New Product Development chef

AboutCalo is an app providing personalized meal plans for busy people through nutritional algorithms, built with love by chefs, nutritionists, and software engineers.Launched in Bahrain in 2019, we have since expanded to 5 countries in the region, delivered millions of meals to our customers, and launched our very own Grab & Go Cafe concepts.We're on a noble mission to make healthy easy. We think this is one of the most important problems to tackle in our world today. We have global ambitions - no small thinking here.Role OverviewTo function as a New Product Development (NPD) Chef for Calo UAE and contribute to long‑term food product development that aligns with the organizational goals and objectives. For example, new product development and the expansion of existing product lines. You’ll be working with the GM, head chef & NPD team to formulate and test new recipes and to improve existing recipes.Main ResponsibilitiesProduct DevelopmentCreate innovative meal options and plans that meet nutritional standards and address diverse dietary needs (e.g., keto, high‑protein, detox, gluten‑free, vegan).Develop, refine, and fix recipes to balance flavor, nutrition, cost, and production efficiency.Continuously adapt and improve dishes in line with evolving health, wellness, and consumer trends.Market Research and Trend AnalysisTrack healthy eating trends, dietary needs, and consumer preferences.Use customer feedback and market insights to refine and innovate meal offerings.Collaboration and CoordinationWork with nutritionists and dietitians to ensure meals meet dietary guidelines.Partner with procurement to source high‑quality, health‑conscious ingredients.Documentation and ReportingMaintain clear records of recipe development, sourcing, and testing.Ensure recipe methods, yields, and standards are accurate.Quality and ComplianceGuarantee all new products meet company's quality and food safety standards.Implement and monitor quality control procedures for consistency.Innovation and CreativityFoster a culture of culinary creativity and innovation within the team, experimenting with new ingredients, cooking techniques, and presentation styles.Develop distinctive meals that enhance the subscription experience.ScalingStandardize recipes for large‑scale production with minimal variance.Document scaling processes with visuals for training teams.Train the Training team to ensure consistent execution.Ideal CandidateQualificationsCulinary Arts degree or equivalent qualificationMulti‑cuisine Sous Chef with expertise in modern European and Asian cuisineEffective communicator with strong collaboration and presentation skillsObsessed with customers’ feedback and satisfactionPrevious experience in a bulk cooking, food manufacturing facility is a plusKnowledge & CompetencyStrong knowledge of culinary trends, healthy cooking techniques, and nutritional requirementsProven experience in developing, testing, and launching new meal productsAbility to balance creativity with operational and cost efficiencyStrong time management and multi‑tasking skillsSkilled in recipe scaling and process optimizationComfortable using basic software tools (MS Office, RMS, POS, MMS, etc.)PersonalityAmbitious, driven, and creative problem solverOrganized multitasker with attention to detailCollaborative and empathetic#J-18808-Ljbffr