Research and Development Chef (Hot meal)

Benefits:

• Reputable company

• EPF, SOCSO and EIS contribution

• Group Personal Accident Protection

• Group Hospitalization Scheme

• Outpatient Treatment

• Dental Subsidy

• Annual leave

• Miscellaneous leaves (i.e Compassionate, Wedding, Examination, Calamity etc)

• Compassionate Token

• Birthday Gift

• Wedding Cake

• Staff Purchase Discount

Job Requirements:

• Candidate must possess at least a Post Graduate Diploma in Culinary.

• At least 3-5 years of experience in related capacity or field.

• Experienced in making Onigiri, sandwiches, hand held foods, and packed meals.

• Applicants must be willing to work in Petaling Jaya.

• Full-Time position.

Must posses own transportation

Job Description:

1. Develop new hot meal recipes and improve existing menu items.
2. Conduct product research, recipe formulation, and cooking trials.
3. Standardise recipes, cooking methods, and product specifications.
4. Prepare product costing and recommend cost-effective ingredients without compromising quality.
5. Work closely with Production, Operations, Purchasing, and Quality Assurance during product development.
6. Conduct product evaluations, sensory testing, and shelf-life assessments.
7. Ensure all products comply with food safety, hygiene, and quality standards.
8. Prepare Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), recipe cards, and production guidelines.
9. Support product launches by providing training and technical guidance to production and operations teams.
10. Source and evaluate new ingredients, equipment, and food trends to support innovation.
11. Troubleshoot product quality issues and recommend corrective actions.
12. Maintain accurate documentation of product development activities and trial results.
13. Assist in continuous improvement initiatives to enhance product quality, efficiency, and customer satisfaction.
14. Experience infusion cuisine, including the preparation of onigiri, sandwiches, handheld foods, and packaged ready-to-eat meals.
15. Perform any other duties assigned by Management.