1. Shikha Parijaat
Email: shikha.parijaat@gmail.com Phone: 0487800222
86/20 Victoria Road Parramatta, NSW 2150
OBJECTIVE
To obtain and secure a challenging position as a Food Technologist in manufacturing operations and
development which will utilise in-depth acquired knowledge and collective experience in a dynamic
team oriented environment.
HIGHLIGHTS OF QUALIFICATIONS
• Great level of initiative, assertiveness and self direction
• Huge experience in conducting experiments and producing samples as well as designing
processes and specifications
• Remarkable familiarity with formulations and ingredients for baked or fried goods, Herbal
Infusions and Seasonings
• Strong ability to excel in project team environment
• Dedication and drive as hard working individual
• Exceptional adaptability and versatility
• Ability to manage and prioritise multiple tasks in a pressured environment
WORK
EXPERIENCE
Advance
Medical
Prac7ce
Westmead,
NSW
May 2014 – Present
Senior
Recep7onist
• Administrative responsibilities, reporting directly to Practice Manager
• People management
• Patient bookings & Recalls
• Maintaining and updating of the medical Software systems
• Information management using computing tools
Freelance
Food
Technologist
September 2009 - December 2010
Consultant
-­‐Food
Technologist
Consulted organizations like Asian Heritage Foundation (A world Bank Project), Kwality Group of
Restaurants-Delhi, Earthy Goods (An initiative of renowned Indian Bank-ICICI Foundation) and few
more small scale start- ups.
• New Product Development - Conceptualization, creation of specifications, quality parameters, draft
costing, supplier contact and pilot run
• Demonstrating safe & hygienic practices to be maintained during processing, storage and
packaging
• Recommending laboratory tests and Assessing reports for quality control

2. Earthy
Goods
Pvt
Ltd,
Delhi,
India
March 2007 - December 2010
Manager
-­‐
Food
Technology
• Product Development (Conceptualization to pilot scale production)
• Quality Assurance and Quality Control
Costa
Coffee
Delhi,
India
April 2005 - March 2007
Senior
Food
Technologist
• Quality control and Quality Assurance-
▪ Documentation, Record keeping, Recipe standardization
▪ Recommending laboratory testing of raw ingredients and processed food for
nutritional value and microbiological quality, and checked foods for color, taste and
flavor
▪ Developed product specifications to meet standards, maintaining hygiene conditions
during processing, storage and packaging
• Conducting Internal Audits for all Costa Outlets in Delhi
• Training staff on food handling, food processing and food storage from receiving to dispatch
Maharshi
Ayurveda
Pvt
Ltd,
NOIDA,
India
September 2003 - March 2005
Food
Technologist
(R&D,
Department)
Assisting Senior R&D Specialists in product developments- Apple chutneys, Nut butter and Rose
preserve
EDUCATION
Certificate 3 Retail Baking Combined (Breads and Patisserie), Northern Sydney Institute Tafe, Ryde
NSW
February 2014 - April 2015
• Learned Skills, Techniques and knowledge of making Cakes, Gateaux and Tortens
• Acquired Skills and Techniques for producing various types of Bread and Sweet Yeast Goods
• Chocolate making
Masters in Food Technology Punjab, India July 2001 - April 2003
Bachelor in Applied Sciences- Food Technology, Delhi University, India July 1999 - March 2001
PROFESSIONAL
SKILLS
• Completed HACCP Module (Tafe,Ryde in 2014)
• Completed Certificate course in ISO 2200:2005 (October 2009)
• In-depth ability to use MS office- MS Excel, Word, etc
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
References available upon request