Akshay Dalvi
CBN#****, The Culinary Institute of America,
Hyde Park, NY 12538
Cell: 646-***-****
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Academic Excellence
The Culinary Institute of America Hyde Park, NY
• Associate in Occupational studies, Culinary Arts
• Resident Assistant- Pick-Herndon hall, Residence Life.
Institute of Hotel Management, Catering Technology & Applied Nutrition Mumbai 2006-2009
• Bachelor’s degree in Hospitality and Hotel Administration.
• Research and development: Significance of sense modality –A study of selection of food by children using
sense modality.
Alliance Française de Bombay Mumbai
• Certified in Français du Tourisme et de l'hôtellerie
• Attestation in level 2 by securing 70% in French language.
• Successfully completed written and oral French examination of Level 1.
Work Experience
JW Marriott Camelback Inn Scottsdale, AZ Jan 2012-May2012
Culinary Extern- Bistro Laurent Tourondel Steak
Line cook rotated through Sauté, Grill and Garde Manger station
Preparing and plating food items as per order
The Culinary Institute of America Hyde Park, NY Aug 2011- present
Chef’s Assistant- J. Willard Continuing Education Center
Assisting food enthusiasts and industry professionals.
Arranging Chef’s food demonstration, daily setup and breakdown.
Responsible for daily Mise en place for the operation.
Kempinski Hotel Mall of the Emirates Dubai, UAE Dec 2009- Jan 2011
Commis 1- Aspen trendy Deli dining Restaurant
Setting up Buffet breakfast and weekend afternoon tea buffet.
Plating and expediting on Grill, sauté and Salad stations.
Shift in charge of daily operations.
Kitchen trainee June 2009- Dec 2009
Rotated through three kitchen Restaurants including Main kitchen, casual and Family dining.
Assisting line cooks and Chefs on the work stations.
Hospitality Intern June 2007 – Oct 2007
Rotated through Culinary, FOH Restaurant operation, Housekeeping and Lobby reception.
Acquired administrational and operational procedures of the Hotel.
Activities, Achievements & Awards
• Volunteered for cooking, Spiritual recreation, Ananda Ashram, Yoga society of New York, 2012.
• High impact leadership scholarship, M.F.K Fisher food writing scholarship and Valentine’s Day recipe
contest scholarship, The Culinary institute of America, 2011.
• Winner of Showmanship Award at the Annual Chili cook-off, The Culinary Institute of America.
• Nestlé young Chef of the year award, Mumbai, March 2009.