R&D Executive

JR FOODS PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A food production company in Singapore seeks a professional to conceptualize, develop, and test new recipes for kitchen production and R&D. The role involves sensory evaluations, compliance with regulatory requirements, and collaboration with marketing to address customer needs. Candidates should have experience in recipe development and a strong understanding of food safety regulations. This position offers the opportunity to grow within a dynamic team in the food industry.

Qualifications

• Experience in recipe development and testing in a food production environment.
• Strong understanding of food safety and compliance regulations.
• Ability to document and record processes meticulously.

Responsibilities

• Conceptualize, test, and scale new recipes.
• Conduct sensory evaluations of new products.
• Prepare product costings based on materials.

Job description

• Responsible for the conceptualization, development, testing and scaling of new recipes for the kitchen production and new R&D products.
• To conduct continual testing, improvement and scaling of new and existing product item recipes.
• To conduct sensory evaluation and approval of new products / recipes. Ensure all product creation complies with customer, government and legal regulatory requirements within the country of use.
• To prepare product costings based on raw materials and manufacturing costs.
• Meticulously document and record all work within the company’s databases, including recipes, preparation lists and ordering databases.
• Collaborate with the Marketing department to understand the customers’ needs and requirements and to also assist in troubleshooting customers’ issues (when necessary).
• To develop innovative solutions to help grow and value-add to customers’ requirements, ensuring that any solutions provided are within the stipulated cost parameters and manufacturing capability.
• To facilitate the handover of new product(s) so as to ensure the smooth transition from R&D kitchen to Production.
• To assist the Production Head Chef in all R&D product development matters.
• Any other appropriate duties and responsibilities as assigned.