Food Technologist

Job Description

About Zenvayal Zenvayal is an agritech startup reimagining how food is grown, processed, and delivered — all while keeping farmers at the center. We are building India’s most transparent farm-to-fork ecosystem, where every ingredient tells a story. From native crops to modern food products, our mission is to restore trust in what people eat. We’re not just creating products. We’re building an ecosystem. What You’ll Do As a Food Technologist at Zenvayal, you’ll play a foundational role in: R&D and Innovation: Develop new ready-to-cook, fresh, frozen, and value-added products using traditional and modern techniques Innovate based on native Indian recipes, local ingredients, and export standards Production Setup & Scale-up: Plan and set up pilot and production kitchens/labs Coordinate with equipment vendors and oversee manufacturing process design Create SOPs for food safety, hygiene, and consistency Certifications & Compliance: Own end-to-end processes for FSSAI, HACCP, and export certifications Liaise with labs, agencies, and regulatory bodies Maintain documentation for audits and quality control Collaboration: Work directly with farmers, food scientists, operations, and marketing teams Bridge the gap between farm produce and market-ready products Who You Are Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in Food Science, Food Technology, or a related field (Master’s preferred) Skills & Traits: Passionate about food, tradition, and science Hands-on approach with a startup mindset Strong sense of ownership and independence Eager to experiment, fail fast, and iterate Good communication skills in both Tamil & English Bonus: Familiarity with native ingredients and South Indian cuisine Why Join Us? Build from the Ground Up: Be the first food technologist shaping Zenvayal’s food lab and future products End-to-End Ownership: From ideation to certification — this is your lab Impact-Driven Work: Help improve farmers’ incomes and redefine food quality in India Growth & Freedom: Learn across domains, make key decisions, and grow with the company Culture: Open, collaborative, rural-rooted yet globally ambitious Apply Now If you're someone who dreams of building India’s next food innovation lab from scratch — not in a glass tower but from the heart of the land — Zenvayal is calling. Job Types: Full-time, Permanent, Fresher Pay: ₹9,000.00 - ₹50,000.00 per month Benefits: Commuter assistance Flexible schedule Schedule: Day shift Supplemental Pay: Performance bonus Ability to commute/relocate: Tiruchengodu, Tamil Nadu: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required) Application Question(s): Have you worked with or studied traditional Indian or native ingredients/recipes? (Yes/No) If yes, please elaborate. Have you ever been involved in setting up or managing a food production unit, test kitchen, or lab? (Yes/No) Are you familiar with food safety standards like FSSAI, HACCP, or export documentation? Please list the ones you're comfortable with. Are you comfortable working in a hands-on role where you handle everything from R&D to compliance to production coordination? (Yes/No) What excites you more — creating innovative new food products or scaling existing ones? Why? Describe a time when you experimented with a food product or recipe. What did you learn? Are you comfortable working in a semi-rural setup and interacting directly with farmers, food vendors, and certifying bodies? (Yes/No) Education: Master's (Preferred) Experience: total work: 1 year (Preferred) Work Location: In person