Head Chef

Part-Time / Freelance Recipe Developer (Fries, Sausages, Momos & More)

We are looking for a talented and hands-on Recipe Developer to help us create, refine, and scale recipes for a range of products including fries, sausages, momos, and other quick-serve items.

This role is ideal for someone who loves experimenting in the kitchen, understands food science at a practical level, and can develop recipes that are delicious, consistent, and production-friendly.

Role Overview

You will be responsible for developing, testing, and standardizing recipes that can be used for retail, QSR, and/or packaged food applications. The role involves both culinary creativity and a solid understanding of ingredient behavior, textures, flavor balance, and cost efficiency.

This is a freelance/part-time role with flexible hours. Work can be done from your own kitchen or at our facility (as required for testing).

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, test, and refine recipes for fries, sausages, momos, and other snacks
• Create flavor variants, dips, sauces, marinades, and seasonings where needed
• Standardize recipes with accurate measurements, processes, and preparation steps
• Conduct trials to ensure consistency, taste, and scalability for small-batch or large-batch production
• Work closely with founders/operations team to align on taste, texture, cost, and feasibility
• Maintain documentation for recipes, ingredients, yields, and costing
• Stay updated on flavor trends, snack innovations, and market preferences

Ideal Candidate

• Background in Culinary Arts, Food Technology, Hotel Management, or equivalent hands-on experience
• Prior experience in recipe development, QSR kitchens, packaged food R&D, or food innovation roles
• Strong understanding of flavors, textures, frying/steaming techniques, and ingredient science
• Ability to balance creativity with practicality and cost-effectiveness
• Organized, detail-oriented, and capable of running structured kitchen trials
• Passionate about comfort food, snack innovation, and experimentation

Bonus Skills

(Not required but nice to have)

• Experience with frozen foods, ready-to-cook items, or factory-scale production
• Knowledge of preservatives, stabilizers, binders, and shelf-life considerations
• Skills in plating, food styling, or basic food photography
• Ability to document recipes clearly for packaging/operations use

Work Type

• Part-time / Freelance
• Flexible hours
• Remote + occasional on-site trials (if needed)

How to Apply

Send us:

• Your portfolio or examples of dishes/products you’ve developed
• A short note about your experience with snack foods or frozen products
• Your preferred working hours and consultation rates

Job Types: Part-time, Contractual / Temporary, Freelance

Pay: ₹15,000.00 - ₹30,000.00 per month

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Thane, Maharashtra: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Application Question(s):

• What is your current monthly salary?

Work Location: In person