Research and Development Officer

Goldilocks Bakeshop Inc.; Mandaluyong; On-site; PHP 450,000 - 700,000; Full time

Job summary

Goldilocks Bakeshop Inc. in the Philippines is seeking a Product Development Specialist to drive bakery innovations across breads, cakes and pastries.

You will lead trials, optimize recipes for quality, shelf life, and cost, and ensure compliance with GMP/HACCP standards while collaborating with production teams. The role is hands-on in the kitchen or plant, requiring strong organizational skills and a passion for baking.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Food Technology/Food Science or related field.
• Strong knowledge in baking science (bread, cakes and pastries).
• Experience in product development and recipe formulation.
• Understanding of ingredients, costing and shelf life.
• Familiarity with GMP, HACCP and quality standards.
• Ability to conduct product testing and standardization.
• Passionate about baking and food innovation.
• Organized and deadline-driven.
• Flexible and hands-on in kitchen or plant.
• Patient and persistent during trial-and-error processes.

Responsibilities

• Develop new bakery products (Breads, cakes and Pastries).
• Improve existing recipes for better quality, shelf life and cost efficiency.
• Conduct product trials, testing and sensory evaluations.
• Standardize recipes and preparation procedures for production.
• Ensures products comply with food safety and quality standards.
• Prepare product specifications, costing and documentation.
• Source and evaluate new raw materials and suppliers.
• Trouble shoot products and production issues.
• Train production staff on new products and procedures.

Skills

Baking science

Product development

Recipe formulation

Food safety GMP HACCP

Costing & shelf life

Testing & standardization

Organized & deadline-driven

Hands-on kitchen/plant

Patience & persistence

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Food Technology / Food Science

Job description

Responsibilities:

• Develop new bakery products (Breads, cakes and Pastries)




• Improve existing recipes for better quality , shelf life and cost efficiency




• Conduct product trials, testing and sensory evaluations




• Standardize recipes and preparation procedures for production




• Ensures products comply with food safety and quality standards




• Prepare product specifications, costing and documentation




• Source and evaluate new raw materials and suppliers




• Trouble shoot products and production issues




• Train production staff on new products and procedures

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in Food Technology/Food Science or a related field




• Strong knowledge in baking science (bread, cakes and pastries)




• Experience in product development and recipe formulation




• Understanding of ingredients, costing and shelf life




• Familiarity with food safety, GMP, HACCP and Quality Standards




• Ability to conduct product testing and standardization




• Passionate about baking and food innovation




• Organized and deadline - oriented




• Flexible and willing to work hands-on in the kitchen or plant




• Patient and persistent during trial-and-error processes