Job Title: Executive Chef

Location: Malaysia

About the Role:

Responsible for culinary expertise and create innovative application of the Unilever Food Solutions product portfolio to support business plan.

Chef support for developing and executing business plans as part of cross functional team, with the objective of delivery sales targets and profitability management

Key Responsibilities:

Lead and contribute to the growth of focus channels with culinary know how and expertise via solution selling.

Translate insights into product ideas and application related to country project/brief.

Assist marketing in developing and evaluate creative concepts and develop application with quality recipes, according to project brief.

Design the training material and run the training for new product training and application training to the team.

Audit and promote culinary technology practice in product development area.

Assist in formulation optimization and fine tuning to production scale.

Test developed products in application according to project brief.

Conduct evaluation sessions on developed product with chefs panel/internal costumers Setting standard and golden rules for new product development and apply formulation principles to influence quality, cost, convenience in products.

Execute within relevancy of raw material, costs, process, requirement, shelf life.

Support and be a presenter in roadshow/events/activities that require chef demonstration.

Co-ordinate with internal team from CD, CD Ops, R&D,CD Capability,  Marketing and related functions in order to ensure smooth and efficient operations to support the business growth plan.

Implement other activity as directed by Line Manager.

Compliance with Unilever Code of Business Principles and Safety Standard.

Job Requirements:

Culinary expertise and creativity, Passion for growth

Pro-active, Business orientated, Focused and Problem solver

Basic knowledge of R&D, Marketing, and sales preferable

Good presentation, planning and organizing skills

Able to work in multi-cultural environment

Academic / Professional qualification 

Full member of local Culinary Association

Basic skills in computer with office software, especially excel and recipe net.

Good command of spoken and written English

2-3 years of working experience in kitchen

Possess knowledge and experience in Foodservice industry.

How to Apply:

Please apply online and add your updated resume. Your application will be reviewed against our requirements, and we will be in touch to provide you with an update on the status of your application if shortlisted.

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.

About the Brand:

Unilever Food Solutions (UFS) is the €2.5bn+ foodservice division of Unilever. It leads the dynamic Food Service market across its categories and has ambitious growth objectives, marketing a range of professional food and beverage products and services to operators across 22 Multi Country Organizations (MCOs) in 67 countries.  We carry a portfolio of local and international brands-- Knorr Professional, Lady’s Choice, Hellmann’s, and The Vegetarian Butcher.

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.