Total 12 chef job vacancies in Science / R&D / Research category in Malaysia

Research & Development Chef (R&D)
Based in Tuas
5 Days a week
Shift work (7-430pm, 1230-10pm)
$2000-$5000

Job Description:

• Work with BD Team to develop new customers and markets for catering and manufactured food products
• Outline solutioning for industrial customers with product, process, equipment and manpower requirement
• Propose menus and recipes detailing material used, quantities and costs
• Develop processes methods to achieve product quality, shelf-life and production efficiency
• Establish packaging, transfer, storage and application methods for products
• Coordinate production with Central Kitchen team

Job Requirements:

• Min 3 year culinary experience in large-scale industrial kitchen or food factory
• Familiar with local catering and F&B needs and operation
• Knowledge of food science & technology
• Ability to present proposals and write documentations

Lim Jun Yao

Reg No: R1989028

The Supreme HR Advisory Pte Ltd

EA No: 14C7279

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

• Confirm product formulations and other information for constructing product profiles.
• Develop product improvements based on sensory testing and consumer data.
• Establish product specifications and documentation.
• Modify current and new product recipes and ingredient selection while taking note of nutrition, shelf life and regulations.
• Refine recipe formulation for mass production purposes.
• Review ingredients to meet the needs and requirements.
• Suggest alternative ingredients and food preparation processes to meet mass production and compliance needs.
• Support sales team by preparing samples for customers.
• Troubleshoot production processes to resolve production, quality and regulatory compliance issues.
• Well verse in Southeast Asian cuisine & Western-Japanese cuisine.

We are seeking a highly skilled and innovative Research & Development Sous Chef (Pastries, Desserts & Beverages) to join our culinary team.

As the R&D Sous Chef, you will be responsible for driving the development and creation of new pastry and dessert recipes, improving existing recipes, and ensuring the highest level of quality and innovation.

Your expertise and creativity will play a vital role in shaping our pastry and dessert offerings and enhancing our guests' experiences.

Job Responsibilities

• Recipe Development: Collaborate with the F&B team to conceptualize and create innovative recipes that align with the overall culinary vision and brand standards.
• Research and Trends: Stay up-to-date with the latest pastry and dessert trends, ingredients, techniques, and flavor combinations to inspire and enhance the development process.
• Quality Assurance: Conduct rigorous testing and evaluation of new and existing recipes, ensuring taste, texture, presentation, and overall quality meet or exceed the highest standards.
• Menu Enhancement: Collaborate with the F&B Team to enhance the existing menu offerings by introducing new items, refining presentation techniques, and improving overall guest satisfaction.
• Cost Control: Assist in managing the food costs by closely monitoring ingredient usage, portion sizes, and waste reduction strategies while maintaining quality.
• Training and Support: Provide guidance, training, and support to the F&B team, ensuring proper execution of recipes, techniques, and standards.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with other departments, such as purchasing, operations, and marketing, to ensure smooth implementation of new recipes, successful menu launches, and effective communication of pastry offerings to guests.
• Documentation: Maintain accurate and detailed records of recipes, including measurements, preparation methods, and any modifications, to ensure consistency and replicability.
• Food Safety and Sanitation: Adhere to strict food safety and sanitation guidelines, ensuring compliance with local health regulations and industry standards.

Job Requirements

• Culinary degree or relevant certification is preferred.
• Proven experience as a Pastry Chef or Pastry Cook in a high-volume establishment.
• Strong background in recipe development and culinary creativity, with a focus on pastries, desserts, and baked goods.
• Extensive knowledge of ingredients, techniques, and flavour combinations in the pastry field.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail, with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Strong understanding of food costs, portion control, and inventory management.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment and effectively communicate with colleagues at all levels.
• Flexibility to adapt to changing priorities and meet tight deadlines.
• Passion for continuous learning and keeping up with the latest trends in the pastry industry.

We are seeking a highly skilled and creative professional to join our team as a Bakery Research and Development Chef / Quality Manager. In this dual role, you will be responsible for driving innovation in our bakery products through research and development while ensuring the highest quality standards are maintained throughout the production process.

Responsibilities:

Research and Development:

• Lead the development of new bakery products, including breads, pastries, cakes, and other confections.
• Conduct market research to identify current trends and consumer preferences.
• Create and test new recipes, ensuring they meet quality, taste, and standards.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to bring new products from concept to market.

Quality Management:

• Establish and enforce quality control procedures for all bakery products.
• Conduct regular inspections of raw materials, production processes, and finished goods to ensure adherence to quality standards.
• Develop and implement quality assurance protocols to minimize defects and maintain consistency in product quality.
• Investigate and resolve any quality-related issues, working closely with production teams.

Recipe Standardization:

• Standardize recipes for consistent product quality across all locations.
• Work with production teams to train staff on recipe execution and quality control measures.
• Regulatory Compliance:
• Stay abreast of relevant food safety and quality regulations.
• Ensure compliance with local, state, and federal regulations related to food production and labeling.

Cost Management:

• Work collaboratively with the procurement team to identify cost-effective ingredients without compromising quality.
• Optimize production processes to improve efficiency and reduce waste.

Qualification:

• O level and above or a related field is preferred.
• Experience:
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in bakery research and development, with a proven track record of successful product launches.
• Previous experience in a quality management role within the bakery industry.
• Technical Skills:
• Strong culinary skills with a deep understanding of baking techniques and ingredient functionality.
• Familiarity with food safety standards and quality assurance protocols.

Flexible working location:

Eastpoint Mall, AMK Hub, White Sands Mall, Jurong Point, Lau Pa Sat, Seng Kang Kopitiam Square

Hiring for global agri-food company. Due to business expansion we're currently looking for a R&D pastry Chef.

Job Description

- Create new pastry products for mass production

- Experience in new product development and innovation

- Develop solutions and make sample products for foodservice and F&B clients

- Setup pilot bakery for developmental work, product demonstration and training

- Work with commercial and operations teams in production scale-up

Requirements

- Min 3-year experience in industrial bakery

- Good knowledge of flour properties and dough manipulation

- Creative with various types of pastry products for both artisanal and mass-markets

- Familiar with industrial bakery machineries and large-scale pastry production

- Understand local bakery market and current consumer trends

Education & Qualification

Bachelor’s Degree in Food Technology/Science or others food-related industry is preferred

Application

Sarka LLORENS 辛莎

Recruitment Partner - Asia - R&D

M:+65 9297 9345

E:sarka@affinityhumanventure.com

EA No:17S8637 Reg No:R1329451

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

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

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

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 minimum 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
• Undertake any other ad-hoc projects/ tasks assigned
• 5.5 Day Work Week
• Fresh grads are welcome

Salary package commensurate with experience

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 minimum 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
• Undertake any other ad-hoc projects/ tasks assigned
• 5.5 Day Work Week
• Fresh grads are welcome
• Salary package commensurate with experience

Job description:

· Capability of handling peak hour of restaurant.

· Maintain a positive and professional approach with coworkers and customers

· Help to maintain a climate of smooth and friendly cooperation

· Staff training

· Ensure preparation for opening is done

· Communicate to each other about the daily food preparation

· Enforce strict health and hygiene standards: Well maintain personal hygiene, food hygiene and kitchen hygiene.