R&D Chef

1 day ago

NorthEast Region, Singapore Private Advertiser Full time $90,000 - $120,000 per year

About the Role

We are seeking a highly creative and skilled Culinary and or, Bread and Pastry Research and Development (R&D) Chef to join our rapidly expanding bakery team. This is a crucial role for a culinary professional who can blend culinary arts with food science to drive innovation and maintain our competitive edge. The ideal candidate will be a visionary with a passion for creating new products, refining existing ones, and ensuring our bakery remains at the forefront of quality and flavor.

Key Responsibilities
  • New Product Development: Lead the ideation, creation, and testing of new bread, pastry, dessert and or, hot meal/ deli recipes from concept to commercial viability. This includes staying abreast of market trends, consumer preferences, and competitor offerings.
  • Recipe Optimization & Standardization: Refine and improve existing recipes to enhance flavor, texture, and appearance while optimizing for cost, efficiency, and scalability for mass production.
  • Quality and Process Control: Develop and document Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for all new products, ensuring consistent quality and compliance with food safety and hygiene regulations.
  • Ingredient and Supplier Management: Research and source new, high-quality ingredients and equipment. Collaborate with SCM team to secure the best products at competitive prices, without compromising on quality.
  • Troubleshooting: Analyze and solve production and quality issues that arise during the scaling of new recipes from the test kitchen to full production.

  • Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with the marketing, operations, and procurement teams to ensure new products are profitable, operationally feasible, and align with brand strategy.

  • Execute any other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications
  • 5+ years of professional experience in a bakery, pastry kitchen, or food R&D role. Experience in a high-volume or fast-growing environment is a significant plus.
  • A strong portfolio showcasing creativity and a deep understanding of both classic and modern bread and pastry techniques.
  • Knowledge of food science and how ingredients interact in baking. This is crucial for successful R&D work.
  • Exceptional creativity and the ability to innovate while adhering to a brand's core identity.
  • Meticulous attention to detail, especially in recipe formulation and record-keeping.
  • Strong communication and project management skills. The ability to work independently and manage multiple projects simultaneously is key.
  • A degree or diploma in Culinary Arts, Baking and Pastry Arts, or Food Science is highly desirable.
  • Great Team work and involvement in any crucial activities.

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