Ed Zeng
About Ed Zeng
Title
Ed Zeng is the Executive Chef, Food & Nutrition Services at Scripps Health in Encinitas, California.
Current Roles at Scripps Health
Ed Zeng supervises a diverse team of diet clerks, room delivery tray passers, food service partners, cooks, stewards, café team members, and volunteers at Scripps Health Memorial Encinitas. He works alongside the Director of Nutrition to ensure high-quality care for patients and staff. In addition, he plays a crucial role in hiring and supporting department heads to maintain high standards.
Previous Experience in Food and Beverage Management
Before joining Scripps Health, Ed Zeng accumulated experience in several prestigious establishments. He was the Executive Steward at Rosewood Miramar Beach from 2019 to 2021, and earlier in 2019, he served as Food and Beverage Manager at the same location. From 2018 to 2019, he was the Assistant Food and Beverage Manager at Fairmont Grand Del Mar, with an earlier stint as Food and Beverage Supervisor in 2017. Additionally, he was involved in Corporate Culinary Services at Nestlé Professional in 2014.
Educational Background
Ed Zeng studied at Harvard University from 2015 to 2017, where he earned HBS Analytics CORe Credential in Business Analytics and Business Administration. He also holds a Bachelor's degree in Restaurant, Culinary, and Catering Management from The Culinary Institute of America, completed in 2016, and an Associate's degree in Culinary Arts/Chef Training from The Art Institutes, completed in 2012.
Combination of Culinary Arts and Business Analytics
Ed Zeng integrates his skills in culinary arts and business analytics to enhance food and nutrition services in a healthcare setting. His background enables him to deliver high-quality care while optimizing operational efficiency.
Position at Xingde Investment LLC
In addition to his role at Scripps Health, Ed Zeng is the Vice President - Partner at Xingde Investment LLC in San Clemente, California.