NPD Executive (New Product Development)

TRDFIN Support Services Pvt Ltd; Chennai; On-site; INR 500,000 - 750,000; Full time

Job summary

TRDFIN Support Services Pvt Ltd in Chennai is seeking a creative NPD Executive with a strong interest in New Product Development, food innovation, recipe creation and culinary experimentation.

You will develop new food products, conduct trials, test recipes and support launches for our QSR brand, collaborating with Production, Operations and Quality teams to ensure cost control and consistency across outlets.

Qualifications

• Interest in New Product Development and culinary experimentation.
• Experience in NPD, recipe development or food product development is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Develop new food products, recipes and innovative menu concepts.
• Conduct food trials, product testing and recipe standardisation.
• Experiment with ingredients, flavours, sauces, toppings and seasonings.
• Work on new varieties of pizzas, pasta, sides, dips and other QSR products.
• Evaluate product taste, texture, appearance, quality and consistency.
• Improve existing products based on customer preferences and market trends.
• Coordinate with Production, Operations, Procurement and Quality teams.
• Prepare recipe documentation, product specifications and trial reports.
• Monitor food costing, portion control and ingredient utilisation.
• Support new product launches across company outlets.

Skills

New Product Development

Food Innovation

Recipe Development

Menu Development

Food Trials

Product Testing

Food Costing

Recipe Standardisation

Culinary Skills

QSR Operations

Food Technology

Education

Hotel Management

Culinary Arts

Food Technology

Job description

Role & responsibilities:

We are looking for a creative and passionate NPD Executive with a strong interest in New Product Development, food innovation, recipe creation and culinary experimentation.

The candidate will be responsible for developing new food products, conducting product trials, improving existing recipes and supporting the launch of innovative menu items for our QSR Brand.

• Develop new food products, recipes and innovative menu concepts.

• Conduct food trials, product testing and recipe standardisation.

• Experiment with ingredients, flavours, sauces, toppings and seasonings.

• Work on new varieties of pizzas, pasta, sides, dips and other QSR products.

• Evaluate product taste, texture, appearance, quality and consistency.

• Improve existing products based on customer preferences and market trends.

• Coordinate with Production, Operations, Procurement and Quality teams.

• Prepare recipe documentation, product specifications and trial reports.

• Monitor food costing, portion control and ingredient utilisation.

• Support new product launches across company outlets.

Preferred candidate profile

• Candidates must have a genuine passion and interest in New Product Development.

• Educational qualification in Hotel Management, Culinary Arts, Food Technology or a related field is preferred.

• Experience in the QSR, Restaurant, Bakery, Hotel or Food Manufacturing industry is an advantage.

• Knowledge of food preparation, ingredients, recipe development and food costing.

• Creative mindset with a willingness to experiment with new food concepts.

• Good communication, coordination and problem-solving skills.

Experience Required:

• Freshers with strong culinary skills and interest in NPD can apply.

• 1 to 3 years of experience in New Product Development / Culinary / R&D / Food Product Development preferred.

Skills Required:

New Product Development (NPD), Food Innovation, Recipe Development, Menu Development, Food Trials, Product Testing, Food Costing, Recipe Standardisation, Culinary Skills, QSR Operations, Food Technology.