Research and Development Chef
Company: Maya Kaimal Foods, LLC
Location: Rhinebeck
Posted on: April 20, 2024
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Job Description:
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 surfacesPerform 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 inputIf interested, please send a cover letter and
resume to the VP of Operations, Jeff Newton at jeff
mayakaimal.com
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