RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT CHEF – BREAD & PASTRY

Key Responsibilities

Product Development

• Develop new breads, pastries, cakes, and specialty baked products.
• Improve existing recipes to enhance taste, quality, consistency, and profitability.
• Create products that align with customer demand, market trends, and seasonal promotions.
• Conduct product trials, tastings, and recipe adjustments to achieve the best results.
• Standardize recipes for consistent production across all batches.

Research & Innovation

• Stay updated on bakery, food, and consumer trends.
• Research new ingredients, techniques, and product concepts.
• Test new flavor combinations and baking methods.
• Work with suppliers to source quality and innovative ingredients.
• Identify opportunities to expand and improve the product portfolio.

Quality Assurance & Documentation

• Ensure products meet company quality and food safety standards.
• Create and maintain recipe manuals, product specifications, and preparation procedures.
• Document testing results, product improvements, and recipe updates.
• Support compliance with food safety, sanitation, and quality requirements.

Collaboration & Training

• Work closely with Production, Quality Assurance, Procurement, and Operations teams.
• Assist in scaling recipes from testing to commercial production.
• Support product launches and implementation plans.
• Train bakery and production staff on new recipes, techniques, and product handling standards.
• Collaborate with Marketing and Sales teams on product positioning and promotions.

Cost Management & Process Improvement

• Monitor ingredient costs and recommend cost-effective alternatives when appropriate.
• Optimize recipes without compromising quality.
• Support pricing strategies and product profitability analysis.
• Recommend process improvements, equipment upgrades, and workflow enhancements.

Qualifications

• Graduate of Culinary Arts, Baking & Pastry Arts, Food Technology, Hospitality Management, or a related field.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in bakery operations, with at least 2 years in Product Development or Research & Development (R&D).
• Strong knowledge of baking techniques, ingredient functionality, food safety, and quality standards.
• Experience developing and standardizing bakery products for commercial production is an advantage.
• Creative and passionate about food innovation and product development.
• Strong communication, documentation, and problem-solving skills.
• Able to work effectively with cross-functional teams.
• Willing to work FULL-TIME, ON-SITE in Quezon City.
• Willing to work on a possibly shifting schedule.

Core Competencies

• Product Development & Innovation
• Bread & Pastry Expertise
• Recipe Standardization
• Food Safety & Quality Assurance
• Cost Management & Profitability
• Project Management & Organization
• Leadership & Staff Training
• Collaboration & Communication

Why Join Us?

• Competitive Salary
• Government-Mandated Benefits
• Career Growth Opportunities
• Stable Full-Time Employment
• Opportunity to Lead New Product Development
• Work with a Growing Food Manufacturing & Commissary Team

Help create the next generation of breads, pastries, cakes, and bakery products that customers will love. Join our team and turn your ideas into successful products.