Title:  R&D Assistant

Jollibee Group’s R&D Assistant provides support to all aspects of product development and improvement activities.  This includes raw materials analysis, shelf-life tests, sensory and physico-chemical tests and microbiological tests.

• He would be responsible for the following routine tasks. 
  • Requisition and purchase of supplies and materials for product development and improvement with prior approval from Product Development Specialists 
  • To keep track of inventories/availability of supplies and materials that are regularly used in the kitchen or laboratory 
  • To ensure cleanliness, orderliness, and sanitation of kitchen area, equipment room, supply/spice room, and sensorium 
• He would be trained to become technically familiar with the operation and cleaning/maintenance procedures of all the existing store and R&D equipment, including new and other equipment for testing and evaluation 

• He would assist the Product Development Specialists in the preparation of materials, spice blends and/or premixes used for experiments and products development projects 

• He would assist in the conduct of laboratory and kitchen experiments and gather pertinent data as duly supervised/instructed by the Product Development Specialists 
• He would assist in the conduct of sensory evaluations and other product tests performed for JFC and competitors 

• He would perform other tasks and duties related to R&D work and deemed necessary by his superior as the need arises 

JOB QUALIFICATIONS:

• Must have bachelor’s degree in any 4-year program/course or field.
• Must have at least 1 year of experience in food service.
• Must be amenable to report to the following work condition
  • Work area will mostly be in the kitchen or laboratory and may be exposed to hot or cold temperatures, such as continuous cooking or retrieving supplies from the freezer 
  • Will be asked to carry 
  • May be requested to work early in the morning, overtime, and/or weekends 
  • May be requested to go outside the workplace for important tasks 

• Must be willing to be assigned in Ortigas, Pasig (2 days onsite per week).

Jollibee Foods Corporation is the hiring entity for this requisition.