Junior R&D Chef

Junior R&D Chef – Food Innovation & Culinary Artistry

innovation engine

We are a dynamic snack company dedicated to bringing innovative, high-quality, and healthier products to the market. 

We're looking for a passionate and skilled R&D Chef to lead the development of our next generation of snacks, blending culinary artistry with robust food science.

​​We are seeking an experienced R&D Chef to be the driving force behind our product innovation. This role requires a unique individual who possesses an advanced culinary expertise, a deep understanding of food ingredients, and the ability to translate creative concepts into scalable, cost-effective, and safe commercial products. 

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES 

Product Innovation & Development:

​Lead the entire product development lifecycle, from research to ingredient shortlisting and benchtop prototyping to pilot testing and trial for full-scale commercialization of new snack products.

Formulate new products and optimize existing recipes to meet taste, nutritional, and cost targets.

Technical & Scientific Expertise:

​Incorporate food science knowledge to ensure the technical feasibility, stability, and consistent quality of all products.

​Develop and implement natural, sustainable shelf life enhancement techniques for snack products.

​Source and evaluate new ingredients for quality, functionality, and cost-effectiveness.

Quality & Safety Assurance:

​Ensure all product formulations and processes strictly adhere to food safety regulations and quality control standards.

​Establish and monitor rigorous quality checks throughout the production process.

QUALIFICATION

Experience: 2 years of proven experience as an R&D Chef, Culinary Expert, or professional Chef, preferably within the CPG (Consumer Packaged Goods) or snack industry.

​Education: A required qualification of a Culinary Degree or a Food Technology/Science Degree.

Skills:​Must have a strong command of both classic and modern culinary techniques.

​Demonstrated ability to create products that are innovative, scalable, and commercially viable.

​Solid understanding of ingredient functionality, food processing, and food safety principles (HACCP, GMPs).

​Excellent palate, creative thinking, and problem-solving skills.

A patient, detail-oriented, and research-driven mindset.

​Why Join Us?

​We offer a collaborative environment where your creativity directly impacts the business. You’ll have the resources to experiment, innovate, and see your concepts become the next big hit on store shelves.

​If you are a talented culinary professional ready to blend your kitchen expertise with industrial scale R&D, we encourage you to apply!

Location: Indore

Employment Type : Full-time

Salary Range: ₹18,000 – ₹36,000 (based on experience)

If you’re ready to experiment, innovate, and create the next big thing in food — we’d love to hear from you.

You can share your resume on ak@eatnack.com