Product Development Assistant

Maiz Kitchens; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 360,000 - 400,000; Full time

Job summary

Maiz Kitchens in Indiranagar, Bengaluru, is seeking a sharp, detail-oriented Culinary R&D Associate to work on product development, prototyping, and pilot execution. This role focuses on R&D, trials, and translating ideas into scalable food products rather than routine kitchen prep.

You will prototype and test menu items, document recipes and observations, support pilots, and help refine taste, consistency, and scalability.

Qualifications

• 1–3 years of kitchen or food R&D experience.
• Strong interest in product development and experimentation.
• Good palate and attention to detail.
• Ability to follow and document processes precisely; curious and proactive in suggesting improvements.
• Comfortable in an unstructured, trial-driven environment.

Responsibilities

• Assist in prototyping and testing new menu items.
• Accurately execute and iterate recipes during R&D trials.
• Document recipes, processes, and observations in a structured format.
• Support pilot launches and act as the on-ground lens for product performance.
• Identify gaps in execution and provide feedback for improvement.
• Work closely on refining consistency, taste, and scalability of products.
• Maintain high standards of organisation during trials and testing.

Skills

Food R&D

Documentation

Experimentation

Attention to detail

Job description

Job Title: Culinary R&D Associate / Product Development Assistant

Location: Indiranagar (Bengaluru)

About the Role

We are looking for a sharp, detail-oriented Culinary R&D Associate to work closely on product development, prototyping, and pilot execution. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys experimenting, documenting, and translating ideas into scalable food products. This is not a routine kitchen prep role — the focus is on R&D, trials, and on-ground validation of new products.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in prototyping and testing new menu items and product ideas
• Accurately execute and iterate recipes during R&D trials
• Document recipes, processes, and observations in a structured format
• Support pilot launches and act as the on-ground lens for product performance
• Identify gaps in execution and provide feedback for improvement
• Work closely on refining consistency, taste, and scalability of products
• Maintain high standards of organisation during trials and testing

Who We’re Looking For

1. 1–3 years of kitchen or food R&D experience
2. Strong interest in product development and experimentation
3. Good palate and attention to detail
4. Ability to follow and document processes preciselyCurious, observant, and proactive in suggesting improvements
5. Comfortable working in an unstructured, trial-driven environment
6. Basic understanding of kitchen operations and food systems

What You’ll Gain

• Hands-on experience in product development and menu innovation
• Exposure to building and scaling food concepts
• Direct involvement in pilot launches and real-world testing
• Opportunity to grow into a product / R&D-focused culinary role

Compensation

CTC: ₹3.6L – ₹4L (based on experience and fit)

Working Hours

6 Days work week