Job DescriptionBhubaneswar, Odisha NInitial engagement: 6–8 week product-development project NContract / project basis,with potential for longer-term involvement NWe are developing a new QSR brand focused specifically on high-quality fried chicken and are looking for a hands-on Culinary R&D; / Product Development Chef to build the menu and kitchen system from the ground up. NWhat you'll work onn N Develop bone-in/less fried chicken, tenders, wings, chicken burgers and related products N Develop marinades, brines, breading systems, dry seasonings, glazes and dips N Develop multiple flavour profiles including classic, spicy, Indian flavours N Optimise frying temperatures, cooking times, yield, crispness and holding quality N Design products that perform well after 20–40 minutes of takeaway/delivery N Standardise every recipe in grams, temperatures and timings N Develop batch recipes suitable for commercial kitchen production N Calculate food cost, yield,



wastage and portion sizes N Help evaluate ingredients and suppliers N Prepare Standard RecipeCards and kitchen SOPs N Build a simple production system that can later be executed consistently by trained kitchen staff N Assist with final production trials and staff handover NnIdeal profilen N 3–8 years of culinary experience N Experience in QSR, cloud kitchen, central kitchen, food R&D; or product development preferred N Strong hot-kitchen/deep-frying experience N Fried chicken, burger or similar QSR experience is a major advantage N Solid understanding ofrecipe standardisation, costing, yields and portion control N Comfortable documentingrecipes and experiments systematically N Commercial mindset: great taste without unnecessary kitchen complexity N Willing to work hands-on in Bhubaneswar during the development period NnThis is not a conventional Head Chef role. The objective of the project is to create a commercially viable, scalable and repeatable fried-chicken product system. NTo apply, please send: Nn Your CV/profile N Brands/restaurants you have worked with N Examples of products ormenus you have developed N Any experience with fried chicken/QSR products N Current locationnAvailability for a 6–8 week project in Bhubaneswar N Expected project fee / compensation NnPlease an email ([email protected]) with the above details. NEmail: [email protected]

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