Elaiza Jen Cay
Edgeware ,Christhurch
Summary
Highly motivated Food Technologist with 8 years of product development experience. Accustomed to managing flavor and prototype development to contribute to corporate objectives and product line expansions. Committed to quality, safety and compliance, customer/client satisfaction. Seeking to join a well established company in Christchurch.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
New Product Food Technologist
Hellers Ltd.
Kaiapoi, Christchurch
09.2023 - Current
- New product development, reformulation of existing products, rennovation and value improvement of processed meat products
- Developing new products following stage gate process and accurately generating pertinent documents.
- Conducting shelf-life studies on various food products to ensure safety and quality standards were met.
- Analyzing the nutritional content of food items to determine their health benefits.
- Performing sensory evaluations of products to assess taste, texture, color, aroma, and other attributes.
- Creating production processes for new products that maximize efficiency while maintaining product quality.
- Documenting all trials according to established guidelines.
- Collaborating with suppliers on ingredient sourcing decisions based on cost, availability, and quality considerations.
- Preparing trial samples of products for microbiological shelf-life testing and organoleptic assessment.
- Maintenance and generation of BOMs
- Creating, updating and maintenance of process specification and finished goods specification
Food Product Development Specialist
San Miguel Foods Inc. – The Purefoods Hormel Company Inc. Philippnes
Pasig, Philippines
12.2018 - 03.2023
- Launching and and commercialization of new products
- Troubleshooting product’s process in production
- Project management through stage gate process
- Developing and maintaining existing products.
- Devising ad conducting experimental designs for commercial run plant trials
- Raw material substitution in existing products for cost savingsRaw material substitution in existing products for cost savings
- Product maintenance to ensure operational efficiencies
- Ensure that packaging for finished goods combines optimum protection of product, logistics ergonomics and marketing presentation, while aligning FDA standards and minimizing costs
- Ensuring accreditation of new and existing products to Food and Drugs Administration
- Completion of documentary requirements for food safety and regulatory compliance
Food Research and Development Specialist
Max’s Group of Restaurants Inc.
Manila, Philippines
02.2017 - 11.2018
- Standardized existing and new products to be used by branches/stores and in commissary
- Devising and conducting experimental designs for evaluation
- Conduct component and equipment testing
- Carrying out validations of R&D projects
- Raw material substitution in existing products for cost savings and possible alternative supplier to avoid stock out
- Carrying out sensory evaluations
- Costing of products
- Conducts shelf-life testing, processing and analyzing research data Sourcing out alternative raw materials for cost reduction
Food Research and Development Assistant
Chowking Foods Corporation – A Subsidiary of Jollibee Foods Corporation
Manila, Philippines
07.2016 - 02.2017
- Handles multi sourcing of suppliers projects
- Raw material substitution in existing products for cost savings and possible alternative supplier to avoid stock out
- Research design and evaluate materials, assemblies, processes, and equipment
Education
Bachelor of Science - Food Technology
Polytechnic University of The Philippines
Sta Mesa, Philippines03-2016
Skills
- Food product formulation
- Labeling requirement knowledge
- Product Prototypes
- Prototype Development
- Food cost optimization
- Flavor development
- New product formulation
- Packaging and labeling knowledge
- Research and Data Analysis
- Project management abilities
- Product development expertise
- Cost-reduction strategies
- Quality Control
- Food safety management
- Innovation and Creativity
Timeline
New Product Food Technologist
Hellers Ltd.
09.2023 - Current
Food Product Development Specialist
San Miguel Foods Inc. – The Purefoods Hormel Company Inc. Philippnes
12.2018 - 03.2023
Food Research and Development Specialist
Max’s Group of Restaurants Inc.
02.2017 - 11.2018
Food Research and Development Assistant
Chowking Foods Corporation – A Subsidiary of Jollibee Foods Corporation
07.2016 - 02.2017
Bachelor of Science - Food Technology
Polytechnic University of The Philippines
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