Total 3 sous chef job vacancies in Science / R&D / Research category in Singapore

Job Summary

The Research and Development (R&D) Chef is responsible for the development and improvement of recipes and new product prototypes and processes to ensure that its processes meet the PB food quality and food safety standards. He/She provides food science expertise in designing processes to manufacture new food products on a commercial scale for marketing purposes and meeting sales and SEA region’s import and export regulations.

Job Responsibilities

• Create new recipes, modifying and improving existing recipes through experimentation.
• Plan, manage and run panel sessions and sensory tests on food products.
• Consolidate data gathering for new product specifications.
• Formulate new food production standards and standard operating procedures.
• Make recommendations in the design of new manufacturing processes or to change current equipment or processes.
• Modify new product recipes and ingredient selection while taking note of nutrition, shelf life, and regulations.
• Establish product specifications and documentation.
• Confirm product formulations and other information for constructing product profiles.
• Review methods to improve the quality of new baked products and compliance with food regulations during mass production.
• Develop ideas from preparation processes for marketing purposes.
• Develop product improvements based on sensory testing and
• data.
• Facilitate innovation and lead team leaders to implement change.
• Refine recipe formulation for mass production purposes.
• Review ingredients to meet customer needs and requirements.
• Ability to review alternative ingredients and food preparation processes to meet mass production and compliance needs.
• Make recommendations for changes to new & existing food production processes.
• Organise and conduct Train the trainer and on-the-job training sessions locally and within SEA regions’ production and retail kitchens.
• Follow up on yearly refreshment training schedule
• Troubleshoot production processes to resolve production, quality, and regulatory compliance issues.
• Execute any other duties as assigned.

Skills

• Possesses analytical and problem-solving skills and should be able to work independently.
• Good sensory skills to evaluate flavours and create recipes for new products.
• Excellent knowledge of production systems, food costing, ordering and inventory
• Possess capability to lead, motivate and manage subordinates
• Sound knowledge/understanding of cultural and culinary trends
• Creative in developing and presenting products
• HACCP certified and other food safety regulations are required
• Good command of spoken English
• Any additional language (eg. Korean) would be an added advantage
• PC literate with knowledge in MS Office

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Develop creative new market trend recipes for product application
• Experience in different types of cuisine and food product development
• Food presentation and demonstration for clients and online
• Work closely with inter-departments on the development and launch of new or improved recipes
• Conduct food or product tasting, sensory evaluation, and training sessions
• Provide training, service recovery or trouble shooting for clients (On-Site or Demo Kitchen)
• Creative food presentation and food shoot or video
• To setup, manage and maintain Demo Kitchen when required

REQUIREMENTS:

• Recognised culinary qualification or similar discipline with min 1 year culinary experience preferred
• Good technical knowledge and presentation skills for product demos
• Strong teamwork and communication skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (PPT, Excel, Words etc)
• Travel to different sites when required
• Ability to work with multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment is required.
• 5 Days Work Week + 2 Sat ( Mon-Fri 9am-630pm, Sat 9am-630pm)
• Undertake any other ad-hoc projects/ tasks assigned
• Job Scope, Work Day and Work Hours subject to changes depending on work requirement
• Fresh grads are welcome
• Salary package commensurate with experience

Job Responsibilities

• Developing new menu items and working together with the management team to identify possible opportunities
• Conducting product presentation, food tasting and gather feedbacks to further improve the taste of the products
• To do food costing and SOP of the recipes
• Training the operational team on the preparation of the products and doing trial runs
• Working closely with inter-departments on the launch of new or improved recipes
• Looking out for new trends and consumer requirements in the market
• Involve in continuous improvement of existing products, in term of quality or costing
• Performing ad-hoc duties assigned by the management

Job Requirements

• Recognised culinary qualification or similar discipline
• At least 8 years of relevant experience in restaurant / hotel / food manufacturing industry
• Experience in different cuisines
• Ability to deliver expertise and best in class knowledge of ingredients, formulations and food processing techniques
• Familiar with SFA Food regulation
• Passionate about food product development
• Creative in food preparation and presentation
• Meticulous with good organisational skills
• Team player with good interpersonal skills