Ryan Aszklar
Cranford,NJ
Summary
Experienced with food safety protocols and product development processes. Utilizes knowledge of food chemistry to enhance product quality and ensure compliance with industry standards. Strong understanding of sensory evaluation techniques and effective communication with cross-functional teams.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
PD/R&D Laboratory Operations Intern
The Boston Beer Company
01.2024 - 07.2024
- Blended and analyzed products to ensure formula compliance with brand and governmental standards.
- Maintained inventories and equipment calibration/functionality
- Ensured food safety by pasteurizing fresh products
- Experienced manufacturing processes at small and large scale in Sam Adams Brewery
- Ensured Brand Standards for Truly, Twisted Tea, Angry Orchard, Hard Mountain Dew, etc…
- Worked collaboratively with sensory department to ensure product standards are met
- Gained experience in hands-on experiments and product development scenarios
- Conducted shelf life studies and accelerated shelf life studies
- Developed, analyzed, revised and completed an alcoholic beverage product
Prepared Foods Team
Whole Foods Market
06.2021 - 08.2023
- Completed all hot and cold food assignments to meet deadlines for meal preparation
- Participated in educational opportunities to increase product knowledge
- Maintained high level of efficiency in the fast-paced work environment
Cook
Rogue Island Local Kitchen and Bar
01.2022 - 05.2022
- Prepared multiple orders simultaneously during peak periods with a high accuracy rate, maximizing customer satisfaction
- Set up cooking supplies and prepare menu items needed for workstations before opening to maximize productivity
- Executed 100 or more high-volume covers daily and maintained near-perfect customer satisfaction scores
- Changed and sanitized cutting boards, benches, and surfaces to avoid cross-contamination
- Instructed new staff in proper food preparation, storage, use of kitchen equipment, and sanitation
Education
Bachelor of Science - Culinary Science & Product Development
Johnson & Wales University
Providence, RI04.2024
Skills
- Understanding of Food Processing
- Teamwork
- Communication skills
- Time management skills
- Organizational skills
- Customer service skills
- Reverse engineering of food products
- Food Laws and Regulations (FDA, USDA, CFR)
- Familiarity with analytical equipment (TA, pH, Alcolyzer, Spectrophotometry)
- Microsoft Office
- Esha Genesis
Certification
Food safety NRFSP License, 2020-2025
Accomplishments
- JWU Dean's List, 3.57
- JWU Barbell Club Co-Founder/ Vice President
Timeline
PD/R&D Laboratory Operations Intern
The Boston Beer Company
01.2024 - 07.2024
Cook
Rogue Island Local Kitchen and Bar
01.2022 - 05.2022
Prepared Foods Team
Whole Foods Market
06.2021 - 08.2023
Food safety NRFSP License, 2020-2025
Bachelor of Science - Culinary Science & Product Development
Johnson & Wales University
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