Ice Cream Product Development Specialist

Job Description

Title: Ice Cream Product Development Specialist

Company Name: Bangla Ice

Vacancy: --

Age: At least 25 years

Job Location: Dhaka

Salary: Tk. 50000 - 100000 (Monthly)

Experience:

• 3 to 7 years
• The applicants should have experience in the following business area(s): Ice Cream

• 3 to 7 years
• The applicants should have experience in the following business area(s): Ice Cream

• Age At least 25 years

About the Project

We are developing a premium artisanal ice cream brand inspired by traditional Bengali flavours, ingredients and culinary heritage.

Our vision is to transform familiar Bengali tastes such as Khejur Gur, Coconut, Mishti Doi, Tal, Payesh and other traditional desserts into innovative, high-quality ice cream products suitable for commercial production.

We are seeking an experienced Ice Cream Product Development Specialist to lead product research, recipe formulation, prototype development and production standardization.

Key Responsibilities

• Research and develop unique ice cream formulations incorporating traditional Bengali ingredients and flavours.

• Develop initial prototypes for Khejur Gur, Coconut, Mishti Doi and other selected flavours.

• Optimize taste, texture, creaminess, sweetness, consistency and overall product quality.

• Select appropriate dairy ingredients, stabilizers, emulsifiers and natural flavouring ingredients.

• Conduct product trials, sensory evaluations and iterative recipe improvements.

• Develop formulations that remain stable under commercial freezing, storage and distribution conditions.

• Research and recommend reliable raw material suppliers in Bangladesh.

• Establish standardized recipes and production procedures suitable for commercial manufacturing.

• Evaluate product shelf life, food safety, storage requirements and quality control procedures.

• Estimate ingredient costs and optimize formulations for commercial profitability.

• Provide technical guidance on ice cream production equipment and manufacturing processes.

• Support the transition from laboratory-scale prototypes to pilot and commercial production.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Food Technology, Food Science, Dairy Science, Food Engineering or a related discipline.

• Practical experience in ice cream, gelato, frozen desserts or dairy product research and development.

• Strong understanding of ice cream formulation, freezing processes, ingredient functionality and product stability.

• Knowledge of dairy processing, food safety and quality assurance.

• Ability to independently develop and standardize commercially viable recipes.

• Familiarity with traditional Bengali ingredients and desserts is highly desirable.

Preferred Experience

• Previous R&D or production experience with an established ice cream or dairy company.

• Experience developing premium or artisanal ice cream products.

• Experience with pilot-scale production and commercial manufacturing.

• Ability to work with locally available ingredients and production facilities.

Expected Deliverables

1. At least three commercially viable ice cream flavours in the initial development phase.

2. Standardized recipes with exact ingredient quantities and manufacturing instructions.

3. Physical prototypes for evaluation and taste testing.

4. Preliminary ingredient costing and recommended selling-price considerations.

5. Production process documentation and quality specifications.

6. Technical recommendations for commercial-scale manufacturing, packaging and storage.