RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT INTERNSHIP

PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT & INNOVATION
1 To develop new products, starting from idea creation to ingredient sourcing, packaging sourcing, equipment
sourcing, prototype development, trial run, sampling preparation, and food styling presentation.
2 To create and maintain proper R&D system, data analysis and storage, and documentation.
3 To develop strategies to strengthen suppliers, quality, and innovation on the application of culinary and
food science knowledge in both internal operations and outsourced partners
4 To leverage food science knowledge and skill to drive commercially viable product development.
5 To conduct sensory evaluation on supplier samples and new product samples.
6 Initiate, develop and execute development with vendors in assigned categories to bring concepts and ideas
to life
7 Able to effectively and accurately cost out products to ensure new products are commercially viable.
8 Exudes a high degree of credibility and the ability to work across all departments to achieve the set
objectives.

EXISTING PRODUCTS/S.O.P IMPROVEMENT
1 To create innovative solutions to establish competitive advantage with a focus on improvement.
2 To continually seek opportunities, in conjunction with suppliers to drive renovation, reduce overall costs and
improve the quality of products
3 To drive financial results by providing commercially viable product development options that differentiate
from other products in the marketplace but with higher margins
4 To design and improve new and current workflow / SOP in ingredients handling to improve operational
efficiency.
5 Open to receive constructive feedbacks, neither critics to improve operational matters by understanding the
outlets’ challenges.

CONSUMER INSIGHT
1 Responsible for understanding culinary trends and delivering new and innovative products that meet
customer needs within assigned categories.
2
Gather, analyse, and interpret market data and consumer research to identify emerging trends and
consumer needs and/or behaviours that provide insights leading to product innovation, renovation, and
differentiation.
3 Develops and maintains strong internal and external partnerships.
4 Understands consumer trends and delivers culinary support to develop new and innovative products that
meet our customer needs.
5 Identifies unique product attributes and benefits to achieve brand differentiation related to seasonal
products, platforms, key business shifts, and new product concepts.
6 Come out with better and proper solutions regards to food hazard or quality abuse.