Product Development Specialist (Bread & Cake)

kartika sari group; Kota Bandung; On-site; IDR 60,000,000 - 180,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Kartika Sari Group in Bandung is seeking a Product Development Specialist (Bread & Cake) to lead formulation and testing from concept to launch. You will work with production, quality, and marketing to ensure brand and operational alignment.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor’s in Food Technology or related field, 2–3 years in bakery product development, and hands-on experience with bread and cake formulations, sensory evaluation, and quality control.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Food Technology, Food Science, or related field.
• 2–3 years of experience in Product Development/R&D within the food manufacturing or bakery industry.
• Hands-on experience in developing bread, cake, and bakery products.
• Strong knowledge of bakery ingredients, product formulation, baking techniques, and processing methods.
• Experienced in conducting product trials, sensory evaluation, and product improvement.
• Understands production scaling, product standardization, and quality consistency.
• Familiar with food safety, GMP, HACCP, and relevant quality standards.
• Creative, detail-oriented, analytical, and able to work collaboratively.

Responsibilities

• Develop and refine bread and cake formulations from concept to launch.
• Conduct market research, consumer research, and sensory evaluation.
• Collaborate with production, quality, and marketing teams to align specs with brand/ops.
• Create and adjust recipes, maintain documentation for new and existing products.
• Support cost optimization without compromising taste or safety.
• Monitor product performance and gather feedback from stakeholders and customers.

Skills

Food Technology

Food Science

Product Development

Bakery Techniques

Sensory Evaluation

Education

BSc in Food Technology

Tools

HACCP

GMP

Job description

We are a Bandung-based business active in the FMCG, food & beverage, retail, and property sectors, offering diverse opportunities across consumer-focused industries. Our teams collaborate closely to develop products and experiences that meet evolving market needs in Indonesia and beyond. The working culture is driven by passion, encouraging initiative, ownership, and continuous improvement. Innovation is a core value, with a strong emphasis on experimenting, learning, and implementing new ideas that enhance quality and customer satisfaction.

Role Description

This is a full-time, on-site role based in Bandung for a Product Development Specialist (Bread & Cake). The role focuses on developing and refining bread and cake products from concept to launch, including formulation, testing, and sensory evaluation. Day-to-day tasks include conducting market and consumer research, analyzing trends in bakery products, and collaborating with production, quality, and marketing teams to align product specifications with brand and operational requirements. The specialist will create and adjust recipes, ensure consistency and quality, maintain documentation for new and existing products, and support cost optimization without compromising taste or safety. The role also involves monitoring product performance, gathering feedback from internal stakeholders and customers, and recommending improvements to maintain competitiveness in the market.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Food Technology, Food Science, or related field.
• Minimum 2–3 years of experience in Product Development/R&D within the food manufacturing or bakery industry.
• Hands‑on experience in developing bread, cake, and bakery products.
• Strong knowledge of bakery ingredients, product formulation, baking techniques, and processing methods.
• Experienced in conducting product trials, sensory evaluation, and product improvement.
• Understands production scaling, product standardization, and quality consistency.
• Familiar with food safety, GMP, HACCP, and relevant quality standards.
• Creative, detail‑oriented, analytical, and able to work collaboratively.