R&d Culinologist

**_Key Responsibilities
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- Develop new recipes or adapt existing dishes to reflect latest trends in plant-based foods, used for the purpose of showcasing our products during product demonstrations and food tasting sessions for stakeholders
- Work closely with the Food Tech and Product Development teams to perform recipe development and fine-tuning to achieve the desired quality for the end product
- Develop key partnerships with relevant industry players such as food manufacturers, food services, hotels and restaurants to establish new distribution channels
- Research on future food trends to create new product lines to achieve the company's vision
- Ensure proper documentation and archival of all the trials and formulations created
- Adopt appropriate food technology to improve the culinary process and quality of the end products
- Responsible for procuring and purchasing the raw materials and ingredients required for the work
- Effectively manage the costs of raw materials and inventory levels to ensure maximum profits whilst keeping costs low
- Ensure that food preparation meets health and safety standards by conducting regular inspections of the kitchen facilities, storage areas, and equipment used in the preparation process
- Developing menus for special events requested by clients and customers

**_Requirements _**
- Diploma in Culinary Arts, Patisserie or other related fields of study
- Min. 5 years of extensive hands-on culinary experience and/or training in culinary arts in a full-fledged kitchen setting
- Key involvement in product development, or experienced in food research & development works
- Mastery of blending culinary art with food science with forward thinking on future food trends
- Possess a good understanding of future food trends and the plant-based market; strong believer in the benefits of plant-based products
- Versatile and adaptable to changes, willing to have an open mind and able to take constructive feedback for product improvements
- Willing to join a start-up environment with high demands but satisfying rewards
- Team-player and goal-oriented mindset
- Possess food hygiene and safety certifications

**_Perks _**
- Be part of a dynamic young startup in paving the way to create new food innovations to enhance human nutrition in a sustainable manner
- Eligible key contributors get rewarded in employee share options scheme
- Enjoy Flexibility, Empowerment while doing Good Work at the same time