Kerja Separuh Masa R-D Chef - Food Technologist, Gaji tinggi MYR 6,000 di FJ FOOD SOLUTION SDN BHD Federal Territory - Maukerja

Job Description: R&D Chef & Food Technologist (Sauce Factory)

Role Overview

We are seeking a passionate and innovative R&D Chef & Food Technologist to join our team. The role combines culinary creativity with food science expertise to develop, improve, and commercialize high-quality sauces & pastes, The candidate will be responsible for product development from ideation to launch, ensuring compliance with HALAL, HACCP, and FSSC22000 standards.

Key Responsibilities

Product Development & Innovation

• Create and develop new recipes, sauces, pastes, marinades, and frozen food products aligned with market trends and customer needs.
• Improve existing products in terms of taste, texture, nutrition, and cost-effectiveness.
• Translate traditional and modern culinary concepts into scalable commercial recipes.

Food Technology & Process Development

• Apply food science principles to ensure product stability, safety, and shelf-life.
• Conduct formulation trials, sensory evaluations, and recipe standardization.
• Collaborate with production teams to ensure smooth scale-up from kitchen to factory.
• Ensure proper documentation of all formulations, processes, and trials.

Compliance & Quality Assurance

• Ensure all R&D activities comply with HALAL, HACCP, MESTI, and FSSC22000 requirements.
• Work closely with QA/QC team to ensure product safety, consistency, and traceability.
• Conduct product testing, including microbiological and physicochemical assessments (with QA support).

Market & Customer Collaboration

• Work with sales and marketing teams to develop customer-oriented solutions.
• Assist in product presentations, sampling, and customization for B2B clients.
• Stay updated on industry trends, competitor products, and emerging food technologies.

Requirements

• Culinary creativity combined with technical knowledge of food processing.
• Experience with industrial kitchen/lab equipment and processes (vacuum marination, retort, freezing, etc.).
• Good documentation, problem-solving, and project management skills.
• Passionate about innovation and keeping up with food trends.

Why Join Us?

• Be part of a fast-growing food manufacturing company with strong HALAL & FSSC22000 international certifications.
• Opportunity to create innovative food solutions that reach both local and global markets.
• Collaborative working environment between culinary and technical experts.
• Competitive salary, benefits, and career growth opportunities.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Contract

Pay: RM3,000.00 - RM6,000.00 per month

Benefits:

• Health insurance
• Maternity leave
• Opportunities for promotion
• Parental leave
• Professional development
• Work from home

Application Question(s):

• Are you currently attached with any company?
• What is your expected salary?
• What's your notice period?
• Have you worked in a sauce factory before?
• Are you a food tech or food science graduate?

Education:

• Diploma/Advanced Diploma (Preferred)

Experience:

• Chef or cooking : 1 year (Preferred)
• R&D: 2 years (Preferred)

Location:

• Kuala Lumpur (Preferred)

Work Location: In person