R&D Chef (Hotmeal)

Secret Recipe Cakes and Café Sdn Bhd

Selangor

On-site

MYR 61,000 - 84,000

Full time

7 days ago
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Benefits offered by this job

5 working days
KWSP, SOCSO included
Group personal accident coverage
Annual leave
Staff purchase
Birthday meal
Wedding gift
Compassionate token
Nearby public transportation
Potential career advancement

Job summary

Secret Recipe Cakes and Café Sdn Bhd in Malaysia is seeking a skilled culinary professional to join our team in Petaling Jaya. The role focuses on fusion cuisine, including the preparation of onigiri, sandwiches, handheld foods, and packaged ready-to-eat meals.

You will develop new hot meal recipes, conduct product research, standardise recipes and production methods, and work with Production, Operations and QA to ensure safety and quality.

Qualifications

  • Candidate must possess at least a Bachelor's Degree, Post Graduate Diploma, Professional Degree in Culinary or equivalent.
  • At least 2-3 years of experience in related capacity or field.
  • Experience in fusion cuisine, including the preparation of onigiri, sandwiches, handheld foods, and packaged ready-to-eat meals
  • Applicants must be willing to work in Petaling Jaya.
  • Full-Time position

Responsibilities

  • Develop new hot meal recipes and improve existing menu items.
  • Conduct product research, recipe formulation, and cooking trials.
  • Standardise recipes, cooking methods, and product specifications.
  • Prepare product costing and recommend cost-effective ingredients without compromising quality.
  • Work closely with Production, Operations, Purchasing, and Quality Assurance during product development.
  • Conduct product evaluations, sensory testing, and shelf-life assessments.
  • Ensure all products comply with food safety, hygiene, and quality standards.
  • Prepare Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), recipe cards, and production guidelines.
  • Support product launches by providing training and technical guidance to production and operations teams.
  • Source and evaluate new ingredients, equipment, and food trends to support innovation.
  • Troubleshoot product quality issues and recommend corrective actions.
  • Maintain accurate documentation of product development activities and trial results.
  • Assist in continuous improvement initiatives to enhance product quality, efficiency, and customer satisfaction.

Skills

Fusion cuisine
Onigiri
Sandwiches
Handheld foods
Ready-to-eat meals
Culinary skills
Teamwork

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Culinary
Post Graduate Diploma in Culinary
Professional Degree in Culinary

Job description

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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 in Culinary or equivalent.

At least 2-3 years of experience in related capacity or field.

Experience in fusion cuisine, including the preparation of onigiri, sandwiches, handheld foods, and packaged ready-to-eat meals

Applicants must be willing to work in Petaling Jaya.

Full-Time position

Requirement
Job description:
Benefits:
  • Reputable company
  • EPF, SOCSO and EIS contribution
  • Group Personal Accident Protection
  • Group Hospitalization Scheme
  • Outpatient Treatment
  • Dental Subsidy
  • Annual leave
  • Miscellaneous leaves (i.e Compassionate, Wedding, Examination, Calamity etc)
  • Compassionate Token
  • Birthday Gift
  • Wedding Cake
  • Staff Purchase Discount
Job Requirements:
  • Candidate must possess at least a Bachelor's Degree, Post Graduate Diploma, Professional Degree in Culinary or equivalent.
  • At least 2-3 years of experience in related capacity or field.
  • Experience in fusion cuisine, including the preparation of onigiri, sandwiches, handheld foods, and packaged ready-to-eat meals
  • Applicants must be willing to work in Petaling Jaya.
  • Full-Time position
Responsibility
  • Develop new hot meal recipes and improve existing menu items.
  • Conduct product research, recipe formulation, and cooking trials.
  • Standardise recipes, cooking methods, and product specifications.
  • Prepare product costing and recommend cost-effective ingredients without compromising quality.
  • Work closely with Production, Operations, Purchasing, and Quality Assurance during product development.
  • Conduct product evaluations, sensory testing, and shelf-life assessments.
  • Ensure all products comply with food safety, hygiene, and quality standards.
  • Prepare Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), recipe cards, and production guidelines.
  • Support product launches by providing training and technical guidance to production and operations teams.
  • Source and evaluate new ingredients, equipment, and food trends to support innovation.
  • Troubleshoot product quality issues and recommend corrective actions.
  • Maintain accurate documentation of product development activities and trial results.
  • Assist in continuous improvement initiatives to enhance product quality, efficiency, and customer satisfaction.
  • Experience infusion cuisine, including the preparation of onigiri, sandwiches, handheld foods, and packaged ready-to-eat meals.
  • Perform any other duties assigned by Management.
Benefits
  • 5 working days
  • KWSP, SOCSO included
  • Group personal accident coverage
  • Annual leave
  • Staff purchase
  • Birthday meal
  • Wedding gift
  • Compassionate token
  • Nearby public transportation
  • Potential career advancement due to business expansion
  • EPF
  • SOCSO
  • Annual Leave
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