Job Description

Product Development Chef (

Specialty foods - Vietnamese Cuisine

) NOC 62200

- Research & Development (R&D)

Main duties:

Responsible for creating, testing, and refining authentic Vietnamese-inspired recipes and specialty food products within the R&D department, adapting traditional dishes into scalable, market-ready formulations for food manufacturing.

Develop and refine recipes for new food products, prototypes, and line extensions. Develop and refine innovative food products aligned with consumer trends and company goals. Translate artisanal recipes and culinary concepts into scalable formulation suitable for for mass production. Conduct kitchen trials, sensory evaluations, product testing for taste, texture, and appearance, and scale-up support for manufacturing. Collaborate with R&D technologists to align recipes with nutritional, regulatory, and cost requirements. Ensure compliance with food safety, hygiene, and quality standards at all times. Ensure compliance with HACCP, GMP, and food safety standards. Document formulations, preparation methods, and trial results accurately. Partner with marketing to provide culinary insights for product positioning and consumer trends. Stay current with industry trends, ingredients, and technologies to inspire product innovation. Support manufacturing trials and provide on-site assistance during product scale-up.

Skills & Qualifications

Required:

3-5 years of culinary experience, with at least 2 years in developing recipes for new food products. Strong understanding of recipe formulation, portioning, and food costing. Ability to adapt artisanal recipes into scalable, production-ready formulas. Excellent tasting and sensory evaluation skills. Strong documentation, organization, and presentation abilities. Knowledge of food safety standards (HACCP, GMP, etc.). Proficiency in English is a must; fluency in Vietnamese an asset

Preferred:

Experience working with cross-functional teams (R&D, QA, Marketing, Operations). Creativity and awareness of culinary trends, consumer preferences, and global cuisines. Familiarity with nutritional labeling, allergen management, and regulatory compliance. Basic understanding of food science and processing techniques.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: $39.50 per hour

Ability to commute/relocate:

Scarborough, ON M1S 3P8: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Location:

Scarborough, ON M1S 3P8 (required)
Work Location: In person