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.
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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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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