Senior New Product Development (NPD) Chef Calo Inc.

Role Overview

To function as a New Product Development (NPD) Sous Chef for Calo and contribute to long-term food product development that aligns with the organizational goals and objectives. e.g. new product development and the expansion of existing product lines. You ll be working closely with the R&D team to formulate and test new recipes and to improve existing recipes.

Main Responsibilities

• Managing new product development projects by researching consumer markets, and developing new product concepts and prototypes.
• Brainstorming ideas for new products or existing product modifications/add-ons
• Analyzing and evaluating trial results to make the necessary adjustments to ingredients, formulations, processes, and equipment prior to full-scale production.
• Actively Communicate with relevant stake holders for product launches and sourcing
• To make and manage samples creation when requested
• To create each product with full insight of Shelf life, allergens, ingredients cost and process.
• Ensures that the stations are kept in a clean and orderly fashion
• Ensures that all equipment within the R&D space is correctly handled and maintained
• Establishes and maintains effective employee relations
• Complies with Calo Health, Safety & Hygiene policy
• Performs related duties and special projects as assigned

Ideal Candidate

Qualifications

• The candidate should have a minimum of 5 years of experience as a CDP or sous chef
• Must be able to able to initiate, plan and implement new product development projects
• Following recipes and formulations to create and evaluate product samples
• Experience with multiple cuisines or fusion cuisines is a major plus
• Able to communicate well in English
• Working knowledge of MS Office (Word, Excel)

Knowledge and Competency

• Knowledge of various cooking methods, ingredients, and procedures.
• Create and maintain an efficient, hygienic, and positive working environment
• Display good work ethic, resourcefulness, and organization
• Must be able to work under pressure and manage time accordingly
• Ensure quality control and efficient workflow
• Familiarity with the industry s best practices
• Strong time-management skills, able to finish tasks in a timely manner, and stick to deadlines.

Personality

• Strong communicator
• Eager to learn
• Friendly and pleasant personality that is able to work with empathy and patience with other team members
• Punctuality