Job Description
R&I Lead is responsible for overseeing the development of new bakery, pastry and desserts products, and improving existing ones. This role involves managing a team of professionals who work on developing recipes, testing ingredients, and ensuring that the bakery products meet quality and food safety standards. He/she is responsible for coordinating with various departments, such as production, marketing, and sales to ensure that the products developed meet the company's strategic goals and customer demands
Roles & Responsibilities:- Assist in data gathering for new product specifications.
- Confirm product formulations and other information for constructing product profiles.
- Create new recipes and refine taste profiles through experimentation.
- Develop ideas from food preparation processes for marketing purposes.
- Develop product improvements based on sensory testing and consumer data.
- Establish product specifications and documentation.
- Make recommendations in the design of new manufacturing processes or to change current equipment or processes.
- Modify new product recipes and ingredient selection while taking note of nutrition, shelf life, and regulations.
- Plan, manage and run panel sessions and sensory tests on food products.
- Refine recipe formulation for mass production purposes.
- Review ingredients to meet customer needs and requirements.
- Review methods to improve the quality of new food products and compliance with food regulations during mass production.
- Suggest alternative ingredients and food preparation processes to meet mass production and compliance needs.
- Suggest changes to new food production processes.
- Support the sales team by preparing samples for local and overseas customers.
- Troubleshoot production processes to resolve production, quality, and regulatory compliance issues.
Required Education, Knowledge & Skills:- A degree in food science, or a related field can be helpful for a Bakery R&D lead.
- Experience in the baking industry is essential for a R&D lead. An individual with experience in product development, quality control, and food safety would be well-suited for this role.
- A strong foundation in baking techniques, recipe development, and ingredient knowledge is important for a Bakery R&D lead.
- Knowledge of the latest trends and developments in the baking industry is essential for a Bakery R&D lead.
- Experience in developing gluten-free or plant-based bakery products, for example, would be advantageous.
