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Rakesh  Kumar

Rakesh Kumar

Dallas ,Texas

Summary

Indian Halwai Chef de Partie with over 20 years of experience in preparing traditional and regional Indian sweets across 5-star hotels and fine-dining restaurants. Expert in making a wide range of mithai including barfi, peda, gulab jamun, rasmalai, jalebi, halwa, and festive sweets with authentic flavor and consistent quality.

Skilled in large-scale sweet production, team supervision, and hygiene standards. Strong knowledge of ingredients, seasonal variations, and traditional preparation methods. Passionate about maintaining heritage recipes while also contributing to innovation in luxury hospitality environments.

Overview

22
22
years of professional experience

Work History

Chef De Partie

Sanjh Restaurant and bar
Dallas, TX
09.2023 - Current
  • Prepared and plated dishes according to restaurant standards and recipes.
  • Maintained cleanliness and organization of kitchen workstations and equipment.
  • Developed new menu items in line with seasonal ingredients and trends.

Chef De Partie (Halwai)

ITC KOHENUR
Hyderabad , Telangana
05.2017 - 07.2023
  • Participated in menu development by contributing creative ideas for new dishes.
  • Worked closely with other chefs to coordinate meal preparation activities during busy shifts.

Chef De Partie (Halwai)

The Rain Tree hotel
Chennai, Tamil Naidu
05.2014 - 05.2018
  • Conducted regular inspections of kitchen areas, equipment, utensils, and storage facilities to ensure they met hygiene requirements.
  • Created diverse cuisines for full restaurant, special event, catering and tasting menus.

Commis Chef (Halwai)

Sheraton Park Hotels and Towers
Chennai, Tamil Naidu
04.2011 - 05.2014
  • Provided excellent service and attention to customers when face-to-face or through phone conversations.
  • Identified needs of customers promptly and efficiently.

Commis Chef

Taj Lands End
Mumbai, Maharashtra
11.2010 - 04.2011
  • Followed recipes accurately to create consistent dish presentations.
  • Prepared and cooked food items according to recipes, portioning, and presentation specifications.

Cook (Halwai)

Nathu's Sweets
New Delhi, Delhi
11.2003 - 11.2010
  • Monitored temperatures of prepared food and cold-storage areas.
  • Maintained cleanliness and organization of kitchen equipment and workstations.

Skills

  • Food preparation
  • Menu development
  • Recipe execution
  • Food safety
  • Quality control
  • Dessert making
  • Meal preparation
  • Cooking techniques
  • Menu planning

Languages

Hindi
Professional
Tamil
Professional

Timeline

Chef De Partie

Sanjh Restaurant and bar
09.2023 - Current

Chef De Partie (Halwai)

ITC KOHENUR
05.2017 - 07.2023

Chef De Partie (Halwai)

The Rain Tree hotel
05.2014 - 05.2018

Commis Chef (Halwai)

Sheraton Park Hotels and Towers
04.2011 - 05.2014

Commis Chef

Taj Lands End
11.2010 - 04.2011

Cook (Halwai)

Nathu's Sweets
11.2003 - 11.2010
Rakesh Kumar