Research and Development Executive

Secret Recipe Cakes and Café Sdn Bhd

Selangor

On-site

MYR 60,000 - 90,000

Full time

6 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

EPF

SOCSO

Annual Leave

Job summary

Secret Recipe Cakes and Café Sdn Bhd seeks an experienced R&D Chef to lead new product development in a dynamic culinary environment in Petaling Jaya. You will craft innovative menu concepts, test recipes, and ensure HACCP/Halal standards are met while collaborating with marketing and operations.

The role requires 2–3.5 years in related capacity, a culinary degree, and a willingness to work in Petaling Jaya. This is a full-time position with opportunities for creativity and career growth.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree or equivalent in culinary or related field.
Experience in fusion cuisine, including onigiri, sandwiches, handheld foods, and packaged ready-to-eat meals.

Responsibilities

Involve in exchange of ideas and contribute expertise through the R&D process.
Plan, develop and execute 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 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.
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.
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.

Skills

Fusion cuisine

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent 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.

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

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.

Job Requirements:

Candidate must possess at least a Bachelor's Degree, Post Graduate Diploma, Professional Degree in culinary or equivalent.
Experience in fusion cuisine, including the preparation of onigiri, sandwiches, handheld foods, and packaged ready-to-eat meals.
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.

Responsibility

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.