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Harshavardhan Koti

Glasgow

Summary

Compliance-focused food operations professional with strong experience supporting HACCP, GMP, food safety, and quality systems within fast-paced, highly regulated environments. Proven ability to log, review, and maintain compliance documentation, conduct internal checks, identify deviations, and support corrective actions in line with company and legal standards. Experienced in training records, audits, temperature monitoring, fire and safety documentation, and quality control checks. Highly organised, detail-oriented, and confident in communicating compliance findings to management while supporting continuous improvement and full regulatory adherence.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work history

Assistant store manager

Victor Hugo deli
Edinburgh
04.2024 - 09.2025
  • Supported full HACCP and food safety compliance, ensuring all checks, records, and corrective actions were completed and documented accurately.
  • Logged and reviewed food safety and operational documentation, escalating deviations to management and supporting corrective action tracking.
  • Maintained training records and staff competency documentation, identifying gaps and supporting refresher training.
  • Conducted routine quality and temperature checks on food products to confirm adherence to specifications and safety standards.
  • Supported audits and internal inspections by preparing compliance documentation and evidence.
  • Ensured fire safety, health & safety, and safe working practices were followed and recorded.
    • Assisted management with incident documentation and compliance-related investigations.
    • Used Excel and Word to maintain records, trackers, and compliance files.

Shift supervisor

Victor Hugo deli
Edinburgh
12.2023 - 03.2024

• Carried out daily food safety and hygiene checks, ensuring compliance with HACCP procedures.
• Supported completion and filing of compliance documentation including temperature logs and cleaning records.
• Identified non-conformance issues during shifts and ensured corrective actions were implemented and reported.
• Assisted with stock checks, traceability, and basic investigation of variances.
• Supported team training and reinforced food safety and GMP standards on the floor.

  • Maintained fire safety, health & safety, and security awareness during shifts.

Technical customer service representative

SITEL
Edinburgh
03.2022 - 07.2022
  • Delivered high-quality service under time-sensitive conditions, managing over 50 customer interactions daily.
  • Maintained accurate records and reports, supporting internal compliance and process audits.
  • Developed strong communication and problem-solving skills, escalating issues to management when required.
  • Collaborated with colleagues to improve operational efficiency and customer satisfaction.

Junior quality executive

Carlsberg private limited
Hyderabad
01.2020 - 08.2020

• Conducted internal quality and GMP audits across production processes.
• Logged and tracked non-conformance reports, supporting corrective and preventive actions.
• Maintained quality and food safety documentation in line with ISO 22000 standards.
• Supported quality control checks on raw materials and finished products.
• Assisted management with audit preparation and compliance reporting.

Education

Master of Science - Brewing and distilling

Heriot-watt university
Edinburgh
12.2021

Master of Science - Food technology and management

Loyola degree and PG college
Hyderabad
08.2020

Bachelor of Science - Biotechnology

Nizam college
Hyderabad
05.2018

Skills

  • HACCP & Food Safety Documentation Review
  • GMP Audits & Internal Compliance Checks
  • Compliance Administration & Filing Systems
  • Corrective Actions & Non-Conformance Reporting
  • Training Matrix & Training File Maintenance
  • Temperature Monitoring & Record Keeping
  • Fire Log Books, First Aid & Safety Documentation
  • Quality Control Spot Checks on Finished Products
  • Performance Tracking & Monthly Reporting Support
  • Legionella Awareness & Monitoring Support
  • Microsoft Excel, Word & Outlook
  • Clear Written & Verbal Communication

Certification

  • HACCP Level 2 – Food Safety & Compliance
  • FQSH Level 2 – Food Hygiene & Safety
  • ISO 22000 – Food Safety Management System (Workshop)
  • APM Project Fundamentals Qualification (SCQF Level 6)
  • Prince2 Foundation – Project Management
  • Brewery Safety Training

Key achievements

Compliance & Documentation
• Maintained 100% completion and accuracy of HACCP, temperature and food safety records in line with company standards.
• Ensured all compliance documentation was audit-ready, accurately logged, filed, and archived.

Audits & Corrective Actions
• Identified non-conformances during routine checks and escalated deviations to management for corrective action.
• Supported internal audits and spot checks, contributing to successful audit outcomes with no major findings.

Quality Control
• Assisted management with finished product quality checks, confirming adherence to specifications and food safety requirements.
• Conducted spot checks on operational processes to ensure GMP compliance.

Health, Safety & Risk Control
• Supported maintenance of fire safety logs, first aid records, and health & safety documentation.
• Followed and reinforced safe working practices in line with operational and regulatory standards.

Training & Compliance Support
• Monitored staff training records and flagged training gaps to management.
• Supported structured shift handovers, improving traceability and accountability.

Timeline

Assistant store manager

Victor Hugo deli
04.2024 - 09.2025

Shift supervisor

Victor Hugo deli
12.2023 - 03.2024

Technical customer service representative

SITEL
03.2022 - 07.2022

Junior quality executive

Carlsberg private limited
01.2020 - 08.2020

Master of Science - Brewing and distilling

Heriot-watt university

Master of Science - Food technology and management

Loyola degree and PG college

Bachelor of Science - Biotechnology

Nizam college
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