R&D Chef (Bread / Pastry / Culinary)

Private Advertiser; Singapore; On-site; SGD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading culinary production firm in Singapore is seeking an R&D Chef to develop new recipes and improve existing ones. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in the culinary industry, with a strong background in food safety regulations and the ability to lead and innovate within a commercial kitchen environment. Responsibilities include conducting sensory tests, formulating production standards, and troubleshooting compliance issues.

Qualifications

• At least 8 years of culinary industry experience preferred.
• Minimum 3 to 5 years working in a fast-paced commercial kitchen environment.
• HACCP certified and knowledge of food safety regulations.

Responsibilities

• Create and improve recipes for new products.
• Conduct sensory tests and manage data gathering.
• Troubleshoot production processes for compliance.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Good sensory skills

Creative development

Ability to lead and motivate

Education

Diploma/Degree in Culinary Education

Tools

MS Office

Job description

The Research and Development (R&D) Chef is responsible for development and improvement of recipes and new product prototypes and processes to ensure that its processes meet food quality and food safety standards.

He/She provides food science expertise in designing processes to manufacture new food products on a commercial scale for marketing purposes and meeting sales and SEA region’s import and export regulations.

Job Responsibilities

• Create new recipes, modifying and improving existing recipes through experimentation.

• Plan, manage and run panel sessions and sensory tests on food products.

• Consolidate data gathering for new product specifications.

• Formulate new food production standards and standard operating procedures.

• Make recommendations in the design of new manufacturing processes or to change current equipment or processes.

• Modify new product recipes and ingredient selection while taking note of nutrition, shelf life and regulations.

• Establish product specifications and documentations.

• Confirm product formulations and other information for constructing product profiles.

• Review methods to improve quality of new baked products and compliance with food regulations during mass production.

• Develop ideas from preparation processes for marketing purposes.

• Develop product improvements based on sensory testing and consumer data.

• Facilitate innovation and lead team leaders to implement change.

• Refine recipe formulation for mass production purposes.

• Review ingredients to meet customer needs and requirements.

• Ability to review alternative ingredients and food preparation processes to meet mass production and compliance needs.

• Make recommendations to changes to new & existing food production processes.

• Organise and conduct Train the trainer and on the job training sessions locally and within SEA regions’ production and retail kitchens.

• Follow up on yearly refreshment training schedule

• Troubleshoot production processes to resolve production, quality, and regulatory compliance issues.

• Execute any other duties as assigned.

Job Requirements

• Min. Diploma/Degree in Culinary Education.

• At least 8 years of culinary industry experience preferred

• Minimum 3 to 5 years of professional experience working in a fast-paced commercial kitchen environment, such as a restaurant or catering facility required.

• Possesses analytical and problem-solving skills and should be able to work independently.

• Good sensory skills to evaluate flavours and create recipes for new products.

• Excellent knowledge of production systems, food costing, ordering and inventory.

• Possess capability to lead, motivate and manage subordinates.

• Sound knowledge / understanding of cultural and culinary trends.

• Creative in developing and presenting products.

• HACCP certified and other food safety regulations is required.

• PC literate with knowledge in MS Office