Central Chef

Job Descriptions:

• Assist in building and enhancing consumer understanding of products.
• Develop and improve new recipes.
• Support activities related to product introduction and development such as events, PR, promotions, food photography, and cooking classes.
• Participate in interviews and research on customer taste and nutrition preferences.
• Provide culinary expertise for product analysis, market research, and evaluation.
• Stay updated on kitchen equipment, recipes, and culinary trends.
• Train the sales team on basic kitchen knowledge and food trends.
• Collaborate with the sales team to address customer inquiries.
• Introduce, analyze, and guide the sales team on various menu formats.
• Develop and update product application guides.
• Assist the Executive Chef in conducting cooking demonstrations showcasing product applications and creativity.
• Help establish culinary standards for new product development or improvement projects.
• Research and identify culinary trends to develop product applications.
• Prepare weekly reports and plans to support customer development and product marketing.

Job Requirements:

• Graduated from formal institutions in tourism, hospitality, culinary schools
• Minimum 2-3 years of experience in restaurants or hotels in positions such as chef, sous chef, or supervisor.
• Good cooking and tasting skills.
• Ability to present and explain ideas clearly.Basic knowledge of product development.
• Fluent and clear communication skills.
• Proficiency in English (speaking and writing).
• Proficient in office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Preferably experienced in 4-5 star hotels.

Unilever is an organisation committed to equity, inclusion and diversity to drive our business results and create a better future, every day, for our diverse employees, global consumers, partners, and communities. We believe a diverse workforce allows us to match our growth ambitions and drive inclusion across the business. At Unilever we are interested in every individual bringing their ‘Whole Self’ to work and this includes you! Thus if you require any support or access requirements, we encourage you to advise us at the time of your application so that we can support you through your recruitment journey.