New Product Development (NPD) Chef

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 the New Product Development (NPD) Chef for Calo Kids 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 food team to formulate and test new recipes and to improve existing kids recipes. 

Main Responsibilities

Daily responsibilities 

• Managing new product development projects for Calo Kids 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.
• Ensures that the stations are kept in a clean and orderly fashion
• Ensures that all equipment within the working 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 experience as a 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 
• Passion about creating healthy food concepts for kids is a requirement
• Experience in the hospitality or catering industry is a big plus 
• Experience with multiple cuisines or fusion cuisines is a major plus
• Able to communicate well in English
• MS Office  proficient (Excel, Word)

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 leadership and management skills

Personality

• Strong communicator 
• Eager to learn 
• Friendly and pleasant personality that is able to lead with empathy and patience with other team members