Job Description

: R&D / Product Development Specialist (Bakery & Chocolate)

Location:

Dubai, UAE

Salary:

AED 6,000 - 8,000

Industry:

Industrial Bakery / Chocolate Manufacturing (e.g., Modern Bakery, IFFCO, or similar)

Role Summary

We are looking for an

R&D / Product Development Specialist

with experience in

bakery and chocolate/confectionery

to support recipe development, process trials, and quality improvements. The role involves hands-on formulation, testing, documentation, and collaboration with production teams.

Key ResponsibilitiesProduct Development & Innovation

Develop and modify recipes for bakery and chocolate products such as bread, cakes, pastries, chocolate-coated items, fillings, and confectionery. Conduct lab-scale trials, pilot runs and assist in full-scale production of new products. Improve existing products in terms of taste, texture, shelf-life, cost efficiency, and processing stability. Work with bakery and chocolate ingredients: flours, cocoa, fats, emulsifiers, improvers, toppings, coatings, etc.

Quality & Testing

Perform sensory evaluation, physical/chemical testing, and shelf-life studies for new and existing products. Monitor raw materials and finished goods to ensure compliance with food-safety and quality standards (HACCP/GMP). Maintain detailed documentation for formulations, SOPs, trial results, product specs and shelf-life reports.

Production Support

Support scale-up of new products from lab to production line. Assist the production team in setting processing parameters to ensure consistent quality. Troubleshoot product issues and help with root-cause analysis for any deviations.

Ingredient & Supplier Coordination

Work with procurement and suppliers on new raw materials, samples, and ingredient evaluations. Ensure all raw materials meet required technical and quality standards.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

Coordinate with QA, Production, Procurement, and Packaging teams for smooth product development. Support marketing or sales teams with product technical information when necessary.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in

Food Technology, Food Science, Bakery Science, or related field

. 1-3 years of experience in

bakery, chocolate, confectionery, or food manufacturing

. Understanding of bakery and chocolate ingredient functionality. Knowledge of food-safety standards (HACCP, GMP, hygiene). Strong analytical, documentation, and communication skills. Ability to work in a fast-paced production/R&D environment.

Benefits

Attractive salary (AED 6,000-8,000) Career growth in a leading industrial bakery/chocolate facility Exposure to new product launches and innovation projects
Job Type: Full-time

Pay: AED6,000.00 - AED8,000.00 per month

Experience:

R&D in chocolate and bakery: 3 years (Required)
Language:

Tagalog (Required) * Arabic (Required)