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Zixin CHEN

Zixin CHEN

Écully

Summary

Passionate and curious Culinary Master's student at Institut Lyfe (ex-Institut Paul Bocuse), specializing in Culinary Leadership and Innovation with a focus on Fine Dining. I am seeking a six-month kitchen internship starting late July to deepen my practical skills, gain real-world experience in a professional fine dining kitchen, and bridge the gap between creative culinary concepts and operational realities.

Work History

Intern of Pastry

Deyi Catering Co.,Ltd
07.2022 - 08.2022
  • Prepared and made demanded desserts and drinks, including the weighing and making of needed materials and the cleaning and maintenance of daily-use utensils;
  • Collected feedback from customers and followed trends of the foodie’s preference in the local market, and assisted the supervisor in crafting new Japanese desserts regularly;
  • Visited each branch to research local catering demands, provided suggestions on dessert making and preservation, and formulated appropriate plans for product development;

Achievements:

  • Gained insight into the dessert making, able to capture the demands of the current market and proposed innovative ideas to meet customer’s expectations

Education

Master of Science - Culinary Leadership And Innovation

Institut Lyfe (ex-Institut Paul Bocuse)
1 Chem. De Calabert, 69130 Écully, France
06-2026

Skills

  • Basic kitchen techniques ( eg knife work, mise en place)
  • Food safety and hygiene awareness
  • Team collaboration and project execution
  • Creativity and critical thinking
  • Languages: Mandarin,Cantonese,English

Timeline

Intern of Pastry

Deyi Catering Co.,Ltd
07.2022 - 08.2022

Master of Science - Culinary Leadership And Innovation

Institut Lyfe (ex-Institut Paul Bocuse)
Zixin CHEN