Area Chef

Urgent Hiring for Area Chef- Pune

Company Description

VRB Consumer Products Pvt Ltd is a leading condiments and sauce company in India with a strong focus on quality, innovation, and better-for-you products. We have a pan-India distribution network and offer authentic flavors through our world-class manufacturing facility. At Veeba, we are proud to make high-quality food products in India, and our mission is to make life taste better, one bite at a time.

Role Description

This is a full-time on-site role for an Area Chef. The Area Chef will be responsible for ensuring the highest food quality, sanitation, and safety levels, building sales, and managing food costs.

Responsibilities

• Develop new and improved products within the timeline as per the new clients or in-house needs.
• Apply knowledge into formula development, processing raw material, equipment, flavor selection, routine analysis, sensory evaluation, taste profiling etc.
• Brainstorming ideas for new products or existing product modifications
• Recipe creation
• Preparation and gathering of samples
• Conducting trials of samples in final applications
• Has deep knowledge of products and effective communication skills
• Documenting results from testing
• Sharing flavor trend and knowledge and keeping up to date on domestic and international product trends.
• Understanding the Indian and International market palate.
• Thorough and in depth understanding of a variety of products, techniques and equipment required is a must.
• Must be familiar with industrial mass production methods, scaling-up capability, and limitations
• Strong alignment to Values & ethical principles

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Hotel Management/ Culinary Arts or related field
• Minimum of 5 years' experience as a Chef, with 2 years in a supervisory role
• Proven track record in managing food costs and profits
• Familiarity with local cuisines and cuisines around the world
• Experience developing and implementing standardized operating procedures and recipes that align with company standards
• Strong organizational and communication skills, with the ability to motivate and train team members
• Ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams and provide an exceptional customer experience
• Certifications in food safety, sanitation is a plus

Interested candidates may send their resumes at vrb.careers@veeba.in