Assistant R&D Chef

The Assistant R&D Chef will report to the founder and head chef and will work closely with the marketing team, the QA and R&D department, and the market. This individual will develop expertise in our current Indian recipes, and will work collaboratively with marketing/innovation to develop new recipes. Ideally this individual will have multi-cultural culinary abilities as a chef and will assist with some of our other brands as well.

This individual will be responsible for managing the R&D projects and ensuring that all projects are completed on time and within budget. Above all, you will create great tasting flavors that consumers want to eat.

• Develop experimental recipes, partnering with marketing/innovation using commercial ingredients
• Work with QA/R&D to develop cooking instructions or other product documentation as needed
• Assist with sensory testing by preparing ingredient subassemblies or finished goods according to instructions and assist in the documentation of results
• Participate in cross-functional collaboration with business teams and stakeholders in the product development process
• Observe recipe test results and challenge and recommend solutions
• Manage multiple assignments/development projects concurrently to meet R&D timelines
• Maintain the security and confidentiality of all spice formulae and is the only contact with spice vendors as to spice recipes

• At least 3 to 5 years of experience cooking commercially, preferably with R&D experience
• AS degree in Culinary Arts from an accredited program or a degree in food science is a plus
• Experience in food commercialization at scale is a plus

• Creative chef with a background in multi-ethnic cuisine, preferably Indian cuisine
• Good kitchen skills, garnishing skills, and strong sense of taste and smell
• Experience cooking with Indian spices, curries and flavors
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to develop partnerships
• Ability to taste and ingest any type of food under development, allergens excluded
• Solid mathematical skills as it relates to weights and measures
• Highly organized with a high degree of flexibility
• Solid understanding of food safety
• Focused with an ability to document and take notes effectively
• Excellent communication skills both verbally and in writing