R&D Development Chef

1 week ago

Jeddah, Makkah Province, Saudi Arabia Americana Foods Full time $60,000 - $80,000 per year

Job Purpose:

The R&D Development Chef will be responsible for developing culinary relationships (Chef to Chef) and key customer leadership/decision makers, as appropriate. connect the consumer voice with R&D Team to develop the desired products. Able to connect the dots between company portfolio and consumer needs.

Experience in back-of-house preparation to influence the R&D Team during the product development process. good technique and ability on sensory analysis.

chef responsibilities include studying recipes, setting up menus and preparing high-quality dishes for client presentations. Also, he should be familiar with sanitation regulations.

knowledge of food science, ingredients and production technologies.

maintain a hygienic workspace in the kitchen and dining areas by following established schedules, prescribed methods, and established standards.

Key Accountabilities:

(1) Strategic

  • Support the company on ideas to reduce the product cost without compromising the quality and sensory attributes.
  • Improve skills & efficiency by attending courses, fairs, visiting other sites of Americana and suppliers.
  • Establish product specifications and documentations for QA, clients, production and R&D Team.

(2) Operational

  • Develop with the R&D Team products for the QSR and FS business across KSA. Products aligned with the client specification with focus on quality.
  • Visit the clients to build a relationship on trust, quality and service. Offer innovation an adapt Americana portfolio to the client Menu. Work towards improving customer satisfaction on daily basis
  • Be responsible to run the Sensory Program in KSA, based on Americana Sensory Program book.
  • Run sensory panels and compare Americana products vs Competitors. Share the results via report with the related personnel.

Qualifications, Experience, & Skills:

  • Bachelor's / master's in food engineering\ technology, chemical engineer
  • Minimum of 5 years as culinary chef in a similar industry

Technical Skills:

  • Proficiency in computer skills MO.
  • Ability to learn new systems for recipe and information management

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