Daekyu Yoon

I graduated from the Culinary Institute of America in December 2024. Before graduating, I completed a 4-month internship at Café Boulud during the semester, where I experienced the operations of a pastry kitchen and the importance of teamwork. This opportunity allowed me to enhance my practical skills while creating a variety of desserts.

After the internship, I developed an interest in advanced baking and returned to school to focus on this area. This experience led me to my current role as a pastry cook at Eleven Madison Park, which is a vegan restaurant where I participate in the creation and development of high-end vegan desserts. In this process, I have been learning creative culinary techniques.

While I am very satisfied with my current position, I have thoughtfully considered my future and concluded that the working environment in a vegan restaurant is less beneficial for me than gaining experience in creating a variety of desserts that are not limited to vegan options. Therefore, I am preparing for a career transition to further develop my skills and gain diverse experiences.

• ServSafe Manager Certification, 2023