Job Description
- To develop and test new products, menu ideas, and product concepts and recipes.
- Responsible for the conceptualization, development, testing and scaling of new recipes for the kitchen production.
- To conduct testing, improvement and scaling of existing product item recipes.
- To oversee the entire production process and to ensure excellent quality and consistency at all times.
- To assist the Production Head Chef in all R&D product development matters.
- Document and record all work within the company databases, including recipes, preparation lists and ordering databases.
- Assist in production planning and scheduling for the central kitchen as well as other projects as assigned.
- To assist in ensuring a high level of health and safety, cleanliness and food hygiene and to ensure that safe working practices are followed.
- Any other appropriate duties and responsibilities as assigned.
Job Requirements
- Minimum 3 years’ experience in food service and/or product development in food manufacturing operations.
- Demonstrate creativity in developing menu concepts, recipes, and problem solving.
- Able to work within diverse teams both internally (R&D, Culinary, Operations, Sales, Marketing, Purchasing, QA, and Management) and externally (Customers, Suppliers, Trade Organizations).
- Understands food trends and demonstrate ability to apply them to product and menu development.
- Have relevant experience in writing and testing detailed recipes.
- Comfortable working with many cuisines and cooking techniques.
