Food Scientist

Desi Rasoi; Surrey; On-site; CAD 56,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Desi Rasoi, an emerging leader in Indian street food in Canada, is seeking a Food Scientist to enhance product development and quality control standards. The role involves recipe development, compliance with safety regulations, and collaboration with kitchen staff, all in a dynamic and innovative environment.

Benefits

Competitive salary and performance-based incentives

Opportunities for career growth

Creative freedom to experiment

Collaborative work environment

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in food manufacturing or food service industry.
• Strong knowledge of food chemistry, microbiology, and quality control principles.

Responsibilities

• Develop and optimize recipes for new menu items.
• Ensure compliance with food safety regulations.
• Conduct sensory evaluations and nutritional analysis.

Skills

Food chemistry

Microbiology

Quality control principles

Job description

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Desi Rasoi Foods is one of the fastest-growing Indian street food restaurant chains in Canada. Rooted in authenticity and innovation, we are on a mission to globalize the flavors of India through quality, consistency, and modern culinary practices. We are expanding rapidly and are seeking a passionate and innovative Food Scientist to join our team and elevate our product development, food safety, and quality control standards.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and optimize recipes, formulations, and preparation techniques for existing and new menu items.
• Conduct sensory evaluations, nutritional analysis, and shelf-life studies for sauces, Patties and other food products.
• Ensure compliance with local and federal food safety regulations.
• Work on standardizing production processes to ensure quality and consistency across all restaurant locations.
• Collaborate with procurement and supply chain to evaluate ingredient sourcing and cost-efficiency.
• Support R&D efforts for pre-packaged products and retail expansion opportunities.
• Maintain up-to-date documentation for product specifications and food safety protocols.
• Provide training and guidance to kitchen staff on process improvements and safety standards.

Requirements:

• 3+ years of experience in a food manufacturing, QSR, or food service industry setting.
• Strong knowledge of food chemistry, microbiology, and quality control principles.
• Experience with product formulation, ingredient functionality, and food preservation.

Prefered Skills :

• Experience working in a fast-paced restaurant or multi-unit food business.
• Understanding of Indian spices, ingredients, and street food preparation methods.
• Experience in scaling recipes from small to large batch production.

What we offer:

• Competitive salary and performance-based incentives
• Opportunities for career growth in a rapidly expanding restaurant group
• Creative freedom to experiment and innovate
• A collaborative and culturally vibrant work environment

To Apply:

Please submit your resume and a short cover letter outlining your experience and passion for food innovation.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Research, Analyst, and Information Technology

• Industries

  Hospitality

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