R&d Indian Chef

Job Profile: R&D Indian Chef - Food Processing Plant

**Location**: [Specify Location]
**Experience**: Minimum 5+ years in Indian cuisine and R&D roles within food processing or related industries
**Employment Type**: Full-time

**Responsibilities**:

- **Research & Development**:

- Develop and standardize recipes for Indian cuisine items like frozen ready-to-eat meals, gravies, snacks, and other products.
- Experiment with new flavors, textures, and ingredients to create innovative food products.
- **Production Coordination**:

- Collaborate with production teams to transition developed recipes into scalable manufacturing processes.
- Ensure consistency and quality during production trials and commercialization.
- **Product Innovation**:

- Stay updated with market trends, customer preferences, and emerging technologies in the food processing industry.
- Innovate with spices, ingredients, and preparation methods to create differentiated products.
- **Quality Assurance & Compliance**:

- Ensure all recipes meet food safety standards, regulatory requirements, and shelf-life expectations.
- Conduct trials to improve existing recipes for cost-effectiveness and process efficiency.
- **Collaboration**:

- Work closely with other departments such as QA, marketing, and supply chain to align R&D efforts with business objectives.
- Provide technical expertise during customer demonstrations and presentations.

**Key Requirements**:

- **Culinary Expertise**: Strong background in Indian cuisine, with a deep understanding of traditional and regional flavors, cooking techniques, and ingredients.
- **R&D Experience**: Proven experience in developing recipes for the food processing industry, with a focus on frozen and ready-to-eat categories.
- **Technical Skills**: Knowledge of food preservation methods, frozen food technology, and shelf-life enhancement techniques.
- **Education**: Diploma/Degree in Culinary Arts, Food Technology, or related fields is preferred.
- **Problem-Solving**: Strong analytical and creative problem-solving skills for recipe refinement and process optimization.
- **Communication**: Excellent verbal and written communication skills to document processes and liaise with stakeholders.

**What We Offer**:

- Competitive Salary Package
- Opportunity to innovate in a growing food processing industry
- Exposure to modern food technology and cross-functional team collaborations
- Professional growth and career development opportunities

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: ₹9,854.74 - ₹55,909.32 per month

**Benefits**:

- Food provided

Schedule:

- Day shift

**Experience**:

- total work: 5 years (preferred)

Work Location: In person