Deskripsi Pekerjaan
Are you an innovative culinary professional with a passion for creating exceptional baked goods? A.Taberna Foods Inc. is seeking a talented and creative R&D Chef - Breads and Pastries to join our dynamic product development team in Quezon City. In this role, you will lead the culinary innovation pipeline, developing unique, high-quality bread and pastry recipes that resonate with market trends and delight our customers.
As our Research & Development Chef, you will blend culinary artistry with practical food science. You will be responsible for conceptualizing, testing, and refining new product formulations from initial benchtop trials to commercialization. This role requires close collaboration with procurement, production, and marketing teams to ensure that all new products are not only delicious but also scalable, cost-effective, and aligned with food safety regulations. If you thrive in a fast-paced kitchen environment, love experimenting with ingredients, and possess a strong technical understanding of baking chemistry, this is the perfect opportunity to make your mark in the local food industry.
Tanggung Jawab
- Conceptualize, develop, and standardize innovative recipes for breads, pastries, and other baked goods.
- Conduct systematic benchtop testing and sensory evaluations to refine flavor profiles, textures, and shelf-life.
- Collaborate with the production team to scale up recipes for commercial manufacturing while maintaining product integrity.
- Monitor global and local baking industry trends to identify new opportunities for product differentiation.
- Source and evaluate new raw materials and ingredients for quality, cost-efficiency, and functionality.
- Document all formulations, standard operating procedures (SOPs), and nutritional information accurately.
- Ensure all R&D activities comply with strict food safety, HACCP, and sanitation standards.
Kualifikasi
- Bachelor’s degree in Culinary Arts, Food Technology, Food Science, or a related discipline.
- At least 3-5 years of solid experience in research and development (R&D) focusing on commercial breads and pastries.
- Strong technical knowledge of baking science, ingredient functionality, and fermentation processes.
- Proven track record of successfully bringing new bakery products from concept to market launch.
- Excellent sensory evaluation skills and a keen eye for detail and product presentation.
- Strong communication and collaboration skills to work effectively with cross-functional teams.
- Familiarity with food safety regulations, HACCP protocols, and commercial kitchen equipment.