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Title
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Description
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We are looking for a creative and innovative Research and Development Chef to join our team. In this role, you will be responsible for developing new recipes and menu items, researching food trends, and improving existing products. You will work closely with our culinary team, marketing department, and suppliers to create delicious, cost-effective, and marketable dishes. You will also be responsible for conducting taste tests, ensuring food safety standards are met, and documenting your research and development processes. The ideal candidate is a culinary expert with a passion for food science and a knack for creativity. You should have a deep understanding of ingredients, cooking techniques, and food trends. You should also have excellent problem-solving skills, the ability to work under pressure, and a keen eye for detail.
Responsibilities
Text copied to clipboard!- Developing new recipes and menu items
- Researching food trends
- Improving existing products
- Working with the culinary team and marketing department
- Conducting taste tests
- Ensuring food safety standards are met
- Documenting research and development processes
- Working with suppliers to source ingredients
- Testing new cooking techniques
- Presenting new ideas to management
Requirements
Text copied to clipboard!- Culinary degree or equivalent experience
- Experience in a research and development role
- Deep understanding of ingredients and cooking techniques
- Knowledge of food trends
- Excellent problem-solving skills
- Ability to work under pressure
- Keen eye for detail
- Strong communication skills
- Experience with food safety standards
- Passion for food science
Potential interview questions
Text copied to clipboard!- What is your process for developing a new recipe?
- How do you stay up-to-date with food trends?
- Can you describe a time when you improved an existing product?
- How do you ensure food safety standards are met during the development process?
- Can you describe a time when you had to present a new idea to management?