Matthew Laing

Matthew Laing

Kitchen Porter

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    QA Auditor at Greencore

  • Education

    • Cardiff Metropolitan University

      2013 - 2016
      Food Science and Technology

      Completing a three year course, I undertook and completed a undergraduate dissertation observing the presence of allergen information on menus and other forms of instant written communication from takeaway services within Cardiff. I also undertook two external examinations under the Royal Society of Public Health, achieving PASS accreditations for Level 3 Food Safety from Manufacturing and Level 3 HACCP. The main interests from my studies revolved around Food Safety, Quality… Show more Completing a three year course, I undertook and completed a undergraduate dissertation observing the presence of allergen information on menus and other forms of instant written communication from takeaway services within Cardiff. I also undertook two external examinations under the Royal Society of Public Health, achieving PASS accreditations for Level 3 Food Safety from Manufacturing and Level 3 HACCP. The main interests from my studies revolved around Food Safety, Quality Assurance and Food Legislation. Show less

    • Cardiff Metropolitan University

      2013 - 2016
      Bachelor’s Degree Food Science and Technology

      Activities and Societies: The Food Society I was a year representative for my course for two consecutive years; responsible for attending bi-annual meetings and communicating with students and staff to convey their thoughts and plans for the course. I was part of the group which initiated The Food Society under the Students Union. I helped run events and monitor financial matters for the society.

  • Experience

    • Rudloe Hall Hotel

      Jun 2013 - Sept 2013
      Kitchen Porter

      As a kitchen porter I was responsible for; - Preparation of food - Organising and cleaning the food preparation areas - Identifying hazards, alerting members of staff and correcting problems with minimal interference

    • PANINI'S LIMITED

      Jun 2014 - Jun 2014
      Student

      I was assigned to work at Panini's Limited as part of my experience with Cardiff Metropolitan University to assess and report their capabilities to run gluten-free sandwich production.

    • Dalehead Foods

      Jun 2015 - Sept 2015
      Specifications Technician

      On a thirteen week work placement within the Technical department, I was responsible for;- Constructing high-risk specification documents for existing products- Updating individual packaging control documents when required- Modifying the existing daily taste panel- Assisting in the production of documentation for ten new food products

    • Greencore

      Jul 2016 - now
      QA Auditor
  • Licenses & Certifications

    • RSPH Level 3 Food Safety

    • RSPH Level 3 HACCP