Research & Development Sous Chef
1 week ago
Research & Development Sous Chef
Overview
A fantastic opportunity for a creative, passionate and driven individual to be part of a growing manufa..
Research & Development Sous Chef
Overview
A fantastic opportunity for a creative, passionate and driven individual to be part of a growing manufacturing company with opportunities for long-term career progression as the business grows. You will be the expert in recipe development and culinary innovation.
As a R&D Sous Chef, you will work closely with the management and quality assurance department to develop new recipes and refine taste profiles through experimentation for B2B customer – Café, Education, Catering and Retail products. You will train kitchen team members, supervise and coordinate all culinary activities. You are also responsible for preparing consistent, high quality food products and improve efficiency to streamline kitchen operations.
Responsibilities include:
- Create new product recipes and ingredient selection while taking note of nutrition, shelf life and regulations
- Confirm product formulations and other information for constructing product specifications and documentation
- Make recommendations in the design of new manufacturing processes or to change current equipment or processes
- Plan, manage and run panel sessions and sensory tests on food products
- Review ingredients to meet customer needs and requirements
- Monitor and maintain product quality and food safety system
- Conduct food safety and shelf-life risk management during the product development stage
- Ensure the cleanliness and maintenance of all work areas, utensils, and equipment
- Conduct studies to discover ways to improve the efficiency of production processes
- Ensure manufacturing and processing staff wear appropriate sanitary and protective gear to ensure health and safety
- Monitor every aspect of production to ensure compliance with established procedures and standards
- Oversee the maintenance, repair, and replacement of production equipment to ensure smooth work operations
- Set production objectives and implement action plans for achieving set targets
- Conduct forecast to identify potential risks and contingencies in a proposed project
- Prepare periodic reports to update upper management on food production activities
- Create workshifts to ensure round-the-clock food production operations
- Maintain accurate inventory of raw materials and processed food products
- Ensure products and raw materials are stored properly at optimum conditions
- Carry out surveys to identify customer requirements and adjust to meet such needs
- Follow all safety and sanitation policies when handling food and beverages
Minimum qualifications
- At least 8 years of relevant working experience in F&B
- Culinary-related certifications/Diploma preferred
- Fluency in English and Chinese
Requirements
- Good communication and interpersonal skills
- Able to work within deadlines and well-organised in handling multiple projects
- Strong and proven track record of executing projects
- Positive attitude and eager to learn
- Display strong initiative and able to work independently
- Thrive in a fast-paced environment and able to adapt quickly
- Strong understanding of food manufacturing processes
- Proficient in cost management and production efficiency strategies
- Knowledge in food safety and quality hygiene systems e.g. HACCP, GMP, Food safety management systems e.g. ISO 22000, AIB, FSMS 22000, etc.
- Creative, detail minded, with excellent communication skills and can work independently and as a team
- Strong project management and influencing skills
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