R&D Chef (Product Development)

• Develop new products such as marinades, sauces, Ready-to-Eat and Ready-to-Cook items, including customer OEM projects

• Formulate and adjust recipes to optimise flavour, yield, cost, shelf life and consistency

• Run product trials, sensory evaluations and production scale-up activities with Operations and QA

• Prepare product specifications, standard operating procedures and work instructions

• Assess ingredients with suppliers for quality, functionality, cost and availability

• Conduct product demonstrations, customer tastings and staff training for new launches

• Troubleshoot product and production issues and implement effective solutions

What we're looking for

• A degree or diploma in Food Science, Culinary Arts or a related field

• At least 3 years of experience in food research and development or product development, ideally within food manufacturing or meat processing

• Strong culinary skills and a well-developed palate

• Knowledge of recipe costing and shelf-life evaluation

• Familiarity with food safety standards; halal (MUIS) experience is an advantage

• Creative, detail-oriented and comfortable working collaboratively across teams