Research & Development (R&D) and Production Chef

apartmentFour Seasons Catering Pte Ltd placeSengkang scheduleFull-time calendar_month14/4/26

Job Description & Requirements

We are seeking a skilled R&D and Production Chef who can translate culinary concepts into scalable, production-ready products. This role focuses on transforming recipes into mass-produced items while maintaining food safety, consistent quality, cost efficiency, and strong flavour standards.

This is not a restaurant chef role. We are looking for a chef with hands-on experience in large-scale manufacturing or central kitchen operations, with at least 5 years of relevant experience in high-volume food production.

Key Responsibilities

Product Development & Innovation

Develop new products such as sauces, proteins, and ready-to-cook or ready-to-eat items based on business needs
Adapt kitchen recipes into production-friendly formats, including frozen and large-batch products
Work closely with the Sous Chef to refine recipes for scalability and operational feasibility
Evaluate ingredient suitability to ensure consistency, shelf life, and production efficiency

Standardize and document recipes with clear, step-by-step production instructions

Production Planning & Operations

Design and manage production schedules to optimize manpower, equipment use, and workflow efficiency
Control food costs while maintaining quality and yield targets
Oversee production processes to ensure batch consistency, accurate yield tracking, and traceability
Implement measures to minimize waste without compromising product standards

Ensure all products meet food safety requirements, including appropriate preservation and storage practices

Food Safety & Compliance

Maintain strict adherence to food safety and hygiene standards
Apply technical knowledge on preservatives, shelf life, and product stability

Support and uphold Halal-compliant production practices

Cross-Department Collaboration

Work closely with Catering Kitchen, QA, and Procurement teams to align on product standards and sourcing

Support quality assurance processes, product testing, and continuous improvement initiatives

Ideal Candidate Profile

Strong background in culinary R&D and high-volume food production
Experience translating recipes into scalable, standardized production formats
Solid understanding of food safety, preservation, and quality control
Detail-oriented, organized, and process-driven

Comfortable working cross-functionally with operations, QA, and procurement teams

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