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 solutions

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
• PC Literate / Able to work on ERP systems

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.