Freelance R&D (Food/Chef)

ASTRO (Jakarta, Jakarta, Indonesia)

DKI Jakarta, Indonesia

ASTRO - Groceries in Minutes Indonesia's first and fastest-growing on-demand platform for groceries and essentials. Anything you need, fast. Astro is Indonesia's first quick commerce company that delivers groceries and essentials to your door within 15 minutes. 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Our mission is to make people's lives simpler and easier by saving them time, energy, and money. Just like real Astronauts that take off into outer space, Astro embodies the values of being fast, bold, adventurous, and technologically advanced. Download our app now to experience and enjoy the new definition of fast! Interested in working for a company that pushes the boundaries and strives to be the best? Join us now to be a part of this ground-breaking mission!

Detail posisi

The Freelance R&D (Food/Chef) position involves leading the development of new recipes and products that align with the company's brand and market trends, while conducting research on culinary innovations.

Kewajiban

• Lead the creation and development of new recipes, menu items, and product concepts that align with the company's brand and market trends.
• Conduct research on emerging culinary trends, ingredients, and technologies to incorporate into new products.
• Experiment with ingredients, cooking techniques, and presentation styles to create unique and high-quality offerings.
• Collaborate with the culinary team, marketing, and product development departments to conceptualize and execute innovative menu and product ideas.
• Develop and test prototypes, ensuring they meet quality standards, taste profiles, and cost targets.
• Refine and optimize recipes based on feedback from taste tests, market research, and performance data.
• Establish and maintain high standards for food quality, consistency, and presentation.
• Develop and document standard operating procedures (SOPs) for new recipes and products.
• Monitor and evaluate the performance of new products and make adjustments as needed to ensure success in the market.
• Develop cost-effective recipes and product formulations while maintaining high-quality standards.
• Analyze ingredient costs and sourcing options to optimize product profitability.
• Ensure new products are developed within budget constraints and meet financial objectives.

Kualifikasi

• Proven experience in developing new recipes, menu items, and products with a strong portfolio of successful innovations.
• Excellent knowledge of culinary techniques, ingredient functionality, and food trends.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret market data and consumer preferences.
• Exceptional creativity and a passion for culinary innovation.
• Effective communication and collaboration skills, with experience working cross-functionally.