R&D Chef (Cakes)

Secret Recipe Cakes & Cafe Sdn Bhd; Petaling Jaya; On-site; MYR 89,000 - 134,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Miscellaneous allowance

Dental

Parking

Bithday Gift

Wedding Gift

Compassionate Token

Job summary

Secret Recipe Cakes & Cafe Sdn Bhd is seeking a capable R&D Lead to head the research and development activities, driving innovative product ideas from concept to market launch.

You will guide the R&D team and production staff, ensuring timely project delivery, SOP compliance, and high-quality results that align with halal and safety standards.

Qualifications

• Leadership of R&D teams and production staff.
• Ability to develop innovative, unique recipes for market launch.
• Strong project planning and execution for new product development.

Responsibilities

• Lead and motivate R&D team members and production staff to boost morale and efficiency.
• Plan, lead and execute research and new product development projects to meet deadlines.
• Develop and implement SOPs for new and existing products to ensure consistency.
• Monitor quality and sensory evaluation; report results to management with recommendations.
• Ensure compliance with SOP, food safety, and halal standards across R&D activities.

Job description

Lead and motivate R&D team members and production staffs to increase morale and achieve higher efficiency.

Involved in exchange of ideas and contribute expertise throughout the R&D process.

Accountable to provide innovative, creative and unique recipes to launch in the market

Responsible to plan, lead and execute efforts in research work and new product development projects as assigned and ensure completion according to deadline.

Accountable to develop and execute proper research and methodologies into establishing new product recipes.

Responsible to plan, execute and monitor approved product and process development for launching according to deadline.

Responsible to develop standard processes and procedures (SOP) for new and current products.

Responsible to monitor quality and sensory evaluation and feedback to management on the results.

Liable to establish costing information for new and revised formulation.

Accountable to prepare, evaluate and record all new products, improvements or cost savings activities reports.

Responsible to ensure safe and updated R&D documentation and recipe file at all times.

Responsible to plan, maintain and record personal working schedules and update to superior on any changes made for verification and payroll purposes.

Responsible to present and explain the R&D activities progress to management.

Maintain state of the art expertise in food R&D in terms of innovation, creativity and uniqueness.

Accountable to provide technical solution and troubleshooting during R&D production process.

Responsible to ensure compliance of R&D activities according to company Standard Operating Procedure (SOP), food safety standards and halal standards.

Responsible to monitor, evaluate and ensure quality of new and current samples and ingredients used according to company Standard Operating Procedure (SOP), food safety standards and halal standards.

Responsible to monitor, evaluate and ensure quality, appearance and the good taste of products produced.

Accountable to guide team members and revise process (with approval) to maintain quality, appearance and the good taste of products produced.

Responsible to establish syllabus and conduct training of R&D team members throughout the process of product launching.

Liable to maintain high level cleanliness of the working and storage area as well as equipment.

Assist in ad-hoc assignment as required by management.

To perform any other duties as may be assigned from time to time.

Ensure the confidentiality of all Company matters.

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Secret Recipe, a lifestyle café chain has become a household name following its debut in Malaysia since 1997. Secret Recipe has successfully established its brand name in Malaysia, Singapore, Indonesia, Thailand, China and Philippines by virtue of its fine quality cakes, fusion food and distinctive service. In line with our rapid business expansion, we offer exciting opportunities for competent individuals to join our team.

Secret Recipe, a lifestyle café chain has become a household name following its debut in Malaysia since 1997. Secret Recipe has successfully established its brand name in Malaysia, Singapore, Indonesia, Thailand, China and Philippines by virtue of its fine quality cakes, fusion food and distinctive service. In line with our rapid business expansion, we offer exciting opportunities for competent individuals to join our team.

Perks and benefits

• Medical
• Miscellaneous allowance
• Dental
• Parking
• Bithday Gift
• Wedding Gift
• Compassionate Token