Bakery Application Chef (Mandarin Speaker)

PT. Huabao Food Technology Indonesia; Tangerang; On-site; IDR 133,920,000 - 200,880,000; Full time

Job summary

PT. Huabao Food Technology Indonesia is seeking an Application Chef to develop and demonstrate bakery applications using our chocolate ingredients.

You will prepare various chocolate and bakery products to meet customer requirements and support the Sales team with technical demonstrations and on-site testing. You will assist in product improvements, conduct tests, and contribute to customer trials and exhibitions, traveling to sites as needed.

Qualifications

• Mandarin proficiency is required for effective communication with clients and suppliers.
• Hands-on knowledge of bakery and chocolate products, ingredients, and formulations.
• Ability to communicate clearly and collaborate with Sales, R&D and customers.
• Willingness to travel to customer sites for trials and demonstrations.

Responsibilities

• Develop and test bakery applications using company chocolate ingredients.
• Prepare chocolate-based products and demonstrations per customer specs.
• Provide technical support and product demonstrations to Sales and customers.
• Assist R&D with product improvements based on market feedback.
• Prepare samples and demo products for customer presentations and events.
• Support exhibitions, on-site testing, and product demonstrations.

Skills

Mandarin

Bakery & Chocolate knowledge

Communication

Travel readiness

Teamwork

Job description

Responsible for the development, testing, and demonstration of bakery applications using the company's chocolate and related food ingredients.

Develop and prepare various types of chocolate and bakery applications according to customer requirements, including chocolate sauces, fillings, chocolate paste, cocoa powder, coatings, and other chocolate-based products.

Conduct application tests for new products, adjust formulations, optimize processing methods, and maintain records of test results.

Provide product application and technical support to the Sales team and customers, including product demonstrations, product trials, and on-site testing.

Assist the R&D team in product improvement and application solution development based on market demands and customer feedback.

Assist in preparing product samples, demo products, and application products required for customer presentations and demonstrations.

Accompany the Sales team during customer visits and provide appropriate application recommendations and solutions based on customers' actual production requirements.

Participate in company exhibitions, product demonstrations, and technical events, including the preparation, production, presentation, and demonstration of relevant products on-site.

Assist with the preparation, transportation, arrangement, placement, and setup of materials during exhibitions and company events as required.

Maintain and organize the kitchen, laboratory, and product application areas to ensure that the working environment and equipment are properly maintained and meet company requirements.

Perform other duties and responsibilities assigned by the supervisor.

Job Requirements

Relevant work experience in bakery, chocolate, pastry, or the food industry. Candidates with experience as a Bakery Chef, Pastry Chef, Application Chef, or in similar positions are preferred.

Proficiency in Mandarin is required, with the ability to communicate effectively in both spoken and written Mandarin.

Good knowledge and hands-on experience in the preparation and application of bakery and chocolate products, including but not limited to:

Chocolate Filling

Cocoa Powder and Chocolate Powder Products

Chocolate Filling, Drizzle, and other chocolate applications

Basic product development and formulation adjustment skills, with the ability to conduct product application tests and optimize formulations according to customer requirements.

Good understanding of different bakery production processes and raw material characteristics, with the ability to independently conduct product trials, testing, and performance evaluations.

Strong hands-on skills, creativity, and problem-solving abilities, with a genuine interest in the food and bakery industry.

Good communication skills and the ability to work effectively with the Sales, R&D, and customer teams to provide appropriate product application solutions based on market and customer requirements.

Willing to travel to customer sites when required to conduct product trials, provide technical support, and carry out product demonstrations.

Willing to assist with the preparation, transportation, arrangement, and setup of materials during company exhibitions and events, according to business requirements.

Proactive, responsible, and a good team player, with the ability to adapt to flexible work arrangements.

Previous experience in food ingredients, chocolate, cocoa, bakery ingredients, or related industries is preferred.