Chef

National Foods Limited is committed to growth by strengthening its brands, financial foundation, and global presence while maintaining a strong focus on sustainability and becoming a globally recognized company. We are seeking a creative and skilled professional to join our team to design innovative recipes, experiment with new culinary ideas, and enhance the overall user experience of our products. This role requires adherence to the company’s quality and safety standards while contributing to the development of exciting food offerings.

Key Responsibilities
- Develop innovative recipes and improve existing cuisines through experimentation to increase consumer preference and satisfaction.
- Contribute to the creation of new dishes, pre-prepared meals, and food products that align with National Foods Limited’s vision.
- Conduct trials using both current and new products to explore innovative ways to expand product usage and appeal.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate new products into the broader product portfolio.
- Train and mentor the Quality, Innovation, Research, and Development (QIRD) team on the latest cooking techniques, dishes, and cuisines to maintain a highly skilled and knowledgeable workforce.
- Prepare small batches following recipes and formulations, ensuring skillful presentation and organized arrangement for product evaluation and sampling by core and extended teams.
- Provide expertise on cooking methods to support product development teams in achieving desired outcomes.
- Monitor market trends and adapt recipes and cooking techniques to assist the Product Development team in creating prototypes.
- Participate in consumer surveys, focus groups, home use tests (HUTs), central location tests (CLTs), and food service sector trials to gather feedback and improve products.
- Maintain a hygienic, efficient, and positive kitchen environment in compliance with National Foods Limited’s health and safety standards.

Required Qualifications
- Graduate degree in a relevant field.
- 3 to 4 years of experience in recipe development, culinary experimentation, or food product innovation.

Position Type
- Contractual

National Foods Limited is an equal opportunity employer. We provide fair employment opportunities to all individuals regardless of age, color, origin, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, marital status, public assistance status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws.