Dongqi Duan
Los Angeles,CA
Summary
Passionate culinary professional with over 6 years of hands-on cooking experience, driven by a deep love for the art of gastronomy. I trained under Chef Emma Bengtsson, a two-Michelin-starred chef at Aquavit Restaurant in New York, where I honed advanced techniques in Nordic cuisine, fine dining standards, and precision plating. My journey in the culinary world is fueled by a steadfast dream of becoming a Michelin-starred chef, dedicated to creating extraordinary dining experiences that inspire and delight. With unwavering commitment and continuous learning, I aspire to achieve this goal within the next 10 years, combining creativity, discipline, and innovation to reach the pinnacle of culinary excellence.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Content Creator | Food Blogger
RedNote
Los Angeles, CA
06.2022 - Current
- Produced and published over 60 cooking videos showcasing diverse recipes and culinary techniques, achieving 1k+ followers and 50k+ views.
- Conceptualized and prepared recipes focused on traditional Chinese cuisine, western dishes to engage a wide audience.
- Managed social media presence, analyzed audience engagement metrics, and implemented strategies to increase followers by 5k within 1 year.
Volunteer Culinary Assistant
Aquavit
New York , NY
01.2025 - 03.2025
- Assisted executive chef Emma Bengtsson, a two-Michelin-starred chef, in daily kitchen operations, contributing to the creation of Nordic-inspired dishes.
- Conducted daily mise en place tasks, including washing, peeling, chopping, and portioning ingredients to meet service demands.
- Performed precise meat and fish butchery, ensuring accurate portioning and preparation for various dishes.
Education
Associate Degree in Culinary Arts And Management - Culinary Arts
Institution of Culinary Education
Los Angeles, CA03-2026
Bachelor of Science - Environment And Health
University of Toronto
Toronto, ON05-2024
Skills
- Precision Cuts
- Butchery
- Speed and Accuracy
- Sous Vide Cooking
- Grilling and Roasting
- Pan-Seared Techniques
- Plating and Presentation
- Food Preparation
- Video content creation
- Content planning
- Analytics interpretation
- Interactive content
Accomplishments
- Gained hands-on experience in fine dining kitchen operations, with a focus on precision and attention to detail.
- Successfully adapted to the fast-paced environment of a Michelin-starred kitchen, demonstrating reliability and teamwork.
- Deepened expertise in Nordic cuisine, gaining insights into innovative ingredient combinations and fine dining techniques.
Languages
English
Native/ Bilingual
Chinese (Mandarin)
Native/ Bilingual
Timeline
Volunteer Culinary Assistant
Aquavit
01.2025 - 03.2025
Content Creator | Food Blogger
RedNote
06.2022 - Current
Associate Degree in Culinary Arts And Management - Culinary Arts
Institution of Culinary Education
Bachelor of Science - Environment And Health
University of Toronto
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