Research & Development

PT Foodina Inovasi Rasa (Bolekaka Dimsum); Bekasi; On-site; IDR 66,960,000 - 111,600,000; Full time

Job summary

PT Foodina Inovasi Rasa (Bolekaka Dimsum) is seeking a Product Development Specialist to create and refine processed meat recipes in line with quality standards. You will drive projects from lab scale to mass production, conducting sensory analysis and comparing with competitors to boost product competitiveness.

The role requires a solid foundation in Food Technology or Animal Product Technology, plus the ability to translate data into practical process improvements and cost-efficient

Qualifications

• Minimum a bachelor's degree in Food Technology or related field.
• Strong knowledge of meat science and raw meat characteristics.
• Ability to develop and modify processed meat recipes to meet quality targets and cost efficiency.
• Ability to conduct objective sensory analysis (texture, taste, aroma).
• Experience in food or frozen food industry is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Develop, formulate, and modify meat product recipes according to quality standards.
• Lead product development projects from lab scale to mass production.
• Conduct laboratory trials and scale-up production processes.
• Perform sensory analysis and competitive product comparisons.
• Coordinate with Production, QA/QC, Marketing for launches and sustainability.
• Assist in developing SOPs, production process flows, and handling guidelines.
• Collect and analyze data to support product development decisions.

Skills

Sensory analysis

Meat science

Recipe development

Analytical skills

Education

S1 in Food Technology / Animal Product Technology

Job description

This role involves developing, formulating, and modifying recipes for processed meat products in accordance with company quality standards. You will work on product development projects from laboratory scale through to mass production, conducting sensory analysis and competitive product comparisons to enhance product competitiveness.

Key responsibilities

Develop, formulate, and modify recipes for processed meat products according to company quality standards

Provide creative and innovative ideas for new product development

Execute product development projects according to established work plans and timelines

Collect and analyze data and supporting information in the product development process

Conduct laboratory trials and scale up production processes

Ensure all developed products meet quality standards, food safety, and applicable regulations

Perform comparative analysis of products with competitors to improve product competitiveness

Coordinate with Production, QA/QC, Marketing, and relevant parties in product launch and production sustainability

Assist in developing SOPs, production process flows, and product handling guidelines

About you

Minimum S1 qualification in Food Technology, Animal Product Technology, or related field

Understanding of Meat Science and characteristics of raw meat materials

Open to Fresh Graduates; experience in Food or Frozen Food industry is an advantage

Proficient in developing and modifying processed meat product recipes to achieve quality targets and cost efficiency

Understanding of characteristics and functional properties of specialty food ingredients for meat product applications

Ability to conduct objective sensory analysis (texture, taste, aroma, color, and product appearance)

Understanding of processed meat production processes from laboratory to mass production scale

Detail-oriented with strong analytical capabilities

Creative and innovative in new product development

Able to manage parallel targets in a dynamic and fast-paced work environment with good time management skills