent School
Chandigarh, India
07.2022

Secondary Education - General studies

Sacred Heart Senior Secondary School
Chandigarh, India
07.2020

Skills

  • ServSafe Food Protection Manager
  • President of the Carmel Convent National Service Scheme (NSS)
  • Managing an Instagram page, 'Delish Delights,' to showcase my talent and interest in food media
  • Attended an eggless international desserts workshop by Gary Mehigan and George Calombaris
  • Worked with SAATHI NGO in their media and volunteer team Frequently baked pastries for the NGO members

Certification

ServSafe Food Protection Manager

Timeline

Pastry Commis

Lazy bear
10.2025 - Current

Lead Pastry Assistant

The American Bounty Restaurant, CIA
09.2024 - 12.2024

Lead Pastry Assistant

Ristorante Caterina de' Medici at CIA
05.2024 - 08.2024

Pastry Intern

Jean Georges Restaurant
12.2023 - 04.2024

Pastry Assistant

Bocuse Restaurant at CIA
09.2023 - 12.2023

Front of House Assistant

Apple Pie Bakery and Cafe, CIA
01.2023 - 08.2023

Bachelors Degree - Applied Food Studies, Baking and Pastry Arts

Culinary Institute of America

High School Diploma - Humanities

Carmel Convent School

Secondary Education - General studies

Sacred Heart Senior Secondary School
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