Avinash Gosa

BSc (Hons) Food Science and Technology graduate with practical experience in food manufacturing, quality control, food safety and product development. Experienced in product inspection, weight and temperature checks, label and packaging checks, quality documentation and working to GMP and HACCP requirements. Practical laboratory experience includes pH, moisture and microbiological testing, alongside sensory evaluation and product trials.

Familiar with internal audit processes and ISO 22000 documentation. Seeking an entry-level role in Quality, Technical, Food Safety or Product Development within the food industry, with flexibility to relocate across the UK.

Packing Operative (Agency) at Keith Spicer Ltd (2026-02 – 2026-08)

• Packed finished food products according to quality requirements.
• Performed visual quality checks before packaging.
• Carried out product weight checks during production.
• Checked product labels, packaging and batch information for accuracy.
• Completed routine production and quality records.
• Followed GMP, food safety and hygiene procedures.
• Reported damaged products, packaging defects and other quality issues to supervisors.

Production Operative (Agency) at CRL Foods (2025-05 – 2025-12)

Worked on food production and packaging lines.

• Carried out routine product and packaging quality checks.
• Performed product weight checks where required.
• Completed routine production records and check sheets.
• Assisted with packing, labelling and palletising.
• Reported quality issues or products that did not meet requirements.
• Followed HACCP, GMP, food safety and hygiene procedures.

Production Line Quality Assistant (Agency) at Greggs (2023-10 – 2025-01)

Inspected baked products for size, colour, texture and overall quality.

• Checked and recorded product temperatures during production.
• Identified and removed products that did not meet quality requirements.
• Operated metal detection equipment and recorded inspection results.
• Completed routine equipment, production and safety checks.
• Reported product or process issues to supervisors.
• Followed food safety, hygiene and GMP procedures.

Quality Assurance Intern at Heritage Foods Ltd (2022-06 – 2022-11)

• Performed pH, moisture and microbiological testing on raw materials and finished products.
• Inspected incoming raw materials against quality requirements.
• Recorded test results and maintained laboratory and quality documentation.
• Assisted with ISO 22000 documentation and internal quality audits.
• Supported routine sampling and quality assurance activities.
• Gained exposure to non-conformance and corrective-action procedures.

BSc (Hons) in Food Science and Technology – Teesside University (2026)

Diploma in Agricultural Engineering – Siddhartha Institute (2022)

Intermediate in BiPC – National Institute (2019)