Company Name: Baker By Chance
Job Description: R&D Chef (Research and Development Chef)
Position Overview: The R&D Chef is responsible for creating, testing, and refining new recipes, food products, and cooking techniques for a food company, restaurant, or brand. This role involves collaboration with chefs, food scientists, and marketing teams to develop innovative and high-quality dishes that align with the brands concept, consumer trends, and market demands. The R&D Chef ensures that all recipes and products are scalable, cost-effective, and meet the required standards for taste, texture, and nutritional value.
Key Responsibilities:
1. Recipe Development:
- Create and test new recipes, dishes, and food concepts based on market trends, customer feedback, and company goals.
- Experiment with ingredients and cooking techniques to develop innovative, high-quality products.
- Ensure new recipes meet nutritional, dietary, and allergy specifications.
2. Product Testing and Refinement:
- Conduct in-depth testing of recipes and food products to refine taste, texture, and presentation.
- Develop scalable cooking methods and production processes to ensure recipes can be replicated in large-scale production.
3. Collaboration and Teamwork:
- Collaborate with food scientists, nutritionists, and other culinary professionals to optimize products and recipes for production.
- Participate in brainstorming sessions to generate new ideas and innovative food concepts.
4. Cost Control and Budgeting:
- Create cost-effective recipes by managing ingredient costs while maintaining high quality.
- Analyze production costs and work within budget constraints to ensure recipes are commercially viable.
- Monitor portion sizes and ingredient yields to reduce waste and optimize profitability.
5. Menu Innovation and Trends:
- Stay up to date with industry trends, food innovations, and emerging culinary techniques.
- Implement modern cooking trends and consumer preferences into product development.
- Attend food expos, conferences, and workshops to gather inspiration and stay ahead of competitors.
6. Documentation and Standardization:
- Document all recipes, processes, and methodologies to ensure consistency across production runs.
- Write detailed instructions for kitchen staff, ensuring that recipes are clearly defined and can be easily executed.
- Create and maintain product development timelines and reports to track progress.
7. Quality Assurance and Compliance:
- Ensure all new recipes and products adhere to food safety regulations and standards.
- Test and ensure products are safe for consumption, allergen-free, and meet any relevant legal or health requirements.
- Monitor quality control during the testing and scaling processes to prevent defects or inconsistencies.
8. Training and Mentorship:
- Train kitchen staff, production teams, or other chefs in new recipes and techniques.
- Provide guidance and mentorship on food preparation, presentation, and innovation
The R&D Chef plays a vital role in shaping the future of a food brand or culinary operation by innovating and creating the products that will define the businesss offerings. This position requires a unique blend of culinary creativity, scientific understanding, and business acumen.
Preferred candidate profile
- Proven experience as a chef, with at least 3-5 years in culinary research and development or a related field.
- Any Hotel Management, Culinary degree or equivalent professional training in Bakery and Confectionery.
- Strong knowledge of food trends, techniques, and innovation.
- Ability to create and refine recipes for scalability and commercial production.
Perks and benefits
Fixed CTC +Annual Bonus
Employment Type: Full Time, Permanent
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