Culinary Innovation Lead

4 days ago


Jeddah, Makkah Province, Saudi Arabia Calo Inc Full time

Calo Inc Overview

We are a cutting-edge technology company dedicated to making healthy eating easy for everyone.

Our app provides personalized meal plans based on nutritional algorithms, developed in collaboration with chefs, nutritionists, and software engineers.

Job Description

The ideal candidate will possess a strong background in culinary arts, with a minimum of 9-12 years of experience as a sous chef in a kitchen environment.

Main Responsibilities:

  1. Guide, train, and audit product development teams across regions.
  2. Stay up-to-date with the latest culinary trends and optimize kitchen processes.
  3. Lead cross-functional teams to develop and launch new meal products.
  4. Collaborate with suppliers and procurement teams to source high-quality ingredients.
  5. Conduct regular audits to ensure quality standards and operational efficiency.
  6. Maintain detailed records of recipe development, ingredient sourcing, and operational audits.
  7. Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations and quality standards.
  8. Develop unique and appealing local meal options that enhance the subscription service's value proposition.

Ideal Candidate

Qualifications

  • Culinary Arts degree or equivalent qualification
  • Minimum of 9-12 years experience, Sous Chef level with a minimum of 3 years Working Within an NPD/kitchen environment.
  • Must be a proficient communicator in English
  • Previous experience in a food manufacturing facility is a plus
  • Obsessed with customer's feedback and satisfaction

Knowledge & Competency

  • Has had team-leading experiences and would be able to train the kitchen team
  • Up-to-date with culinary trends and optimized kitchen processes
  • Strong time-management skills
  • Capable of delegating & managing multiple tasks
  • Working knowledge of various computer software programs (MS Office, restaurant management software, POS, MMS)
  • Advanced knowledge of healthy cooking techniques and nutritional requirements.
  • Demonstrated expertise in developing and launching innovative meal products.
  • Strong creative and problem-solving skills, with a keen eye for detail.
  • Proven ability to conduct audits and optimize operational processes.
  • Ability to work effectively in a collaborative team environment.
  • Proficiency in food safety, quality standards, and regulatory compliance.
  • Excellent communication, presentation, and project management skills.

Personality

  • Strong communicator
  • Ability to work both independently and in a team
  • Eager to learn
  • Friendly and pleasant personality that can lead with empathy and patience

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