Deskripsi Pekerjaan
Join Wilmar's culinary innovation team as a Research & Development Chef, where you'll transform market insights into groundbreaking food products. This pivotal role demands creativity and technical expertise to develop high-quality, innovative culinary solutions that align with global consumer trends and our strategic objectives. You'll collaborate with cross-functional teams to prototype, test, and refine recipes while ensuring scalability and commercial viability. The ideal candidate will drive product innovation from concept to launch, maintaining Wilmar's reputation for excellence in the agribusiness and food sectors.
Your impact will extend beyond the kitchen, as you analyze emerging culinary trends, conduct sensory evaluations, and optimize formulations for nutritional balance and flavor profiles. This position offers a unique opportunity to shape the future of food products while working with a global leader committed to sustainable and consumer-centric solutions.
Tanggung Jawab
- Develop innovative food products aligned with market trends and consumer preferences
- Lead culinary R&D projects from concept ideation to final product launch
- Conduct sensory evaluations and recipe optimization trials
- Collaborate with food scientists and production teams for scalable solutions
- Analyze culinary trends and translate insights into product development
- Ensure products meet quality standards, nutritional guidelines, and regulatory requirements
- Document formulations, processes, and technical specifications
Kualifikasi
- Bachelor's degree in Culinary Arts, Food Science, or related field
- 5+ years of experience in food product development or culinary R&D
- Strong knowledge of food processing techniques and ingredient functionality
- Expertise in sensory evaluation and flavor profiling methodologies
- Proven track record of launching successful food products
- Familiarity with food safety regulations (HACCP, FDA, etc.)
- Excellent project management and cross-functional collaboration skills
- Proficiency in recipe development software and data analysis tools