Deskripsi Pekerjaan
Are you a creative food technologist or culinary expert with a passion for the beverage industry? Our rapidly growing milk tea brand is seeking a dedicated R&D Specialist to join our team in Tangerang. In this role, you will be the creative engine behind our product line, ensuring that every sip our customers take meets the highest standards of quality, flavor, and innovation.
You will play a pivotal role in the end-to-end product development lifecycle—from conceptualizing trending flavor profiles to ensuring operational efficiency through strict COGS (Cost of Goods Sold) management and food safety compliance. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and have a keen eye for market trends, we want to hear from you!
Tanggung Jawab
- Develop and prototype innovative milk tea recipes, toppings, and beverage concepts that align with current market trends.
- Standardize recipes and create comprehensive product manuals to ensure consistent quality across all retail outlets.
- Conduct cost analysis (COGS) for new product launches to maintain profitability targets without compromising quality.
- Implement and monitor rigorous food safety and hygiene protocols throughout the R&D and production process.
- Conduct sensory testing and gather feedback to refine flavor profiles before mass implementation.
- Collaborate with the operations and procurement teams to source high-quality raw materials and ingredients.
- Manage the documentation of product specifications, shelf-life testing, and regulatory compliance.
Kualifikasi
- Bachelor’s degree in Food Technology, Food Science, Culinary Arts, or a related field.
- Minimum 1-2 years of proven experience in R&D, specifically within the F&B or beverage industry.
- Deep understanding of ingredient functionality, flavor science, and sensory evaluation.
- Strong analytical skills with experience in managing product costs and margins.
- Familiarity with Indonesian food safety standards and certifications (BPOM/HACCP knowledge is a plus).
- Creative, detail-oriented, and highly adaptable to changing consumer preferences.
- Proficient in MS Office and capable of creating clear, actionable technical documentation.