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.

We're a local award-winning Catering Company with over 14 years Experience. We serve MNCs, Government Agencies, Tertiary Institutions, SMEs and local homes (Weddings, Baby Showers) with a wide spread of local delicacies.

Eatz Catering Services Pte Ltd

eatz Catering Services Pte Ltd was born out of our customers’ frequent requests to cater to their housewarming events when we were operating a small humble eatery back in 2003. Thus, our modest abode, eatz, was transformed into eatz Catering Services Pte Ltd.

Though we are still new when it comes to catering in Singapore , we have impressed regular, loyal clients who are highly satisfied with our services and the quality of food we offer.

Our regular clientele include MNCs, Government Statutory Boards, Government Offices, local SMEs, tertiary institutions, Universities, local schools and many more.

At eatz, we listen before we serve. We understand the significance of your upcoming event and will do our utmost in helping you run your event without a hitch. Our professionals will make sure that the event turns out to be a memorable one for you as the host as well as your guests as they feast on our buffet spreads. Don’t fret if you have last-minute catering needs; we will serve you to the best of our abilities.

Join our list of satisfied customers who have trusted us to make their event a long-lasting delight, remembered for years to come.

Right from our committed chefs in the kitchen to the operations executive who will meet you to discuss the setup; we work hand-in-hand with each other to ensure that your event is a great success.

Join us, as we steer on towards our 20 years into the future with our expansion to our new central kitchen in Q*************.