R&D Chef - Saudi Arabia

Octa Food

Mumbai

On-site

INR 279,000 - 390,600

Full time

14 days+

Get more replies from employers

Send a job-specific resume in minutes.

Job summary

A dynamic healthy-food company in Mumbai is seeking an R&D Chef to create and develop innovative food products. In this full-time, on-site position, you will research ingredients, analyze recipes, and collaborate with culinary teams to ensure quality in product development. Candidates should have a bachelor's degree in Culinary Arts or Food Science, along with strong R&D and communication skills. Experience in food production or related industries is preferred. This is an entry-level position offering a unique chance to make an impact in the healthy-food sector.

Qualifications

Strong R&D skills to develop innovative recipes and products.
Proficiency in testing and quality control.
Excellent collaboration and documentation skills.

Responsibilities

Create, develop, and test new food products and recipes.
Conduct research on ingredients and food trends.
Collaborate with culinary and production teams.

Skills

Research and Development

Analytical Skills

Communication Skills

Culinary Expertise

Project Management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Culinary Arts or Food Science

Job description

Octa Food is a dynamic, healthy-food company redefining how nutritious meals are created and delivered. We blend culinary creativity, nutrition science, and operational discipline to produce meals that are exciting, consistent, and built for real performance. With a strong systems mindset and a culture of continuous innovation, Octa Food goes beyond “healthy” to set a new standard where food is designed to fuel energy, focus, and everyday excellence—at scale and without compromise.

Role Description

This is a full-time, on-site role for an R&D Chef located in Mumbai. The R&D Chef will be responsible for creating, developing, and testing new food products and recipes. Day-to-day tasks include conducting research on ingredients and food trends, analyzing recipes, and ensuring the quality of new product developments. The role also involves collaborating with the culinary and production teams and documenting processes and findings systematically.

Qualifications

Strong Research and Development (R&D) and Research skills to develop innovative recipes and products
Proficiency in Analytical Skills and Laboratory Skills for testing, quality control, and refining recipes
Excellent Communication skills to effectively collaborate with cross-functional teams and document processes
Proven culinary expertise with a creative approach to food preparation and product development
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple projects
Bachelor’s degree in Culinary Arts, Food Science, or a related field is preferred
Experience in the food production, hospitality, or R&D industry is an advantage

Seniority level