Research and Development Chef
- Mar 3
- 2 min read
Updated: 2 days ago
AIKON Food Corporation is looking for a Research & Development Chef to lead food product development, recipe standardization, and culinary innovation for our commissary-supported brands and catering operations.
This role is focused on the food side only — creating and improving products that are scalable, cost-efficient, and consistent. The role works closely with the Commissary Manager, who is responsible for daily production operations and commissary execution.
We are looking for a chef with a strong balance of culinary creativity + technical discipline (food costing, gram-based recipes, yields, and standardization).
Salary
Base Salary: ₱45,000 – ₱55,000 per month
Performance-Based Incentives
Note: Incentives are performance-based and are not guaranteed fixed pay.
Key Responsibilities
1) Product Innovation & Development
Lead end-to-end product development from concept → kitchen trials → pilot → final recipe approval
Develop new menu items, line extensions, and commissary-ready products aligned with brand direction
Translate culinary concepts into commercially viable products suitable for scaling
2) Recipe Standardization & Scalability
Create gram-based standardized recipes for commissary and branch execution
Define batch sizes, portions, prep methods, and product specifications
Ensure recipes are replicable and consistent across locations
3) SKU Improvement & Reformulation
Reformulate existing SKUs to improve:
food cost performance
yield
consistency
ingredient efficiency
operational simplicity (from a recipe/formulation standpoint)
Recommend ingredient alternatives or formulation adjustments during price fluctuations while maintaining quality
4) Food Costing, Yield & Product Margin Support
Engineer products to meet target food cost percentages
Validate true yield, edible portion, and batch costing
Build accurate costing sheets for new and revised products
Work with Finance and Purchasing on ingredient pricing impacts and reformulation options
5) R&D Documentation & Product Governance
Build and maintain complete product development files, including:
standardized recipes
costing sheets
yield tests
portion specifications
process notes
pilot test records
version history / revisions
Maintain structured documentation for product approval and rollout readiness
6) Product Handoff & Culinary Rollout Support
Conduct product handoff and culinary training for commissary/branch teams
Support pilot and rollout phases by gathering recipe-related feedback
Refine products based on test and rollout feedback while preserving standards
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Culinary Arts, HRM, Food Technology, Nutrition, or related field (preferred)
4–7 years total culinary experience
2–4 years experience in R&D / product development / test kitchen / commissary standardization (restaurant group, catering, QSR, cloud kitchen, commissary, or food manufacturing)
Strong experience in:
recipe development and standardization
food costing
yield testing
portion control
batch scaling
Can create gram-based recipes and accurate batch formulas
Strong documentation and file management skills (Excel / Google Sheets / recipe files)
Strong communication and collaboration skills (Operations, Finance, Purchasing, Kitchen teams)
Preferred Qualifications
Experience in multi-brand or multi-branch food businesses
Experience supporting commissary + catering operations
Proven track record in SKU reformulation and margin improvement
Experience in pilot testing and product rollout support
Location
AIKON Food Corp Commissary
San Francisco Road, Saint Francis Homes IV, Barangay San Francisco,
Binan City, Laguna (near national highway)
Application Requirements
Please submit:
Updated resume / CV
Portfolio or sample product work (if available)
Earliest available start date (15-30 days preferred)
Email your CV to joinus@aikonfc.com Subject: R&D Chef – Your Name
Shortlisted candidates will undergo structured technical and commercial evaluation.