R&D Chef/Sous Chef

THONG SIEK FOOD INDUSTRY PTE LTD; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A food industry leader in Singapore is seeking a culinary professional responsible for developing innovative market trend recipes, conducting product demonstrations, and providing training. Candidates should possess a recognized culinary qualification and relevant experience. Fresh graduates are welcomed. The position offers a 5-day work week with occasional Saturdays.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year culinary experience preferred.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (PPT, Excel, Word).
• Ability to work with multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Develop creative new market trend recipes for product application.
• Conduct food or product tasting, sensory evaluation, and training sessions.
• Provide training, service recovery or troubleshooting for clients.

Skills

Culinary skills

Presentation skills

Teamwork

Communication

Microsoft Office proficiency

Education

Recognised culinary qualification

Job description

Job Responsibilities

• Develop creative new market trend recipes for product application
• Experience in different types of cuisine and food product development
• Food presentation and demonstration for clients and online
• Work closely with inter-departments on the development and launch of new or improved recipes
• Conduct food or product tasting, sensory evaluation, and training sessions
• Provide training, service recovery or trouble shooting for clients (On-Site or Demo Kitchen)
• Creative food presentation and food shoot or video
• To setup, manage and maintain Demo Kitchen when required

Job Requirements

• Recognised culinary qualification or similar discipline with minimum 1 year culinary experience preferred
• Good technical knowledge and presentation skills for product demos
• Strong teamwork and communication skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (PPT, Excel, Words etc)
• Travel to different sites when required
• Ability to work with multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment is required.
• 5 days work week + 2 Saturday per month (Mon-Fri 9am-6.30pm, Sat 9am-6.30pm)
• Undertake any other ad-hoc projects/ tasks assigned
• Job Scope, Work Day and Work Hours subject to changes depending on work requirement
• Fresh grads are welcome
• Salary package commensurate with experience