Senior New Product Development (NPD) Chef

Calo Inc.Manama, Capital Governorate, Bahrain

30+ days ago

Job description

About Calo

Launched in Bahrain in November of 2019, Calo is on a mission to make healthy easy. We’re a team of dedicated people driving this mission by providing better, faster, and cheaper ways to access food through technology.

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

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