R&D Chef for Breads

About the role

The R&D Chef for Breads is responsible for supporting the development, improvement, and standardization of bakery products. The role assists in recipe testing, product trials, ingredient evaluation, documentation, and production coordination to ensure product quality, consistency, cost efficiency, and alignment with brand standards.

Key responsibilities

• Assist in creating, testing, and improving bakery products such as breads, cakes, pastries, cookies, and other baked goods
• Conduct recipe trials based on approved concepts, product briefs, or market trends
• Support the development of new products and enhancement of existing products
• Prepare sample products for sensory evaluation, costing, and approval
• Ensure accurate measurement of ingredients, baking procedures, and process parameters
• Assist in documenting standard recipes, procedures, yield, and product specifications
• Monitor product output during trials to ensure taste, texture, appearance, and shelf-life meet standards
• Recommend improvements on product quality, consistency, and production efficiency
• Assist in troubleshooting product issues related to formulation, baking process, or raw materials
• Test and evaluate new ingredients, suppliers, and alternative raw materials

About you

• Graduate of Bachelor's Degree in Culinary Arts, Food Technology, or any related course
• At least 3 years of experience in bakery production, commissary, hotel, restaurant, or food manufacturing setup
• Experience in product development, recipe testing, or commissary bakery operations is an advantage
• Knowledgeable in baking techniques, ingredient functions, food safety, and product quality standards
• Detail-oriented, creative, organized, and willing to do hands-on baking work
• Able to work in a fast-paced environment and collaborate with R&D, QA, Purchasing, and Production teams
• Willing to work during holidays, shifting schedules, or extended hours when needed

Benefits

• Company events
• Discounted lunch
• Employee discount
• Free parking
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• On-site parking
• Opportunities for promotion
• Paid training
• Promotion to permanent employee
• Staff meals provided