R&D Chef (Hotmeal)

Secret Recipe Cakes & Cafe Sdn Bhd; Petaling Jaya; On-site; MYR 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Miscellaneous allowance

Dental

Parking

Birthday Gift

Wedding Gift

Compassionate token

Job summary

Secret Recipe Cakes & Cafe Sdn Bhd in Malaysia is seeking a full-time R&D professional to lead the development of innovative product recipes and menus. You will collaborate across teams to plan research, verify formulations, and ensure compliance with SOP, food safety, and halal standards.

Requirements include a Bachelor's degree or equivalent, 2–3.5 years in related capacity, and willingness to work in Petaling Jaya. Ownership of transportation is necessary to support site operations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in Marketing, Advertising, Media or related field.
• Experience in fusion cuisine (Asian & Western) is required.
• 2–3.5 years of related experience preferred.
• Willing to work in Petaling Jaya and able to commute independently.

Responsibilities

• Involve in exchange of ideas and contribute expertise throughout the R&D process.
• Plan, develop and execute research methodologies to establish new product recipes.
• Provide innovative, creative and unique menu concepts for market launches.
• Ensure SOP compliance, food safety and halal standards; monitor ingredient quality.
• Record, update and feedback progress of R&D activities to management.

Skills

R&D planning

Menu development

Quality control

Education

Bachelor's Degree or equivalent

Job description

Miscellaneous leaves (i.e Compassionate, Wedding, Examination, Calamity etc)

Birthday Gift

Wedding Cake

Staff Purchase Discount

Job Requirements:

Candidate must possess at least a Bachelor's Degree, Post Graduate Diploma, Professional Degree, Marketing, Advertising, Media or equivalent.

Experience in fusion cuisine such as asian and western cuisines.

At least 2-3.5 years of experience in related capacity or field.

Applicants must be willing to work in Petaling Jaya.

Full-Time position.

Must posses own transportation

Job Descriptions:

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

Plan, develop and execute proper research and methodologies into establishing new product recipes.

Provide innovative, creative and unique menu to launch in the market.

Keep updated of current culinary trends and technology.

Research and experiment on new concepts to improve current processes and SOP.

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

Monitor and check quality of samples and ingredients used according to company SOP and food safety standards.

Establish costing information for new and revised formulation.

To record, update, compile, delegate and feedback the progress of R&D activities to management.

Plan and develop the SOP for new and revised products and projects.

Plan and manage specific R&D project as assigned and complete according to deadline.

Maintain proper documentation and records of all R&D activities.

To present and report to management the results of finished R&D projects.

Carry out in-depth research and produce viable solutions for R&D issues.

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

Conducting menu training with team member.

Able to perform independently and provide support to superiors and team members.

Able to communicate and maintain good relations with other departments to complete related tasks

Maintain high level cleanliness of the work and storage area for all R&D 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.

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

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