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Job Description – Application Chef
Position Details
· Company: Scientific Food Testing Services Pvt Ltd
· Department: Research & Development
· Designation: Application Chef
· Employment Type: Full-Time
· Experience: Minimum 15 Years
· Location: Chennai - Ayanambakkam
Job Purpose
The Application Chef is responsible for developing innovative food applications using Aachi products, supporting product development, conducting culinary trials, and providing technical and culinary expertise to internal teams and HORECA customers. The role bridges culinary excellence with product innovation to enhance customer satisfaction and business growth.
Key Responsibilities
· Develop new recipes and food applications using Aachi products.
· Conduct product trials, tasting sessions, and recipe standardization.
· Collaborate with the R&D team to develop and improve food products.
· Provide culinary support for new product launches and customer presentations.
· Work closely with the Sales and HORECA teams to demonstrate product applications to customers.
· Train sales teams, distributors, chefs, and customers on product usage and best practices.
· Evaluate customer requirements and recommend suitable product solutions.
· Monitor food trends and recommend new product or recipe ideas.
· Ensure recipes comply with food safety, quality, and hygiene standards.
· Maintain documentation of recipes, formulations, trial reports, and product feedback.
Eligibility
· Degree or Diploma in Hotel Management, Culinary Arts, or a related field.
· Minimum 15 years of experience as an Executive Chef, Corporate Chef, Research Chef, or Application Chef in the FMCG, Food Ingredients, Spice, or Food Service industry.
· Experience in HORECA, QSR, Catering, or Institutional Food Service is preferred.
Required Skills
· Culinary expertise across Indian and international cuisines.
· Product application and recipe development.
· Food ingredient knowledge and flavour profiling.
· Menu planning and recipe standardization.
· Food presentation and live culinary demonstrations.
· Training and presentation skills.
· Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
· Knowledge of food safety standards (FSSAI, HACCP).
Reporting To
Head – Research & Development
Travel Requirement
Travel as required to customer locations, manufacturing plants, exhibitions, culinary events, and HORECA partners for product demonstrations and training.
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