Jopaul Thomas
Auckland,Mount Albert
Summary
Detail-oriented Food Technologist with a strong academic background in Food Technology and a current focus on completing a Postgraduate Diploma in Food Science. Dedicated to applying my knowledge of food processing, quality assurance, and product development to contribute effectively to the food industry. Seeking opportunities to leverage my skills and education to ensure the production of safe, high-quality, and innovative food products.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Kitchen Hand
Compass Group NZ
10.2023 - Current
- Cleaned and sanitized dishes and utensils, consistently keeping adequate supplies on hand for expected customer loads.
- Managed time to juggle multiple tasks simultaneously with ease.
- Transported food items from storage areas to kitchen for prepping.
- Loaded dishes, glasses and tableware into dishwashing machines.
- Chopped vegetables, cut up fruit, and prepared sauces when kitchen staff was busy.
CUSTOMER SALES REPRESENTATIVE
CALTEX GAS STATION (PETROCHEM GROUP)
09.2023 - Current
- Served customers with knowledgeable, friendly support at every stage of shopping and purchasing.
- Determined customer needs and interests to recommend [Product or Service] to customers.
- Helped large volume of customers every day with positive attitude and focus on customer satisfaction.
- Planned and implemented effective planogram-based displays to boost company sales at [Type] stores.
- Greeted customers entering store and responded promptly to customer needs.
- Counted money in cash drawers at beginning and end of shifts to maintain accuracy.
QUALITY CONTROL OFFICER
K.K.R Group of Companies (NIRAPARA)
04.2021 - 11.2022
- Kept eye on quality assurance information to review compliance against specifications and company standards.
- Developed and delivered training on quality assurance procedures and production operations.
- Audited internal activities and conducted thorough inspections.
- Approved incoming materials by confirming specifications and taking measurement tests.
- Documented inspection results by completing logs.
- Inspected incoming products for adherence to labeling laws and company quality standards.
- Monitored and controlled temperature of products.
- Stayed up to date on current and proposed changes to ISO standards and maintained all internal SOPs, training documentation and records.
- Tasted or smelled foods or beverages to evaluate whether flavors met specifications or to select samples with specific characteristics.
Education
Postgraduate Diploma - Food Science
University of Auckland
Auckland, NZ07.2024
B.Tech - Food Technology
Kerala Veterinary And Animal Sciences University
Kerala, India12.2019
Skills
- Operational efficiency
- Lean manufacturing principles
- Team collaboration
- Project management
- Continuous improvement
- Customer Service
Accomplishments
- Passed Highfield HACCP Level 3 in catering
- Passed Food Safety Supervisor Certification Course Level 2(FOSTAC)
- Completed ISO22000:2018(food safety management) & and ISO9001:2015(quality management system) auditor awareness training.
References
Shynjith T Sasi, Manager HR, K K R Group of Companies, hr@nirapara.com
Projects
Production of value-added Products from underutilized Production of Aloe vera incorporated pineapple jam Dried banana peel incorporated non-dairy pudding
Timeline
Kitchen Hand
Compass Group NZ
10.2023 - Current
CUSTOMER SALES REPRESENTATIVE
CALTEX GAS STATION (PETROCHEM GROUP)
09.2023 - Current
QUALITY CONTROL OFFICER
K.K.R Group of Companies (NIRAPARA)
04.2021 - 11.2022
Postgraduate Diploma - Food Science
University of Auckland
B.Tech - Food Technology
Kerala Veterinary And Animal Sciences University
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