Junior R&D Chef

Junior R&D Chef – Food Innovation & Culinary Artistry​Join theinnovation engineat EatNack ! 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 RESPONSIBILITIESProduct 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.QUALIFICATIONExperience: 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@

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