Experience

PARK CAKES LTD

• United Kingdom
• Food Production
• 1 - 100 Employee

• NDP Techologist

  • Jul 2021 - Present



AAK

• Sweden
• Food Production
• 700 & Above Employee

• NPD Technologist

  • Jan 2020 - Jul 2021



The Manchester Metropolitan University

• United Kingdom
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Masters Student

  • Sep 2018 - Sep 2019

  Key Skills Developed/Achievements: • North of England Postgraduate finalist: Institute of Food Science and Technology Young Scientist Competition 2019. • • Solid research skills: Ability to critique documents to ensure both the quality and validity of data. • • Accomplished laboratory skills: Working both independently and part of a team, with a thorough knowledge of numerous laboratory techniques. • • Excellent communication skills: Written and verbal, with the ability to present to large groups with confidence. • • Analytical skills and conceptual thinking: Ability to effectively manage workloads around looking after a family. • • Course representative: Liaising with other course members to feedback to academic staff. Attending regular Programme Committee meetings. Show less



TEA HIVE LIMITED

• United Kingdom
• Restaurants
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Company Director

  • Oct 2011 - Dec 2017

  Key Highlights/Achievements: • • Establishment and successful sale of the business: From creation of concept to securing financing, premises, assets and staff. Creating and implementing the necessary market research and marketing campaign, including trade shows. Building of a recognizable brand. • • Managing the business: Establishing Job descriptions, staff recruitment/development plans as the direct line manager. Procurement of assets and securing suppliers and stock. Working closely with all members of the team, from the head chef, developing new seasonal menus, updating cooking instructions and setting prices; and with floor staff ensuring friendly customer service is delivered with an emphasis on providing a personal touch with customers. • • Event organisation and project management: From production to delivery of varying projects of different sizes and complexities, using both outdoor catering companies and our own onsite catering. • • Financial Management: Responsibility for financial management & accountancy (fully experienced with the SAGE IT package), creating long term financial plans and ensuring budgetary compliance. Ensuring the team had daily targets to meet and regular assessment and improvements made. • • Regulatory: Adhering and writing health and safety policies in all areas of the business, including food hygiene and H&S (COSHH and fire assessments). • • Finalist in Manchester food and drink awards: Best coffee bar/Tea room (2015) • • Finalist in Manchester ‘Be Proud Awards’: Business in the community (2016) • Responsibilities: Management and recruitment of thirty staff. This role includes: training, team appraisals, and continuous staff support. I am fully qualified in business health and safety policies including: food hygiene and safety, COSHH, and fire assessments. Show less