Research & Development and Production Chef

FOUR SEASONS FOOD SOLUTION PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading food production company in Singapore is seeking an R&D and Production Chef to transform culinary concepts into large-scale production. The ideal candidate will have at least 5 years of experience in high-volume food production, a strong understanding of food safety, and the ability to effectively design production processes. This role is essential for developing new products and ensuring compliance with quality standards. Competitive salary and opportunities for growth are offered.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience in large-scale food production.
• Strong understanding of food safety, preservation, and quality control.
• Detail-oriented and organized, with process-driven thinking.

Responsibilities

• Develop new products such as sauces and ready-to-cook items.
• Design and manage production schedules for efficiency.
• Ensure batch consistency and compliance with food safety standards.

Skills

Culinary R&D

High-volume food production

Food safety compliance

Recipe translation

Job description

We are seeking a skilled R&D and Production Chef who can translate culinary concepts into scalable, production-ready products. This role focuses on transforming recipes into mass‑produced items while maintaining food safety, consistent quality, cost efficiency, and strong flavour standards.

This is not a restaurant chef role. We are looking for a chef with hands‑on experience in large‑scale manufacturing or central kitchen operations, with at least 5 years of relevant experience in high‑volume food production.

Key Responsibilities

Product Development & Innovation

• Develop new products such as sauces, proteins, and ready‑to‑cook or ready‑to‑eat items based on business needs.
• Adapt kitchen recipes into production‑friendly formats, including frozen and large‑batch products.
• Work closely with the Sous Chef to refine recipes for scalability and operational feasibility.
• Evaluate ingredient suitability to ensure consistency, shelf life, and production efficiency.
• Standardize and document recipes with clear, step‑by‑step production instructions.

Production Planning & Operations

• Design and manage production schedules to optimize manpower, equipment use, and workflow efficiency.
• Control food costs while maintaining quality and yield targets.
• Oversee production processes to ensure batch consistency, accurate yield tracking, and traceability.
• Implement measures to minimize waste without compromising product standards.
• Ensure all products meet food safety requirements, including appropriate preservation and storage practices.

Food Safety & Compliance

• Maintain strict adherence to food safety and hygiene standards.
• Apply technical knowledge on preservatives, shelf life, and product stability.
• Support and uphold Halal‑compliant production practices.

Cross-Department Collaboration

• Work closely with Catering Kitchen, QA, and Procurement teams to align on product standards and sourcing.
• Support quality assurance processes, product testing, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Ideal Candidate Profile

• Strong background in culinary R&D and high‑volume food production.
• Experience translating recipes into scalable, standardized production formats.
• Solid understanding of food safety, preservation, and quality control.
• Detail‑oriented, organized, and process‑driven.
• Comfortable working cross‑functionally with operations, QA, and procurement teams.