culinary R&D specialistPILMICO

Company Description
Pilmico Foods Corporation is the integrated agribusiness and food company of Aboitiz Equity Ventures Inc. (AEV). Composed of four divisions: Flour, Feeds & Animal Health, Farms, and Trading, we are well positioned at the beginning of the value chain. True to our brand promise of being Partners for Growth, we nurture our business and communities by providing business solutions and building partnerships for growth.
We operate in the Philippines nationwide and have a growing international presence in the following ASEAN countries: Vietnam, Thailand, Indonesia, Malaysia, Myanmar and Hong Kong.
Investing in talent and upholding Aboitiz values of Integrity, Teamwork, Innovation, and Responsibility are key drivers to sustaining the growth of our business.
Here at Pilmico, we value each talent for the unique contribution they bring to the organization. We recognize that today's global workforce is made up of diverse individuals with different skills, abilities and aspirations that enable them to achieve superior results; as such, we select our partners based on these attributes that are not typically found in someone's resume.
We are advocates of self-development and believe that people's success lies in their passion to learn something new and different every day. This is why our hiring philosophy is to open up and give equal opportunity to any talent regardless of where they are today in pursuit of education.
Job Description
The Culinary R&D Specialist performs work in the areas of Research and Development, for all value-added meat products, all designed to monitor and ensure that customer product requirements are met with least cost formulation/s and continual improvement is sustained in R&D operations.
Key Duties & Responsibilities
Research and Development Operations
The Research and Development Specialist ensures that:
1. R&D systems are in place at all times.
2. Create novel products and ensure carcass balance through recipe creation.
3. Lower product cost and improve margins by optimizing formulations and processes of all value-added meat products.
4. Increase functionality and product applications of existing The Good Meat products.
5. Establish fresh & marinated meat standard product and process specifications for consistency and replicability.
6. Benchmark competitor's products and create research & development plans to gain a competitive edge over the competitor.
Other Tasks
1. The Culinary R&D Specialist assumes an active role in The Good Meat both as mentor and culinary resource.
2. The Culinary R&D Specialist takes a prominent role in the implementation and maintenance of systems such as 5S/GMP, HACCP, and ISO.
3. The Culinary R&D Specialist actively participates in all company programs on quality improvement, safety & security, sustainability, corporate social responsibility and risk management.
4. The Culinary R&D Specialist may be assigned in other related tasks as directed by the R&D and Commissary Manager.
5. Ensures compliance to food safety, good housekeeping and quality management system based on the standards of 5S, GMP, HACCP, Halal and ISO.
6. Performs other tasks as may be assigned by the immediate superior.
Qualifications
Education:
Bachelor of Science in Entrepreneurial Management Major in Culinary Arts, Diploma in Culinary Arts & Technology Management, or any related courses.
Experience:
Fresh graduate; experience in restaurants, food service or similar institutions is a plus.
Licenses:
with ServSafe certification is a plus
Other Requirements:
Entry level
1. Ability to articulate ideas and communicate them clearly, confidently and effectively both verbally and in writing.
2. Ability to understand abstract or general ideas and apply them to specific situations.
3. Computer literacy and proficiency in the use of electronic spreadsheet, word processing and presentation applications.
Additional Information
Tools of trade provided
Pilmico

Meycauayan City, Bulacan
Permanent
Full-time