Food Technologist

Job Summary:

We are seeking a passionate and detail-oriented Food Technologist to join our R&D team at our corporate office. The ideal candidate will play a key role in developing, testing, and optimizing food products tailored for airline catering, ensuring high standards of taste, safety, nutrition, and compliance with aviation and food regulations.

Key Responsibilities:

• Product Development:

• Innovate and develop new food products suitable for in-flight catering, considering altitude-related taste changes, shelf life, and packaging constraints.
• Reformulate existing recipes to improve quality, cost-efficiency, and sustainability.

• Sensory & Quality Evaluation:

• Conduct sensory evaluations and shelf-life studies.
• Ensure consistency in taste, texture, and appearance across batches.

• Technical Documentation:

• Prepare and maintain product specifications, process flow charts, and technical data sheets.
• Document trials, results, and improvements.

• Regulatory Compliance:

• Ensure all products comply with food safety standards (FSSAI, HACCP, ISO, airline-specific regulations).
• Collaborate with QA/QC teams to ensure hygiene and safety protocols are met.

• Cross-functional Collaboration:

• Work closely with chefs, procurement, logistics, and airline clients to align product development with operational feasibility and customer expectations.
• Support training and onboarding of kitchen staff for new product rollouts.

• Innovation & Trends:

• Stay updated with global food trends, especially in aviation catering.
• Explore sustainable ingredients, packaging, and cooking technologies.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Food Technology, Food Science, or related field.
• 3–5 years of experience in food product development, preferably in airline catering or large-scale food production.
• Strong knowledge of food safety standards and regulatory frameworks.
• Excellent analytical, sensory, and documentation skills.
• Proficiency in MS Office and food formulation software.

Preferred Skills:

• Experience with altitude taste profiling and thermal processing.
• Knowledge of international airline catering standards.
• Creative mindset with a passion for culinary innovation.