Akshatha Kagalagodu Muralidhara
Scarborough,ON
Summary
Motivated and adaptable Food Science and Microbiology graduate with hands-on experience in food service, laboratory analysis, and quality assurance. Skilled in maintaining food safety standards, preparing and handling food, and collaborating effectively in team environments. Adept at learning new processes quickly and contributing to operational excellence. passion for quality-driven roles in the food industry.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Restaurant Crew Member
Twisted Indian - Fusion Street Food
Toronto, ON
09.2024 - Current
- Handled customer orders, food preparation, and cashier operations in a fast-paced setting.
- Maintained cleanliness and food safety protocols to ensure hygienic service.
- Worked collaboratively with team members to manage rush hours effectively.
- Assisted with restocking and organizing kitchen supplies.
Intern - Quality Control Trainee
Triphase Pharmaceuticals Pvt. Ltd.
Mysore, India
07.2021 - 10.2021
- Conducted antibiotic sensitivity testing using disc diffusion methods and evaluated microbial resistance patterns.
- Prepared various culture media, performed microbial testing on purified water, and monitored environmental samples.
- Assisted in the isolation and partial purification of bacteriocin from Lactobacillus species during an industrial research mini-project.
- Learned documentation processes and GMP compliance during batch production support.
Education
Advanced Diploma - Food Science and Technology
Centennial College
Toronto, ON04.2025
Master's - Microbiology
JSS University
Mysore01.2022
Bachelor of Science - Chemistry,Botany,Zoology
Mangalore University
Mangalore01.2020
Skills
- Food service operations
- Quality control
- Safe Food Handling
- WHMIS
- HACCP standards
- Interpersonal communication
- Team collaboration
- Food safety protocols
- Culturally diverse customer service
- MS Office
- Inventory systems
- Adaptability
- Reliability
- Positive work ethic
- UV Spectrophotometer
- PH Meter
- Analytical Balance
- Water Bath
- Texture Analyzer
- Refractometer
- Viscometer
- Hot Air Oven
- Moisture Analyzer
- Soxhlet Apparatus
- Microscope
- Incubator
- Autoclave
- Centrifuge
- Colony Counter
- Vitamin C estimation
- Fat extraction
- Protein analysis
- Moisture content determination
- Ash content determination
- Microbial plating
- Antibiotic sensitivity testing
- Media preparation
- Sterilization techniques
- Environmental monitoring
- Aseptic technique
- Buffer preparation
- Sensory evaluation procedures
Certification
- Canadian Food Safety Certificate - SafeCheck, 05/01/25, 98%
- Food Allergen Awareness - Restaurants, Catering & Retail - SafeCheck, 05/01/25, 90%
- Mental Health Awareness - Workplace Safety Training, 05/01/25, 95%
- WHMIS 2015 with GHS - Workplace Safety Training, 05/01/25, 100%
Timeline
Restaurant Crew Member
Twisted Indian - Fusion Street Food
09.2024 - Current
Intern - Quality Control Trainee
Triphase Pharmaceuticals Pvt. Ltd.
07.2021 - 10.2021
Advanced Diploma - Food Science and Technology
Centennial College
Master's - Microbiology
JSS University
Bachelor of Science - Chemistry,Botany,Zoology
Mangalore University