Research and Development Chef

SAM HEE PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading food company in Singapore is seeking a Research and Development Chef to create and refine recipes. This role involves assisting in data gathering and product specifications, developing marketing ideas, and ensuring compliance with food safety regulations. The ideal candidate will possess strong culinary skills, a solid understanding of food science, and experience working under pressure. The role requires creativity and teamwork to develop innovative food products that meet market demands.

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of food science and nutrition.
• Excellent culinary skills and creativity.
• Strong communication and presentation skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Experience in training and mentoring staff.

Responsibilities

• Assist in data gathering for new product specifications.
• Create new recipes and refine taste profiles.
• Develop ideas for marketing food preparation processes.
• Establish product specifications and documentation.
• Toubleshoot production processes to resolve issues.

Skills

Food science and nutrition knowledge

Culinary skills

Creativity

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Research ability

Teamwork

Problem-solving skills

Ability to work under pressure

Ability to source ingredients

Education

Degree or Diploma in Culinary Arts or related field

Minimum three years relevant work experience

Tools

Kitchen equipment and tools

Job description

The Research and Development (R&D) Chef creates new recipes to improve food product from the organisation. Ready to designs new recipes in consideration of ideas and market demand for new products. Ready to improves recipes and preparation methods to meet mass production and regulatory needs. Ready to helps to design marketing strategies based on candidate approach and ideas in creating new products.

Candidate should skilled in culinary arts and is experienced in the Food and Beverage (F&B) sector. Candidate works in a kitchen or laboratory. Candidate has good knowledge on food science and is familiar with nutrition and mass production needs. Candidate has sound understanding of cultural and culinary trends. Candidate is very creative in developing and presenting products.

Duties and 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.

Requirements and 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.
• Degree or Diploma or minimum three years relevant work experience.
• Able to work early mornings, nights, and weekends.