Prashanth Kumar Chinnam
Leeds ,UK
Summary
Certified food production and product development professional with hands-on experience in food innovation, quality control, and food safety. I worked as a product development intern in a university-based food innovation lab, creating and optimizing granola bars for taste, nutrition, and shelf life. Skilled in HACCP, hygiene standards, and scalable production. Strong background in food preparation and process control from experience in a high-volume Italian restaurant kitchen. I graduated with a master's degree in food science and biotechnology with a solid academic foundation in agricultural science. Experienced in quality assurance with focus on maintaining high standards in production processes.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work history
Quality assurance assistant
THE INNOCENT HOUND
Wetherby, Leeds
10.2025 - Current
- Managed calibration and maintenance schedules for quality testing equipment, ensuring accurate and reliable results.
- Conducted incoming goods inspections for all raw materials, verifying temperature, expiry dates, weight and quality against specification requirements.
- Perform daily in-process quality checks on production lines to assess appearance, texture, odour, and size of products, ensuring consistency with The Innocent Hound premium product standards.
- Carry out health & safety and GMP compliance audits within production areas, identifying potential risks and reporting non-conformances for corrective action.
- Collect and dispatch product and environmental samples to external laboratories; record analytical results, and ensure timely data entry into QMS databases.
- Supported the implementation and monitoring of quality management systems (QMS) to ensure compliance with BRCGS, HACCP, SALSA, and DEFRA standards for pet food production.
Assistant kitchen manager
Circo Italian Restaurant
Newcastle upon Tyne
06.2023 - 09.2025
- Conducted food safety inspections, maintaining strict hygiene standards in the kitchen.
- Supervised kitchen staff, delegating tasks efficiently to maintain high productivity levels.
- Ordered supplies based on expected demand to keep stock within optimum levels.
- Monitored cooking processes, adjusting temperatures and seasoning for perfect dish execution.
- Maintained compliance with health and safety regulations, conducting regular staff training sessions.
- Trained new chefs, imparting essential culinary skills and kitchen management techniques.
Product Development Intern
Food Innovation Lab
01.2024 - 05.2024
- Developed and tested granola bar formulations focused on taste, nutrition, and shelf stability.
- Conducted sensory evaluations, shelf-life testing, and ingredient trials.
- Applied HACCP, hygiene, and food safety practices in a lab-scale production setting.
- Supported QA documentation and collaborated with research and technical teams.
Education
Master of Science - FOOD SCIENCE AND BIOTECHNOLOGY
TEESSIDE UNIVERSITY
MIDDLESBROUGHBachelor of Science - AGRICULTURE SCIENCE
SAMARTH AGRICULTURE COLLEGE (DR. PDKV UNIVERSITY)
MAHARASHTRASkills
- Recipe Formulation
- Food Innovation Lab Experience
- Hygiene & Safety Compliance
- Sensory Evaluation & Shelf-Life Testing
- Documentation and Reporting
- Auditing experience
- Food sample analysis
- Product development contribution
- ISO 9001:2015 standards
- HACCP knowledge
- CCP Documentation and records
- Temperature monitoring
- Traceability Understanding
Certification
- Level 2 HACCP for Manufacturing
- Level 2 Food Hygiene and Safety
- Food Allergy and Intolerance Certified
Accomplishments
- Formulated and tested 5+ granola bar recipes with varying nutritional profiles.
- Improved shelf-life by adjusting ingredient ratios and testing packaging solutions.
- Reduced raw materials non-conformance reports by improving supplier communication and intake inspection accuracy.
- Improved data accuracy in goods intake and RMU trackers by 20% through systematic verification and cross-checking.
Timeline
Quality assurance assistant
THE INNOCENT HOUND
10.2025 - Current
Product Development Intern
Food Innovation Lab
01.2024 - 05.2024
Assistant kitchen manager
Circo Italian Restaurant
06.2023 - 09.2025
Bachelor of Science - AGRICULTURE SCIENCE
SAMARTH AGRICULTURE COLLEGE (DR. PDKV UNIVERSITY)
Master of Science - FOOD SCIENCE AND BIOTECHNOLOGY
TEESSIDE UNIVERSITY