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Chef-Product Development(Confectionary, Dessert and Bakery)

Chef-Product Development(Confectionary, Dessert and Bakery)

ConfidentialThane
30+ days ago
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Chef - Product Development (Confectionery, Dessert and Bakery)

We're looking for a passionate and forward-thinking Chef to join our R&D and Culinary Innovation team at Mosaic Wellness. We need someone with expertise in developing confectionery, dessert, and bakery products , especially those aligned with clean label principles . The ideal candidate will combine strong culinary skills with technical understanding, bringing deep knowledge of natural ingredients, sensory design, and modern food trends.

You'll play a pivotal role in creating innovative, great-tasting, clean label products that resonate with today's conscious consumers, while ensuring they are scalable and commercially viable.

Key Responsibilities :

  • Lead clean label product development across confectionery, dessert, and bakery categories, focusing on ingredient transparency and minimal processing.
  • Develop formulations using natural sweeteners, colors, flavors, and functional ingredients, free from artificial additives, preservatives, or synthetic enhancers.
  • Create and present culinary prototypes that align with consumer expectations and brand vision.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams (R&D, Marketing, Regulatory, Supply Chain, Manufacturing) to deliver innovation from concept to commercialization.
  • Conduct iterative sensory trials , texture optimization, and shelf-life assessments.
  • Stay on top of emerging clean label trends , ingredients, and technologies to inspire future product pipelines.
  • Maintain detailed documentation of recipes, formulation changes, and trial results.
  • Work closely with procurement for sourcing unique and compliant clean label ingredients.

Required Skills :

  • Strong command over confectionery techniques (e.g., chocolate tempering, sugar work), baking fundamentals, and dessert design.
  • Demonstrated experience in clean label projects, including reformulations or new developments using natural, non-synthetic ingredients.
  • Understanding of ingredient functionality in clean label systems (e.g., natural emulsifiers, hydrocolloids, fruit-based sweeteners).
  • Strong attention to flavor balance , texture, appearance, and nutritional appeal.
  • Ability to manage multiple projects with timelines and collaborate effectively across teams.
  • Excellent communication and documentation skills.
  • Qualifications & Experience :

  • Degree / Diploma in Culinary Arts , Bakery & Confectionery, Hotel Management, or Food Technology.
  • 3-4 years of hands-on experience in product development within a food manufacturing, patisserie, QSR, or FMCG environment.
  • Preferred Qualifications :

  • Exposure to plant-based , gluten-free, low-sugar, or functional nutrition product development.
  • Familiarity with regulatory requirements for clean label claims and product labeling.
  • Experience with scaling formulations from kitchen to commercial production scale.
  • Skills Required

    Product Development, Collaboration, Documentation, Hotel Management, Food Technology

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