Megan Hipkin
Redditch,Worcestershire
Summary
Food Safety and Legislation student at the University of Birmingham i have strong analytical skills and a keen eye for detail, with a background in ensuring compliance with food safety regulations. Knowledgeable about conducting inspections, identifying potential hazards, and collaborating with teams to maintain high standards. Ready to use and develop skills in regulation enforcement, hazard identification, and team collaboration.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work history
Food Safety Officer
North Western Northampton
Northampton, Northamptonshire
2026.02 - 2026.03
- Established safe handling practices to minimise cross-contamination risks.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Managed allergen control systems, reducing potential threats to consumer health.
- Coordinated training programmes, increasing staff knowledge of food safety regulations.
Chocolatier
Cadbury World
Birmingham, West Midlands
2017.03 - 2017.03
- Did 7 days of learning how to make chocolate
- Created festive-themed chocolates that increased sales during holiday season.
- Maintained cleanliness in the workspace to ensure hygiene standards were met.
Food safety inspector
Tamworth County Council.
Tamworth, Staffordshire
2026.04 - 2026.04
work experience for CIEH portfolio.
Food safety inspector
Worcestershire County Council
Worcester, Worcestershire
2026.04 - 2026.05
Work experience for CIEh portfolio.
Education
Certificate of higher education - Food Safety and Legislation
University of Birmingham
Birmingham, West Midlands 9 2025 - 2026.03
HNC - Nutrition and Health
Coventry University
Coventry, West Midlands 9 2022 - 8 2023
Foundation degree - Biosciences
Coventry University
Coventry, West Midlands 9 2021 - 8 2022
A Level - Photography
Worcester Sixth Form College
Worcester 9 2019 - 8 2021
A Level - Food Science
Worcester Sixth Form College
Worcester 9 2019 - 8 2021
A Level - Health and Social Care
Worcester Sixth Form College
Worcester 9 2019 - 8 2021
GCSE - Media Studies
Ridgeway Secondary School
Redditch 9 2016 - 9 2019
GCSE - English Literature
Ridgeway Secondary School
Redditch 9 2016 - 8 2019
GCSE - Food Technology and Nutrition
Ridgeway Secondary School
Redditch 9 2016 - 8 2019
GCSE - Mathematics
Ridgeway Secondary School
Redditch 9 2016 - 8 2019
GCSE - ICT
Ridgeway Secondary School
Redditch 9 2016 - 8 2019
GCSE - Geography
Ridgeway Secondary School
Redditch 9 2016 - 8 2019
GCSE - English Language
Ridgeway Secondary School
Redditch 9 2016 - 8 2019
Skills
- Environmental sampling techniques
- Allergen awareness training
- Traceability understanding
- Waste disposal expertise
- Time management efficiency
- Nutritional analysis proficiency
- HACCP certification
- Food production processes understanding
- Traceability systems expertise
- Health and Safety Compliance
Certification
Driving Licence
Languages
English - Fluent
References
Joe, Black, Subject Leader Photography, Willing to relocate: Anywhere
Awards
Star student award, June 2020, 'In 2020, the winner of the Star Student of the Year award at the Worcestershire Education Awards was Meg Hipkin from Worcester Sixth Form College.', from google
Work Experience
The robert jones and agnus hunt orthopedic hospital, Voluntary Worker, Oswestry, Shropshire, I raised money for the children hospital
Links
https://www.worcesternews.co.uk/news/19789802.photography-student-submitted-college-work-hospital/
Affiliations
- Football fan - home and away season ticket holder.
- Raves and festivals.
- Charity work for the British Heart Foundation.
- Car shows and events.
- Travelling.
Accomplishments
Star student of the year award in Worcestershire when i was in Sixth Form.
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Food safety inspector
Tamworth County Council.
2026.04 - 2026.04
Food safety inspector
Worcestershire County Council
2026.04 - 2026.05
Food Safety Officer
North Western Northampton
2026.02 - 2026.03
Chocolatier
Cadbury World
2017.03 - 2017.03
Certificate of higher education - Food Safety and Legislation
University of Birmingham
9 2025 - 2026.03
HNC - Nutrition and Health
Coventry University
9 2022 - 8 2023
Foundation degree - Biosciences
Coventry University
9 2021 - 8 2022
A Level - Photography
Worcester Sixth Form College
9 2019 - 8 2021
A Level - Food Science
Worcester Sixth Form College
9 2019 - 8 2021
A Level - Health and Social Care
Worcester Sixth Form College
9 2019 - 8 2021
GCSE - Media Studies
Ridgeway Secondary School
9 2016 - 9 2019
GCSE - English Literature
Ridgeway Secondary School
9 2016 - 8 2019
GCSE - Food Technology and Nutrition
Ridgeway Secondary School
9 2016 - 8 2019
GCSE - Mathematics
Ridgeway Secondary School
9 2016 - 8 2019
GCSE - ICT
Ridgeway Secondary School
9 2016 - 8 2019
GCSE - Geography
Ridgeway Secondary School
9 2016 - 8 2019
GCSE - English Language
Ridgeway Secondary School
9 2016 - 8 2019