Vacancy for Research & Development Chef
Vacancy for Research & Development Chef
Position: Research & Development Chef
Company: Dil Foods
Location: Bengaluru, Karnataka, India
About Us:
Dil Foods is dedicated to creating and managing virtual brands that cater to the daily meal needs in India. Through these brands, we empower small and medium-sized restaurants by optimizing their asset and resource utilization.
Job Summary:
Join our culinary team as a Process-Driven R&D Chef, where your expertise will drive innovation and efficiency in our culinary processes. As a key player, you’ll contribute to the creation of new recipes, menu items, and food products, ensuring scalability and consistency in production.
Responsibilities:
- Spearhead research and development initiatives for new recipes, menu items, and food products.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align product development with market needs.
- Design and conduct experiments, refining recipes for taste, quality, and consistency.
- Develop and document standardized culinary processes for efficient production and scale-up.
- Source and evaluate ingredients, optimizing recipes while considering quality, cost, and availability.
- Work closely with production teams to implement and streamline culinary processes.
- Stay abreast of industry trends, emerging technologies, and new ingredients to drive innovation.
- Conduct sensory evaluations, gathering feedback for continuous improvement.
Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree in Culinary Arts, Food Science, or a related field (advanced degree preferred).
- 5+ years of experience in culinary research and development, preferably in food manufacturing or hospitality.
- Expertise in all Indian cuisines, including regional variations, spices, cooking techniques, and cultural nuances.
- Proven track record in developing successful recipes or food products, understanding flavor profiles, food chemistry, and ingredient functionality.
- Experience in developing and implementing standardized processes in a production environment.
- Strong project management skills, ability to multitask and prioritize in a fast-paced setting.
- Excellent communication and collaboration abilities for effective teamwork.
- Creative thinking combined with a methodical approach to problem-solving.