R&D Food Innovation & Quality Specialist

KFC; Quezon City; On-site; PHP 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Comprehensive benefits

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

KFC in Quezon City, Metro Manila, is seeking an experienced R&D Sr. Specialist to lead development and enhancement of our food products, ensuring safety and quality across the portfolio.

You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to design recipes, test formulations, analyze market trends, and support production with technical guidance. This full-time role offers a pathway for professional growth within a global brand committed to innovation and consumer satisfaction.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Food Science, Food Technology, or a related field is required.
• 2+ years of experience in an R&D role within the food industry.
• Proven track record of developing successful food products and driving innovation.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with ability to interpret data.
• Strong understanding of food safety regulations and quality control processes.
• Proficient in using relevant R&D software and laboratory equipment.
• Exceptional communication and collaboration skills for cross-functional work.

Responsibilities

• Conduct R&D to create new or improved food products aligned with brand and customer preferences.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design and test new recipes, flavours, and formulations.
• Analyse market trends and customer feedback to identify innovation opportunities.
• Ensure R&D projects comply with food safety and quality regulations.
• Provide technical support to production teams for new product implementation.
• Document and present research findings to stakeholders.
• Stay updated on latest developments in food technology and safety.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Data interpretation

Communication

Collaboration

Food safety knowledge

Quality control

RD software

Laboratory equipment

Education

Bachelor's degree in Food Science/Technology or related

Tools

RD software

Lab equipment

Job description

KFC in Quezon City, Metro Manila, is seeking an experienced R&D Sr. Specialist to lead development and enhancement of our food products, ensuring safety and quality across the portfolio.

You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to design recipes, test formulations, analyze market trends, and support production with technical guidance. This full-time role offers a pathway for professional growth within a global brand committed to innovation and consumer satisfaction.