Naghmeh Salkhordeh Avval
Manchester
Summary
Food science graduate with an MSc in Food Science and Innovation and practical experience in food quality, safety, and team supervision. Currently manages food preparation and operational standards across three Manchester branches, with responsibility for temperature checks, allergen controls, stock, and staff training. Brings a research background in UK gluten-free foods and is seeking to apply this mix of technical knowledge and hands-on experience in a food quality or technical role.
Overview
4
4
Languages
1
1
Certification
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Shift Manager
Wingstop UK
Manchester
09.2026 - Current
- Monitor hot and cold food temperatures, date checks, and line checks across 3 branches.
- Manage stock, food quality, preparation, cooking, and waste during shifts.
- Follow food safety, allergen, and cross-contamination procedures.
- Coach and train employees while maintaining service speed, food safety, and quality.
- Ardwick, Piccadilly and Arndale branches
- Across 3 branches
Kitchen Crew Member
Wingstop UK
Manchester
11.2025 - 09.2026
- Prepared and cooked menu items while following workplace food safety, allergen, and quality procedures.
- Ardwick, Piccadilly and Arndale branches
Sales Assistant
Mango
Manchester
04.2025 - 11.2025
- Served customers, operated tills, and supported stock management, labelling and pricing.
- Recommended products supported upselling and helped meet daily sales targets.
- Worked with the team under pressure during busy periods, including Christmas and sales events.
Waiter and Bartender
Afrikana Restaurant
Wilmslow
10.2024 - 01.2025
- Served up to 4 tables at once and helped customers choose menu items.
- Handled bar service, food handling and cleaning while building positive customer relationships.
- Three-month role
Business Manager
Amir Driving Licence Company
Tehran
01.2021 - 01.2023
- Prepared employee rotas and managed customer satisfaction.
- Monitored business accounts, identified operational issues, and suggested improvements.
- Tracked petrol and diesel use for practice cars.
Food Research Intern
Kalleh Factory
Tehran
01.2019 - 01.2020
- Aided with food quality checks and laboratory work as part of a food research team.
Education
MSc - Food Science and Innovation
Manchester Metropolitan University
Manchester, United Kingdom2025
BSc - Food Industry Engineering
Olum-Tahghighat University
Tehran, Iran2023
Skills
- Problem-solving and practical improvement ideas
- Prioritising tasks and managing time
- Working effectively under pressure
- Managing several tasks at once
- Teamwork and clear communication
- Academic research and literature review
- Nutritional profile and food-market comparison
- Microsoft Word, Excel, and Power Point
Certification
- Food safety, HACCP, and allergen workplace training, Wingstop
- HACCP certificate
- Nutraceuticals online course, 2022-05-01
- Food & Mood Workshop, Nestlé Iran, 2021-09-01,
- First Aid CPR certificate,
Languages
Persian/Farsi
First Language
English
Proficient
C2
Arabic
Beginner
A1
Turkish
Beginner
A1
Custom Section
- UK Graduate visa valid until February 2028.
- Full right to work; no sponsorship required to start.
- Open to Skilled Worker sponsorship thereafter.
Personal Information
Profile: Food science graduate with an MSc in Food Science and Innovation and practical experience in food quality, safety, and team supervision. Currently manages food preparation and operational standards across three Manchester branches, with responsibility for temperature checks, allergen controls, stock, and staff training. Brings a research background in UK gluten-free foods and is seeking to apply this mix of technical knowledge and hands-on experience in a food quality or technical role.
Websites, Portfolios and Profiles
- https://www.linkedin.com/in/naghmeh-salkhordeh-avval
Interests
- Rock Climbing
- yoga
- gym
- Music lover
Timeline
Shift Manager
Wingstop UK
09.2026 - Current
Kitchen Crew Member
Wingstop UK
11.2025 - 09.2026
Sales Assistant
Mango
04.2025 - 11.2025
Waiter and Bartender
Afrikana Restaurant
10.2024 - 01.2025
Business Manager
Amir Driving Licence Company
01.2021 - 01.2023
Food Research Intern
Kalleh Factory
01.2019 - 01.2020
MSc - Food Science and Innovation
Manchester Metropolitan University
BSc - Food Industry Engineering
Olum-Tahghighat University