Food processing expert; Part-time, Equity - funding

Position: Food processing expert (Part-time, Equity only - Salary after funding)
Food Processing Expert – Equity-Based Role

Kefilo (formerly HGK) | Wellness-Food Innovation

We are building an advanced food & wellness ecosystem at  Kefilo , and we are looking for a  Food Processing Expert  who can take ownership of product quality, safety, scalability, and innovation. This is an  equity-based, part-time leadership role  as we build our core team before funding.

Equity Setup (Clear 3-Step Summary)

3–4 discussion rounds → 1-month NDA cohort
Performance + ownership during cohort → Cofounder Agreement
Equity unlocks after funding & Pvt. Ltd. registration (5-year vesting)

About Kefilo (Vision & Mission – Short Version)

Kefilo is building a  science-backed food innovation ecosystem  that merges:

Clean-label products
Smart kitchen operations
AI-driven nutrition intelligence
Safe, scalable, process-oriented food manufacturing

Over the next 6–8 months, our mission is to launch standardized wellness products, develop strong backend systems, build a scalable micro-kitchen model, and create a brand known for trust, safety, and innovation.

Role:
Food Processing Expert — Kefilo

This role requires deep involvement in  product development, production systems, standardization, safety protocols, and scalability .

Key Responsibilities

Product Formulation & Standardization
Develop stable, scalable recipes for wellness foods, beverages, and fermented items.
Create SOPs for ingredients, batch sizes, and quality consistency.
Food Safety, Hygiene & Compliance
Implement FSSAI norms, HACCP-based processes, sanitation protocols, and shelf-life testing.
Ensure zero deviation in kitchen/production standards.
Production Planning & Process Design
Build end-to-end production workflows, batch management systems, and inventory structure.
Improve efficiency, reduce wastage, and optimize procurement.
Innovation & New Product Development (NPD)
Lead functional food innovations, healthy ready-to-eat/ready-to-drink ideas, clean-label products, and fermented wellness offerings.
Work with branding team to align product story with science and market needs.

Ideal Candidate

Background in food technology, food science, biotechnology, nutrition, or culinary R&D.
Strong knowledge of food processing, safety norms, shelf-life, and commercial kitchen standards.
Passionate about product innovation and scaling clean-label foods.
Ready to work in an equity-based setup and build a long-term futuristic food brand.

Skills:

food processing,nutrition,innovation,ecosystem