R&D Chef - Saudi Arabia

Location: Bengaluru

Octa Food is a dynamic, healthy-food company redefining how nutritious meals are created and delivered. We blend culinary creativity, nutrition science, and operational discipline to produce meals that are exciting, consistent, and built for real performance. With a strong systems mindset and a culture of continuous innovation, Octa Food goes beyond “healthy” to set a new standard where food is designed to fuel energy, focus, and everyday excellence at scale and without compromise.

Job Description
This is a full-time, on-site role for an R&D Chef located in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. The R&D Chef will be responsible for creating, developing, and testing new food products and recipes. Day-to-day tasks include conducting research on ingredients and food trends, analyzing recipes, and ensuring the quality of new product developments. The role also involves collaborating with the culinary and production teams, as well as documenting processes and findings systematically.

Qualifications
Strong Research and Development (R&D) and Research skills to develop innovative recipes and products.
Proficiency in Analytical Skills and Laboratory Skills for testing, quality control, and refining recipes.
Excellent Communication skills to effectively collaborate with cross-functional teams and document processes.
Proven culinary expertise with a creative approach to food preparation and product development.
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple projects.
Bachelor’s degree in Culinary Arts, Food Science, or a related field is preferred.
Experience in the food production, hospitality, or R&D industry is an advantage.