Quality Control Head Chef (Culinary) - #1117892

We are seeking an experienced and quality-driven culinary professional to lead food quality and process assurance across our production operations. The ideal candidate should have a strong foundation in both culinary arts and food manufacturing. This role requires a hands-on leader who can bridge R&D, production, and quality teams to ensure every product meets the highest standards of taste, texture, safety, and consistency.

Job Responsibilities

1. Food Quality & Safety

• Conduct quality assurance checks on all ingredients, dishes, and production processes.

• Monitor compliance with company standards, including taste profiles and textures, in accordance with R&D SOPs.

• Ensure strict adherence to food safety management systems and hygiene standards.

• Oversee production lines to identify issues and ensure products consistently meet quality standards.

2. Process & Compliance

• Develop, implement, and maintain quality control procedures and standard operating procedures (SOPs).

• Ensure compliance with all food safety regulations and assist with internal and external food safety audits.

• Investigate any food safety incidents, identify root causes, and implement effective corrective and preventive actions.

3. Collaboration & Continuous Improvement

• Work closely with the R&D team on all SKU trials and production runs.

• Communicate quality standards, findings, and improvement measures to factory staff and management.

• Contribute to the development and execution of strategies to enhance overall product quality, consistency, and operational efficiency.

Job Requirements

• Culinary Degree / Diploma or equivalent, with at least 5 years of relevant experience in culinary arts and food manufacturing.

• Minimum 2 years of R&D Chef experience working with Food Scientists or Technologists in product development preferred.

• In-depth knowledge of HACCP and other food safety regulations is essential.

• Strong understanding of food manufacturing processes, equipment, and production technologies.

• Experienced in new product implementation, R&D trials, process optimization, and continuous improvement initiatives.

• Skilled in establishing, maintaining, and updating SOPs to ensure compliance with operational controls and policies.

• Proven success in product innovation and commercialization, with hands-on experience transitioning concepts from lab-scale to full-scale production.

• Able to conceptualize innovative food products aligned with industry and consumer trends.

• A strong team player with excellent interpersonal, organizational, and communication skills.

• Based in Tuas and willing to work early mornings, nights, or weekends when required.