Yujing Zhu
Puyallup,WA
Summary
Results-driven food scientist with 7 years of experience in food innovation and product development. Proven track record of collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance food products. Demonstrated leadership and team-building skills through successful project management. Expertise in driving improvements and delivering measurable results in food science.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Food Technologist
Mila (formerly THE XCJ)
Bellevue , WA
03.2022 - Current
- Take products from bench top to full production while collaborating fully in cross functional environment.
- Develop new or improved ways of preserving, processing, packaging, storing, and delivering foods.
- Generate and manage label for finished products.
- Identify cost savings opportunities by challenging formulation and processing assumptions.
- Organize data and present experimental results periodically.
- Mentored junior technologists in their career development, providing guidance on best practices within the industry as well as personal growth opportunities.
Assistant Manager
Panda Restaurant Group
Federal Way, WA
07.2020 - 05.2021
- Closely monitor food quality and staff interactions with guests, proactively addressing issues to ensure customers receive a positive dining experience.
- Conducted weekly meetings to communicate issues and weekly goals, answering and resolving employee questions or concerns.
- Monitored cash intake and deposit records, increasing accuracy and reducing discrepancies.
Associate Food Technologist
More Agency
Van Nuys, CA
08.2019 - 03.2020
- Improved and innovated food formulations, including texture, color and flavor.
- Working with Production, Maintenance, Sales and Finance to develop process/product improvements that result in product quality improvements and cost savings.
- Drive projects through appropriate consumer, descriptive testing to enhance product knowledge from its initial concept state to its appearance on grocers' shelves.
- Troubleshot issues during the production process to maintain consistent product quality while minimizing downtime.
Education
Master Degree - Food Science and Human Nutrition
Washington State University
Pullman, WA05-2019
Bachelor Degree - Food Science and Technology
Shandong Agricultural University
Taian05-2017
Bachelor Degree - Business Administration
Royal Agricultural University
Cirencester05-2017
Skills
- Product development and expertise
- Research and reporting skills
- Packaging and labeling knowledge
- Cost optimization strategies
- Analytical problem solving
- Project management capabilities
- HACCP compliance
- Regulatory affairs knowledge
Accomplishments
Patent Holder – Vegan Aspic Technology （A proprietary vegan aspic formulation）
US Patent Serial No. 18/485,991 filed on 10/12/2023
US Patent Serial No. 18/485,991 filed on 10/12/2023
Timeline
Food Technologist
Mila (formerly THE XCJ)
03.2022 - Current
Assistant Manager
Panda Restaurant Group
07.2020 - 05.2021
Associate Food Technologist
More Agency
08.2019 - 03.2020
Master Degree - Food Science and Human Nutrition
Washington State University
Bachelor Degree - Food Science and Technology
Shandong Agricultural University
Bachelor Degree - Business Administration
Royal Agricultural University