
Culinary Food Technologist
6 hours ago
**Job Position**
Culinary Expert, Food & Beverages
**Segment**
Manufacturers, and Start-ups
**Sector**
Food & Beverages
**Position**
Full Time
**Division**
Food and Beverages, R&D Formulation Division
**Reports to**:
Senior Product Development Manager, FRL Unit
**About FRL**:
**Job Function/Role Summary**
The Culinary Expert in the Food & Beverages product development unit at FRL, Chennai will play a pivotal role in creating and refining recipes tailored to client requirements. This role involves standardizing recipes and ensuring compliance with regulatory standards, including AWAES, FSSAI, FDA, and EU regulations. The Culinary Expert will collaborate closely with food technologists and regulatory experts to develop innovative and compliant food products that meet global standards. Document ingredients, formulations, processes, and testing involved with new product research and development or enhancements to existing products. You will also participate in sensory evaluations and trials of products.
**Travel**
Travels domestically to and from multiple facilities or worksites, often requiring overnight stays. Approximately 25% travel.
**Work Schedule**:
Full Time, Monday to Saturday, 10:00a.m. to 7:00pm. Hours may vary on occasion, depending on workload.
**Physical Activities**
Physical Activities: Enters and locates information on a computer. Visually verifies information, often in small print. Communicates with Customers, Vendors, or Employees via telephone, in person, and/or electronic mail. May present information to small or large groups. Must be able to work in various temperatures. Move about in a manufacturing environment, kitchen environment, office environment, and surrounding property. Lifts heavy boxes, equipment or other required objects (up to 50 lbs) as needed. Will use laboratory/kitchen/cooking equipment.
**Req. Qualification**:
Bachelor’s degree in culinary arts, Food Science, Food Technology, or a related field. A master’s degree or relevant certifications in Food Product Development, Culinary Innovation, or Regulatory Affairs would be an added advantage.
**Req. Experience**:
Industry Experience: Prior experience in food and beverage product development within a commercial setting is preferred, especially in tailoring products to meet specific client requirements.
**Req. Knowledge and Skills**:
- Project Management & Organizational Skills: Exceptional ability to manage multiple client-driven projects simultaneously, ensuring timely delivery and adherence to specifications.
- Proven experience in culinary arts, with a focus on product development within the food and beverage industry.
- In-depth knowledge of global ingredients, sensory evaluation techniques, and culinary trends.
- Strong understanding of food safety and regulatory standards, including AWAES, FSSAI, FDA, and EU regulations.
- Excellent collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively with food technologists, regulatory experts, and clients.
- Ability to innovate and develop recipes that meet stringent quality and safety standards while satisfying diverse client needs.
**Essential Duties and Responsibilities**
- Recipe Development: Create and customize recipes based on client specifications, ensuring that they meet the desired flavor profiles, nutritional values, and sensory attributes.
- Standardization: Standardize recipes to ensure consistency in quality, taste, and texture across production batches, while adhering to food safety and regulatory requirements.
- Costs optimization and scale up
- Regulatory Compliance: Ensure all recipes and product formulations comply with relevant regulations, including AWAES, FSSAI, FDA, and EU standards. Stay updated on global regulatory changes and incorporate them into product development processes.
- **Supplier Collaboration**: Partner with external ingredient suppliers to achieve product development goals and explore opportunities for innovation.
- Collaboration: Work closely with food technologists and regulatory experts to ensure product development aligns with industry standards and client expectations. Foster strong communication and collaboration across teams.
- Ingredient Knowledge: Utilize an extensive knowledge of diverse ingredients and their sensory characteristics from around the globe to innovate and enhance product offerings.
- Sensory Evaluation: Participate in sensory evaluations and trials to ensure that developed products meet both client and consumer expectations in terms of taste, texture, aroma, and appearance.
- Documentation: Maintain detailed records of recipe development, ingredient sourcing, testing procedures, and compliance measures. Ensure all documentation is accurate and accessible for regulatory reviews.
- **Project Management**: Track and manage product development projects, regularly report on progress, and make actionable recommendations to ensure successful outcomes.
**Contact : 9566269922**
**Job Types**: Full-t
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