R&D Chef - #1168538

Product Development & Innovation

· Develop innovative sauce products and food solutions that meet market trends, customer requirements, and company objectives.

· Create, test, and refine sauce formulations and recipes from concept to commercialization.

· Conduct kitchen trials and evaluate product performance, taste, texture, appearance, and functionality.

· Work closely with the R&D team to optimize recipes for manufacturing scalability and cost efficiency.

Culinary Applications

· Develop and prepare food application recipes using company products to demonstrate product versatility and performance.

· Cook and present sample dishes for customer tastings, internal evaluations, exhibitions, and sales presentations.

· Ensure consistency and quality of all food samples prepared.

Recipe Documentation

· Create and maintain detailed recipes, preparation methods, and application guidelines.

· Prepare technical and culinary documentation to support product launches and customer requirements.

· Update recipe databases and maintain accurate records of product development activities.

Food Styling & Photography Support

· Prepare and style food dishes for product photography, marketing materials, social media content, and promotional campaigns.

· Collaborate with the Marketing and Sales teams to develop visually appealing food presentations.

· Support photo and video shoots by preparing food samples and ensuring presentation quality.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

· Work closely with R&D, Quality Assurance, Production, Sales, and Marketing teams throughout the product development process.

· Provide culinary expertise during customer visits, product demonstrations, and training sessions.

· Monitor food industry trends, consumer preferences, and competitor products to identify new opportunities.

Food Safety & Compliance

· Maintain a clean, organized, and safe kitchen environment.

· Ensure all food preparation activities comply with food safety, hygiene, and company standards.

· Support product shelf-life testing and product evaluations when required.