Development Chef at Dufil Group

Job Description

• We are seeking to recruit candidates to lead concept development of culinary products, formulate and test new products leading to launch in QSR and/or FMCG.

Responsibilities

• Create and present concepts in consumer product categories where the business operates like Noodles, Pasta, Snacks, e.t.c.
• Create menu ideas and food products for cafe operations.
• Create or modify recipes with regard to consumer and business landscape.
• Ability to calculate nutrition in menu products and to generate calories chart together with Quality Control.
• Stay ahead of the consumer flavor trend and translate it into the culinary application.
• Conduct or participate in surveys for consumer insights.
• Participate in sensory analysis and shelf-life studies.
• Work closely with Product Development, Quality Control, Operations, Marketing and Consumer Insights.
• Manage and build knowledge in the respective domain and provide culinary guidance in response to the business needs.
• Overall management of development kitchen to meet safety requirements.

Qualification and Skills

• Professional Chef with Bachelors or Diploma in Culinary Art or related discipline.
• Minimum of second-class, lower division.
• 25 to 30 years of age.
• Minimum 5 years experience in Food Service/FMCG Industry.
• Creative and innovative thinking with an understanding of ingredients and local palette preference (Nigerian cuisine) along with in-depth industry knowledge.