R&D Chef — Creative Food Scientist for New Products

AL HADI BISTRO PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

AL HADI BISTRO PTE. LTD. is seeking an R&D Chef to create and refine recipes for market demand and mass production. The role covers exploring new formulations, improving tasting profiles, and aligning with nutrition and regulatory needs.

The candidate will work in a kitchen or lab, applying strong culinary skills, food science knowledge, and creativity. Flexibility for early mornings, nights, and weekends is required.

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of food science and nutrition.
• Excellent culinary skills and creativity.
• Ability to work well under pressure.
• Strong communication and presentation skills.
• Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills.
• Ability to conduct thorough research.
• Proficiency in using kitchen equipment and tools.
• Knowledge of food safety regulations.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Strong problem-solving skills.
• Willingness to stay updated on industry trends.
• Experience in training and mentoring staff.
• Ability to source and evaluate new ingredients.
• Able to work early mornings, nights, and weekends

Responsibilities

• Assist in data gathering for new product specifications.
• Confirm product formulations and other information for constructing product profiles.
• Create new recipes and refine taste profiles through experimentation.
• Develop ideas from food preparation processes for marketing purposes.
• Develop product improvements based on sensory testing and consumer data.
• Establish product specifications and documentations.
• 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.
• Plan, manage and run panel sessions and sensory tests on food products.
• Refine recipe formulation for mass production purposes.
• Review ingredients to meet customer needs and requirements.
• Review methods to improve quality of new food products and compliance with food regulations during mass production.
• Suggest alternative ingredients and food preparation processes to meet mass production and compliance needs.
• Suggest changes to new food production processes.
• Support sales team by preparing samples for local and overseas customers.
• Troubleshoot production processes to resolve production, quality and regulatory compliance issues.

Skills

Culinary arts

Food science

Creativity

Communication skills

Mentoring staff

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Education

Degree or Diploma or minimum three years relevant work experience

Job description

AL HADI BISTRO PTE. LTD. is seeking an R&D Chef to create and refine recipes for market demand and mass production. The role covers exploring new formulations, improving tasting profiles, and aligning with nutrition and regulatory needs.

The candidate will work in a kitchen or lab, applying strong culinary skills, food science knowledge, and creativity. Flexibility for early mornings, nights, and weekends is required.