R&D Chef (Chick Chicken)

About the role

As an R&D Chef, you will develop, standardize, and document recipes, yields, and batch costings from scratch. You will lead product research and development for new menu items and commissary products, conduct kitchen trials to refine taste, texture, aroma, and overall product consistency, and ensure all developed products meet food safety, sanitation, and shelf-life standards.

Key responsibilities

• Develop, standardize, and document recipes, yields, and batch costings from scratch
• Lead product research and development for new menu items and commissary products
• Conduct kitchen trials to refine taste, texture, aroma, and overall product consistency
• Create and implement clear SOPs for food preparation, portioning, storage, and production
• Collaborate with operations and management to ensure recipes are scalable for multiple branches
• Monitor product performance and recommend improvements based on feedback and testing
• Ensure all developed products meet food safety, sanitation, and shelf-life standards
• Support menu innovation aligned with brand identity and market trends
• Train kitchen and commissary teams on proper execution of standardized recipes

About you

• Degree in Culinary Arts, Food Technology, Hospitality Management, or a related field (Food Safety training preferred)
• Proven experience in R&D, product development, or commissary kitchen operations
• Strong knowledge of recipe standardization, yield testing, batch costing, and scaling
• Solid understanding of food safety regulations, quality control, and shelf-life validation
• Creative, detail-oriented, and highly organized
• Hands-on leader who can work independently and drive innovation
• Strong analytical skills in food costing and product improvement

About us

Tender Lover Food Corp. (Chick Chicken) is a food company operating a commissary-based supply chain management operation.