R&D Officer- Creative (Savory)

R&D Officer- Creative (Savory) - EIGHT8ATE (Corporate Office)

Responsibilities

The R&D Officer- Creative is responsible for developing, testing, and improving food products, recipes, and menu items aligned with the company’s brand standards, cost targets, food safety requirements, and customer preferences. The role supports product innovation, standardization, and continuous improvement of existing menu offerings. Key responsibilities include developing new recipes, food products, and menu concepts based on business direction and market trends; conducting recipe testing, product trials, sensory evaluation, and product improvement activities; preparing product costing, yield testing, and standard recipe documentation; coordinating with Operations, Purchasing, QA, Marketing, and Production teams for product launches and implementation; ensuring that all developed products meet food safety, quality, taste, appearance, and cost standards; assisting in supplier eva...