Zihuan (Dylan) Wang
New York,NY
Summary
Innovative Food Technologist offering [Number] years of positive industry experience. Well-versed in quality monitoring and food product formulation to drive company sales and customer satisfaction.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Research and Development Scientist
Wokx
01.2024 - Current
- Devised new testing techniques to determine effects of [Type] conditions on certain types of materials.
- Maintained detailed journals of all methods used in testing and research conducted by laboratory scientists.
- Determined ways to strengthen, combine or develop materials to use in products and applications.
- Developed top-notch written and verbal communication skills from working with various personalities across multiple disciplines to enhance collaboration and reach collective targets.
- Assist in selecting the location for the central kitchen according to distribution logic and surrounding conditions to ensure optimal functionality in the subsequent stages.
- Organize the standard and intelligent equipment required by the central kitchen and stores according to the specific production needs.
- Use intelligent automation technology to optimize the overall production process of the central kitchen and the store's production process, minimizing manual intervention in the entire process.
- Establish standardized workflows for each stage and provide regular training and supervision to the managers in charge of each process to ensure smooth operation.
- Planned laboratory experiments to confirm feasibility of processes and techniques to produce materials with special characteristics.
R&D Analyst
Fresh2
09.2023 - Current
- Identified and resolved problems through root cause analysis and research.
- Performed system analysis, documentation, testing, implementation, and user support for platform transitions.
- Recommended process improvements to continually identify, analyze and fix constraints and challenges.
- Queried databases for information needed for report processing.
- Utilize big data to develop food menus that meet the needs of NYC communities for different concepts under the company.
- Standardized dishes involve the formulation of recipes, preparation processes, and holding and preservation methods from the perspectives of factories (production), central kitchens (intermediaries）, and restaurants （end）.
- Test the recipe and production process of the dishes to match the requirements of the intelligent cooking robot and replicate the same result as that of a human chef.
- Contact and sign contracts with manufacturers for production testing to ensure their products meet the company‘s standards and requirements.
- Optimize production and supply chain links so that end stores can produce food in the most simplified steps to achieve the goal of reducing labor expenses in the kitchen.
- Manage the layout of the central kitchen, coordinate the management of procurement and daily operations, upgrade the overall workflow, maximizing the productivity and capacity of the central kitchen.
- Establish the job responsibilities of the central kitchen staff and assist in their recruitment and review to ensure that the hired individuals can fulfill the designated duties.
- Expand the number of items within the existing menu per the cooking robot’s working principles and the store’s cooking logic to meet the customers’ diverse needs.
- Validated results and performed quality assurance to assess accuracy of data.
Chef De Cuisine
New York
08.2022 - Current
- Design kitchen workflows to foster swift service and high-quality food preparation
- Develop authentic Chinese tasting menus to excited high end customers
- Forecast supply needs and calculated costs for approval
- Prepare ingredients and cook meals according to established recipes
- Analyze food, labor and overhead costs to assign menu pricing
- Monitor food preparation and safety.
Laboratory Assistant
Beijing
12.2020 - 06.2021
- Prepared, embedded, cut, stained, mounted, labeled and catalogued tissue sections
- Implemented lab procedures to prevent errors and protect staff
- Oversaw items in inventory and reordered before supplies diminished.
Researcher
Beijing
10.2019 - 01.2020
- Streamlined research processes to meet tight deadlines for multiple projects
- Collaborated with leadership team to identify relevant questions and determine best methods of collection
- Identified sources of funding to prepare research proposals and submit funding applications
- Gathered and organized information for research purposes.
Product Developer
Vouvry
04.2019 - 07.2019
- Collaborated with manufacturers, operations leaders and sales teammates to ascertain production details
- Fleshed out product brand identities by identifying markets and specialized updates
- Reviewed products and updates for company quality standards compliance
- Devised brand and product strategies to drive client satisfaction
- Collaborated with manufacturers, operations leaders and sales teammates to ascertain production details
Assistant Manager Of Business Development
Beijing
11.2018 - 03.2019
- Considered business demands and customer preferences when developing pricing structures and marketing plans
- Generated sponsorships with related and partnering entities to enhance marketing objectives
- Established, initiated and optimized business development strategies based on company targets, product specifications, market data and budget factors.
Chef De Partie
Brig
10.2017 - 03.2018
- Prevented cross-contamination from utensils, surfaces and pans when cooking and plating meals for food allergy sufferers
- Collaborated with vendors and suppliers to obtain quality recipe ingredients while adhering to company budgets
- Cooked memorable dishes that brought new customers into establishment
- Trained kitchen staff to perform various preparation tasks under pressure.
Education
Bachelors of arts: international Business -
Culinary Arts Academy Switzerland
Le Bouveret, SwitzerlandBachelors of arts: Frist Honor -
University of Derby
Le Bouveret, SwitzerlandMaster of Arts - Food Sciences And Technology
New York University
New York, NY05.2023
Skills
- Food Development
- Food Preparation and Safety
- Data Collection and Organization
- Food Science
- Forecasting and Planning
- Current in Culinary Trends
- Kitchen Design and Operations
- Product Testing
- Nutritional Analysis
- Food Processing
Awards And Publications
- Insert Boston Conference in June
- List articles written
Languages
Chinese (Mandarin)
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Research and Development Scientist
Wokx
01.2024 - Current
R&D Analyst
Fresh2
09.2023 - Current
Chef De Cuisine
New York
08.2022 - Current
Laboratory Assistant
Beijing
12.2020 - 06.2021
Researcher
Beijing
10.2019 - 01.2020
Product Developer
Vouvry
04.2019 - 07.2019
Assistant Manager Of Business Development
Beijing
11.2018 - 03.2019
Chef De Partie
Brig
10.2017 - 03.2018
Bachelors of arts: international Business -
Culinary Arts Academy Switzerland
Bachelors of arts: Frist Honor -
University of Derby
Master of Arts - Food Sciences And Technology
New York University
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