Kharmin Pithawalla
Mumbai,India
Summary
Something that has always attracted me to this industry is the power of food to bring people together irrespective of race, religion, and color. My vision is to innovate pastry and plated desserts in a contemporary way playing with different flavour profiles. My mission is to harmonize science and the art of cooking to achieve my goal.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Chef De Partie
Pineapple And Pearls
06.2023 - 05.2024
- Ability to work to the standard and consistency of a two michelin star restaurant.
- Provided support in all areas of the kitchen as needed, demonstrating versatility and adaptability under pressure.
- Worked multiple stations like Hot Appetizers and Pastry.
- Worked mass catering events for companies like Cartier.
On the Job Training
Indian Hotels Company Limited (Vivanta by TAJ)
05.2022 - 07.2022
- Assisted and worked under chefs from the Continental, Indian, Garde manger, Bakery, Chinese and purchase departments.
- Worked on the live egg station during the breakfast buffet.
- Maintained official records of customer engagement, food expiry, heating and cooling of food according to FSSAI guidelines, under the guidance of the Executive Chef.
Enterprenuer
Khams Treats
03.2019 - 03.2021
- Started a home business of bakery and confectionery.
- Business profited by earning INR 20,000 per month only being functional on weekends.
- Put up a stall at a flea market with an expected footfall of 400-500 people.
Head of Bakery
Institute of Hotel Management Aurangabad
- Successfully catered to 400 people for the farewell dinner of 3rd-year students.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Culinary Management
Institute of Hotel Management Aurangabad
Aurangabad, India2024
Culinary Arts
Zealand Business College
Ringsted, Denmark05.2023
Badge - Nordic Cuisine and European Cooking
Zealand Business College
Slagelse, Denmark2022
Badge - Bakery and Patisserie
Zealand Business College
Ringsted, Denmark2022
HSC Grade 12 - Arts- Psychology, Sociology, Economics, English, Hindi
Mithibai College of Arts
Mumbai, India2020
ICSE Grade 10 - Science, Mathematics, English, Social Studies, Hindi
Maneckji Cooper Education Trust School
Mumbai, India2018
Skills
Personal- kharmin_08
Kharmin Pithawalla
- Personal Email
kharminpithawalla@gmailcom
- Indian phone number
917977052958
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Hindi
Native or Bilingual
Danish
Elementary
Certification
- United Nations Institute for Training and Research (Swedish Environmental Protection Agency)- Food Waste Prevention
- Fundamentals of French Pastry- Tarts, Souffles & Mousse Cake by Shubhranshu Bhandoh
- ISO 22000 (HACCP and PRPS) for Food Safety by Helpful And Fast Media
- How To Shoot Food photography: Complete Guide For Beginners
- Revenue Management for Restaurants by Jeroen Offergelt
Additional Information
UNIVERSITY ASSIGNMENTS
To create a foodservice establishment showcasing an innovative facilities design
I designed a personalized kitchen for a dessert bar with the concept of pairing dessert with wine, keeping the ergonomics and sustainability of the establishment in mind.
To formulate a marketing plan for New Zealand Tourism Board
I made a marketing plan based on the guerilla marketing strategy for New Zealand tourism once they open their borders after the COVID-19 pandemic.
Accomplishments
- ZEALAND BUSINESS COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIP- 2022
- MYSTERY BOX COOKING CHALLENGE (2nd PLACE)- 2022
- PARSI COOKING CHALLENGE (1st PLACE)- 2018
- SCHOOL SPORTS CAPTAIN- 2018
- THROWBALL TEAM CAPTAIN (STATE LEVEL)- 2019
- NATIONAL ATHELETE (DSO LEVEL)- 2018
- VARIOUS INTERSCHOOL COMPETITIONS
Was the only student from a batch of 22 to acquire a scholarship after attending their 3-week program in Nordic Cuisine, European cooking, bakery, and patisserie.
Institute of Hotel Management Aurangabad
Avabai Petit School
Maneckji Cooper Education Trust School
Mithibai College of Arts
Represented the state of Maharashtra in Roller Skating
Art, Debate, Elocution and Athletics
An active member of the music club in the Institute of Hotel Management Aurangabad. Co-curricular participation in art, photography and literary clubs of the institute
Timeline
Chef De Partie
Pineapple And Pearls
06.2023 - 05.2024
On the Job Training
Indian Hotels Company Limited (Vivanta by TAJ)
05.2022 - 07.2022
Enterprenuer
Khams Treats
03.2019 - 03.2021
Head of Bakery
Institute of Hotel Management Aurangabad
Bachelor of Arts - Culinary Management
Institute of Hotel Management Aurangabad
Culinary Arts
Zealand Business College
Badge - Nordic Cuisine and European Cooking
Zealand Business College
Badge - Bakery and Patisserie
Zealand Business College
HSC Grade 12 - Arts- Psychology, Sociology, Economics, English, Hindi
Mithibai College of Arts
ICSE Grade 10 - Science, Mathematics, English, Social Studies, Hindi
Maneckji Cooper Education Trust School
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