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A leading global brand is seeking to appoint a Product Developer to assist in developing, documenting, and ensuring that the quality and integrity of the group’s product standards are maintained by performing the following duties. Develops new and enhances existing menu items beginning at concept ideation by translating consumer and sales trends, while continuing through to workable prototypes. Localizes the groups’ menu for their international regions Source and develop new ingredient suppliers for improved quality and margin Partner with operations to test new products and trial the operational or store level viability of each product prior to launch. Work with Supply Chain department to gather initial price information, and determine ingredient supply feasibility Provides timely, accurate and complete written documentation of all products. Supports sales, marketing with new and promotional products. Assists customer care dept with technical support. Supports activities of the Product Development executive Independently conducts research on current and new menu items/raw materials, exploring methods to improve cost, quality, flavour, colour, texture, nutritional value, convenience and/or physical, chemical, and microbiological composition of products. Interacts with purchasing for costing, new, alternative and/or replacement ingredients, resolve issues with ingredient specifications and addresses ingredient functionality problems Collaborates with Operations Dept. and Training dept. to provide technical expertise and support to address quality and production issues and improve product performance. Ensures in store recipes and supplier products meet regulatory requirements and are safe, through proper formulation, and shelf life testing. Researches nutritional, fitness and dining trends. Aligns nutritional requirements of the customer to the menu offering. Recommends store equipment, crockery, décor, merchandising and food presentation for the group. SECONDARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES · Develops licensed products with approved suppliers for the group. · Supports activities of the Development Department Head. QUALIFICATIONS Relevant Tertiary qualification in food science or chef, or equivalent combination of education and experience. EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE Post education or chef school, five years related experience in the food industry. SKILLS REQUIRED: LANGUAGE SKILLS Fluent in English. Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization. MATHEMATICAL SKILLS Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume. REASONING ABILITY Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form. COMPUTER SKILLS To perform this job successfully, an individual should have knowledge of Internet software; Spreadsheet software and Word Processing software. To apply, please submit your updated CV, a recent profile photo and qualifications with references.
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