Job Description

Planning and carrying out R&D activities and projects (new product development, including in process improvement) that comply with food regulations as well as the company vision and mission.

Create and design new recipes (for e.g. ready to eat products) to improve food product from the organization in consideration of ideas and market demand for new products and refine taste profiles through experimentation.

Improve and revise existing product formulations and processes if necessary to optimize productivity and cost.

Conduct sensory and shelf-life evaluation for new and existing product samples, including packaging performance.

Participate in pilot tests and production runs until the commercialization of the new or modified product.

Collaborate with the procurement department to source alternative ingredients.

Liaise with supplier for new product samples and documents required, such as quotation, product specification, CoA, Halal Cert and etc.

Collaborate with sales and marketing departments to keep track of consumer needs and competitors’ performance as well as support sales and marketing team by preparing samples for customer trials.

Provide technical and labeling information with regulatory compliance to related departments.

Keep a record of all R&D related documents.

Assist in kitchen / R&D lab equipment handling, maintenance and calibration.

Get involved in kitchen / R&D lab activities related to 5'S, safety, inventory control and others.

Requirements

Possess Degree or Diploma in Culinology / Food Technology / Food Science and other relevant field.

Posses strong understanding of cultural and culinary trends with full knowledge of culinary art and able to cook like a chef.

At least 1-2 years of working experience in seasoning, sauce and paste R&D, processing & manufacturing related field with strong knowledge and ability in kitchen / R&D lab management, recipe formulation, food presentation, food safety, food handling and food hygiene.

Proficient with Microsoft Office & Excel, other relevant software and application.

Able to manage time efficiently, effective in problem- solving, and having positive thinking.

Possessed strong analytical and critical thinking skills.

Familiar with Malaysian Food Regulations and Nutrition Labelling Regulations.

Posses own transport and willing to travel.

Benefits

Medical Claim: subject to grading & confirm staff

Insurance covered: subject to confirm staff

Annual Leave: subject to grading

Company Team building / Professional training