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Alyssa P. — Mid-Level Culinary R&D Specialist from Philippines

Alyssa P.

Mid-Level Culinary R&D Specialist

Philippines Less than 1 year
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EnglishTagalog
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About

Alyssa Paula O. is an experienced R&D Chef and Food Innovator who has driven menu and product development across the food service and hospitality industries. At ILLO’S Group, she led the pastry department as R&D and QA Head, overseeing menu management, recipe costing, and pastry operations, while also participating in GMP seminars and branch audits. Her role as a Freelance R&D Consultant includes menu development and costing strategies for multiple food brands, complemented by content creation that integrates food photography and short-form video for marketing purposes. With additional experience at Cookie Cafe Franchise System Inc. and Press by Fullybooked, Alyssa Paula O. has managed new product launches, led production trainings, and supported advertising initiatives. She leverages her expertise in product development, menu creation, and content for digital branding in the culinary sector.

Experience

  • Freelance R&D Consultant

    null · 2024 — Present
    Oversees menu and recipe management while handling costing in the food sector. Responsible for managing the pastry department and conducting food photography.

  • R&D and QA Head (Pastry Department)

    ILLO’S Group · 2022 — 2024
    Leads product development initiatives and guides the production team while providing training to store personnel on new offerings. Ensures compliance with food safety standards.

  • Business Development Associate

    ILLO’S Group · 2023 — 2022
    Assisted clients by addressing inquiries, crafting social media copy, and promoting products. Conducted basic video editing and created promotional posters for social media platforms.

  • Sales and Marketing Officer

    ILLO’S Group Inc. · 2022 — 2022
    Engaged with clients regarding inquiries, performed copywriting, and managed product promotion via social media. Involved in basic video editing and poster creation for online channels.

  • R&D and QA (Specialist - Officer)

    Cookie Cafe Franchise System Inc. · 2016 — 2020
    Developed new menus for innovative food concepts, trained production and store staff on new products, and assisted the commissary officer in leading the production team.

  • R&D Chef / Cook

    Press by Fullybooked · 2014 — 2016
    Utilized kitchen skills to innovate new product offerings and provided assistance in advertising and marketing efforts.

  • Commis Chef

    InterContinental Manila Hotel · 2011 — 2013
    Prepared various appetizers and assisted in the preparation of special events and large gatherings.

Skills & Expertise

Short-Form Video and Social MediaCopywritingContent Creation

Education

  • Bachelor Science in Hotel, Restaurant and Institutional Management major in Culinary Arts
    De La Salle College of Saint Benilde · 2008 — 2011

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