RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT CHEF - KITCHEN COMMISSARY

Key Responsibilities

Product Development

• Develop new ready-to-eat meals, sauces, viands, rice meals, and other commissary products.
• Improve existing recipes to enhance taste, quality, consistency, and profitability.
• Create products that meet customer demand, market trends, and seasonal promotions.
• Conduct product trials, tastings, and recipe adjustments.
• Standardize recipes for consistent large-scale production.

Research & Innovation

• Stay updated on food trends and consumer preferences.
• Research new ingredients, cooking methods, and packaging solutions.
• Explore new flavor combinations and meal concepts.
• Work with suppliers to source quality ingredients.
• Identify opportunities to expand the company's product line.

Quality Assurance & Documentation

• Ensure products meet company quality and food safety standards.
• Create and maintain recipe manuals, product specifications, and cooking procedures.
• Document product testing, recipe improvements, and production 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 for commercial production.
• Support new product launches and production rollouts.
• Train kitchen and production staff on recipes, cooking procedures, and product handling.
• Collaborate with Marketing and Sales teams during product launches.

Cost Management & Process Improvement

• Monitor ingredient costs and recommend cost-effective alternatives.
• Improve recipes without affecting product quality.
• Support pricing strategies and profitability goals.
• Recommend improvements in kitchen processes, equipment, and production efficiency.

Qualifications

• Graduate of Culinary Arts, Food Technology, Hospitality Management, or a related field.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in commercial kitchen or commissary operations, with at least 2 years in Product Development or Research & Development (R&D).
• Experience developing ready-to-eat meals, packed meals, frozen products, sauces, or similar food products is preferred.
• Strong knowledge of food safety, recipe standardization, and large-scale food production.
• Creative and passionate about food innovation.
• 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
• Ready-to-Eat Meal Development
• Recipe Standardization
• Food Safety & Quality Assurance
• Cost Management & Profitability
• Commercial Food Production
• 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