Job Description : R&D Chef & Food Technologist
Role Overview
We are seeking a passionate and innovative R&D Chef & Food Technologist to join our team. The role combines culinary creativity with food science expertise to develop, improve, and commercialize high-quality sauces & pastes, The candidate will be responsible for product development from ideation to launch, ensuring compliance with HALAL, HACCP, and FSSC22000 standards.
Key Responsibilities
Product Development & Innovation
- Create and develop new recipes, sauces, pastes, marinades, and frozen food products aligned with market trends and customer needs.
- Improve existing products in terms of taste, texture, nutrition, and cost-effectiveness.
- Translate traditional and modern culinary concepts into scalable commercial recipes.
Food Technology & Process Development
Apply food science principles to ensure product stability, safety, and shelf-life.Conduct formulation trials, sensory evaluations, and recipe standardization.Collaborate with production teams to ensure smooth scale-up from kitchen to factory.Ensure proper documentation of all formulations, processes, and trials.Compliance & Quality Assurance
Ensure all R&D activities comply with HALAL, HACCP, MESTI, and FSSC22000 requirements.Work closely with QA / QC team to ensure product safety, consistency, and traceability.Conduct product testing, including microbiological and physicochemical assessments (with QA support).Market & Customer Collaboration
Work with sales and marketing teams to develop customer-oriented solutions.Assist in product presentations, sampling, and customization for B2B clients.Stay updated on industry trends, competitor products, and emerging food technologies.Requirements
Culinary creativity combined with technical knowledge of food processing.Experience with industrial kitchen / lab equipment and processes (vacuum marination, retort, freezing, etc.).Good documentation, problem-solving, and project management skills.Passionate about innovation and keeping up with food trends.Why Join Us?
Be part of a fast-growing food manufacturing company with strong HALAL & FSSC22000 international certifications.Opportunity to create innovative food solutions that reach both local and global markets.Collaborative working environment between culinary and technical experts.Competitive salary, benefits, and career growth opportunities.Job Types : Full-time, Part-time, Contract
Pay : RM3, RM6,000.00 per month
Benefits :
Health insuranceMaternity leaveOpportunities for promotionParental leaveProfessional developmentWork from homeWork Location : In person
