Research and Development Chef

As the Research and Development Chef at Maya Kaimal Foods, you will work alongside the Product Development Chef and Chief Culinary Officer as part of the Culinary team. You will develop recipes in the R&D kitchen in Rhinebeck, New York, and work with our manufacturers to commercialize them, traveling to the factories as needed. You will collaborate closely with our Operations and Quality departments, sourcing new ingredients, reviewing packaging, and exploring new manufacturing processes. Our current portfolio has FDA and USDA products including: hot fill acidified simmer sauces, retort beans (dals and chanas) and rice, and tetra packed soups.

If you are passionate about food and the science behind it, are a good communicator and are both an analytical and creative thinker, then we would love to hear from you! An interest in Indian or other global cuisines is a definite plus. This is an excellent opportunity for a candidate who is interested in working with a dedicated team at a fast-paced growing company with products in multiple categories.

CORE RESPONSIBILITIES

Develop new products from concept phase through successful commercializationDesign and conduct plant trials and new product start-upsCreates product development schedules that are required to meet project timelinesLearn and utilize on-line specification system (NetSuite, Flavor Studio)Design and execute experiments and prepare results for reviewDrive product cuttings, plant trials, and testingMaintains a clean, organized and safe work area, including the cleaning of equipment, utensils and work surfaces

Perform other duties as specified by the VP of Operations.

The preceding functions have been provided as examples of the types of work performed by employees assigned to this job classification. Management reserves the right to add, modify, change or rescind work assignments and to make reasonable accommodations as needed.

Requirements

To be successful, the ideal candidate should possess the following education, skills and experience:

Degree in Culinary Arts or Food Science, or Culinology degree, or CRC-Certified Research ChefComputer skills (Word, Excel, PPT)Ability to problem-solve effectively and adapt to a quickly changing work environmentGood organizational skills and attention to detailActive member of IFT, RCA or similar Chef’s Association is a plusFamiliarity with FDA and USDA regulations for labeling is a plusCPG experience is a plusAbility to travel to manufacturing facilities (travel 10%)

Attractions

Competitive compensation package including equity, health insurance and a 401(k) plan with company matchOpportunity for future career growth, networking, and exposure to senior CPG and PE professionalsBecome an integral part of an organization that is positioned, financed and energized for growthHelp establish Maya Kaimal Foods as THE Category Leader in modernizing South Asian cuisineBe part of a collaborative, entrepreneurial culture with cross functional input