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About Calo 

Launched in Bahrain in November of 2019, Calo is on a mission to make healthy easy. We’re a team of dedicated people driving this mission by providing better, faster, and cheaper ways to access food through technology.

Role Overview

To function as a New Product Development (NPD) Chef for Calo and contribute to long-term food product development that aligns with the organizational goals and objectives.  e.g. new product development and the expansion of existing product lines. You’ll be working closely with the R&D team to formulate and test new recipes and to improve existing recipes. 

Main Responsibilities:

• Product Development:

• Design and develop new Arabic meal options that meet nutritional standards and cater to various dietary preferences (e.g., vegan, gluten-free, low-carb).

• Formulate traditional Arabic recipes that balance flavor, texture, and nutritional value while adhering to cost and production constraints.

• Oversee the creation and Modification of dishes, ensuring alignment with health and wellness trends in conjunction with the R&D team.

• Market Research and Trend Analysis:

• Stay abreast of the latest trends in arabic  healthy eating, dietary needs, and consumer preferences.

• Analyze customer feedback and market data to continuously improve and innovate meal offerings.

• Collaboration and Coordination:

• Collaborate with nutritionists and dietitians to ensure meal options are nutritionally balanced and meet dietary guidelines.

• Coordinate with suppliers and procurement teams to source high-quality, health-conscious ingredients.

• Documentation and Reporting:

• Maintain detailed records of recipe development, ingredient sourcing, product testing, Training records and operational audits.

• Quality and Compliance:

• Ensure that all new meal products meet company quality standards and comply with relevant health and safety regulations.

• Implement and monitor quality control procedures to maintain high standards of food safety and product consistency.

• Innovation and Creativity:

• Foster a culture of culinary creativity and innovation within the team, experimenting with new ingredients, cooking techniques, and presentation styles.

• Develop unique and appealing meal options that enhance the subscription service’s value proposition and attract new customers.

• Scaling

• scale  the Arabic Dishes effectively with very little variance in flavor profile, taste and texture of the original recipe.

• Document all scaling standards and with a picture process for the training team to build training documents.

• Train the Training team on all the Arabic scaled dishes.

  Ideal Candidate:

  Qualifications

• Culinary Arts degree or equivalent qualification

• Minimum of 9-12 years experience in Arabic Cuisine.

• Must be a proficient communicator in English and Arabic.

• Previous experience in a food manufacturing facility is a plus

• Obsessed with customer’s feedback and satisfaction

   

  Knowledge & Competency

• Has had team-leading experiences and would be able to train the kitchen team

• Up-to-date with culinary trends and optimized kitchen processes

• Strong time-management skills

• Capable of delegating & managing multiple task

• Working knowledge of various computer software programs (MS Office, restaurant management software, POS, MMS )

• Advanced knowledge of healthy cooking techniques and nutritional requirements.

• Demonstrated expertise in developing and launching innovative meal products.

• Strong creative and problem-solving skills, with a keen eye for detail.

• Proven ability to conduct audits and optimize operational processes.

• Ability to work effectively in a collaborative team environment.

• Proficiency in food safety, quality standards, and regulatory compliance.

• Excellent communication, presentation, and project management skills.

   

  Personality

• Strong communicator 

• Ability to work both independently and in a team

• Eager to learn 

• Friendly and pleasant personality that can lead with empathy and patience 

   

  Perks that come with this role: 

• The chance to build something extraordinary from the ground up

• Access to our mouthwatering meal subscriptions

• Competitive benefits and stock options

• Working with driven and extremely passionate colleagues in a growth-oriented culture

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