Rimpal Patel
Onehunga,New Zealand
Summary
Enthusiastic food science student pursuing a Postgraduate Diploma in Science. Passionate about food product development, food chemistry, and quality assurance, with knowledge of HACCP, food safety, and sensory evaluation. Seeking an entry-level role in the food industry to apply scientific skills in product formulation, process improvement, and quality control.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Customer Service and Store Assisstant
Victoria Avenue Suprette
Auckland, New Zealand, Auckland
03.2024 - 03.2025
- Assisted customers with product inquiries, processed orders efficiently, and provided personalized recommendations to enhance the shopping experience.
- Maintained store cleanliness and organization, ensuring a safe and welcoming environment for customers.
- Verified product quality by inspecting stock and restocking shelves to maintain inventory accuracy.
- Prepared food and beverages, including specialty coffee, while adhering to food safety standards.
- Checked and processed customer orders with 99% accuracy, resolving any issues immediately to improve customer satisfaction.
- Developed strong communication, problem-solving, and multitasking skills in a high-paced retail environment.
Education
Postgraduate Diploma - Food Science
Auckland University of Technology
Auckland, New Zealand07-2025
Bachelor of Science - Chemistry
Veer Narmad South Gujarat University,
Surat03-2017
Skills
- Food Product Development
- Sensory Evaluation
- HACCP
- Food Chemistry
- Composition Analysis
- Quality Assurance
- Workplace cleanliness
- Chemical analysis
- Food safety
- Knowledge of New Zealand Food Standards
- Laboratory techniques
- Attention to detail
- Problem-solving
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Multitasking Abilities
Certification
None yet, but HACCP knowledge from coursework
Projects
HACCP Analysis for [Food Product],
Developed a HACCP plan, identifying critical control points (CCPs)
Assessed food safety risks related to contamination and processing, applied food safety knowledge to improve quality assurance
Food Product Development
Created and tested a new food product, considering taste, texture, and consumer acceptance
Conducted ingredient analysis and optimized formulation for quality.
Additional Information
Part-time (up to 20 hours/week) until graduation, then full-time., Eligible to work in New Zealand on a student visa.
Lab Experience
- Analyzed food composition, measuring protein, fat, and carbohydrate content to assess nutritional value.
- Performed pH, viscosity, and texture analysis to determine food product consistency and stability.
- Operated laboratory instruments, including spectrophotometers and chromatography systems, for chemical analysis and quality testing.
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Customer Service and Store Assisstant
Victoria Avenue Suprette
03.2024 - 03.2025
Postgraduate Diploma - Food Science
Auckland University of Technology
Bachelor of Science - Chemistry
Veer Narmad South Gujarat University,
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