R&D & Production Execution Chef
(Ready-to-Eat / Ready-to-Heat | Central Kitchen)
Eatz Express is expanding our Ready-to-Eat (RTE) and Ready-to-Heat (RTH) business.
We are looking for a highly disciplined, execution-focused R&D & Production Chef who can develop products and make them work at scale in a central kitchen environment.
This role is not for a restaurant-only or creative-only chef. It is for someone who understands speed, volume, structure, and reliability.
CORE WORKING PRINCIPLE
At Eatz Express, we operate on an execution-first mindset.
Tasks are not rejected by simply saying cannot.
If something is challenging, you are expected to:
- Attempt execution
- Explain constraints with facts
- Propose the best achievable solution
- KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Product R&D & Standardisation
- Develop RTE/RTH products suitable for mass production
- Convert recipes into standardised specifications (ingredients, gram weight, process)
- Lock recipes for consistency and repeatability
- Production Planning & Execution
- Plan and execute end-to-end production (prep, cooking, cooling, packing, storage)
- Create SOPs that allow production to scale without dependency on individual skills
- Plan manpower, shifts, and equipment usage efficiently
- High-Volume & Time-Critical Operations
- Support sudden volume increases, including large overnight production
- Break down production needs into clear execution plans
- Remain calm, structured, and solution-oriented under pressure
Quality, Safety & Cost Control
- Maintain strict food safety and hygiene standards
- Ensure consistent quality across batches
- Monitor yield, cost, and efficiency
- Reduce waste while maintaining product standards
Cross-Team Collaboration
- Work closely with operations, QA, procurement, and business teams
- Support Halal-compliant production processes
- Prepare products for vending and retail channels
Requirements
- Minimum 5-8 years experience in:
- Central kitchen or food manufacturing
- RTE / chilled / frozen food production
- Strong understanding of high-volume production
- Comfortable with SOPs, measurements, and structured processes
- Able to work flexible hours when required
- Experience in Halal environments is an advantage
IDEAL CANDIDATE PROFILE
- Execution-driven, not excuse-driven
- Proactive planner, not reactive operator
- Calm under pressure
- Detail-oriented and disciplined
- Able to work independently with minimal supervision
IMPORTANT NOTE
- This is not a creative-only chef role.
- This role requires commercial execution, speed, discipline, and reliability.
Interested candidates:
Please submit your CV with a brief summary of your relevant experience in central kitchen / food manufacturing / RTE production.
