Gastronomy Associate (Chef Track)

Company Description Indra Shakti Ventures is a vibrant house of new-age food and beverage (F&B) brands that cater to the evolving needs of the conscious Indian consumer. Our portfolio is driven by cultural intelligence, modern innovation, and a commitment to sustainability, creating brands that are both distinctly Indian and globally relevant.

From SWAH which reintroduces heritage Indian grains to international kitchens, to Hadō, a modern beverage promoting balanced living, our products address diverse consumer needs with purpose. As a rapidly growing company, we not only build exceptional products but also foster dynamic teams and partnerships. If you are passionate about shaping the future of F&B, we are eager to collaborate with driven individuals like you.

Job Summary

Aatmik Plate Foods LLP is building SWAH Kitchen — a premium culinary and content platform aimed at changing the perception of rice from a “carb-heavy staple” to a nutrient-rich, heritage ingredient. This internship is designed as a deep culinary R&D engagement, where the candidate will work on India’s finest and rarest rice varieties and help build a new-age, premium rice narrative.

The role focuses on culinary development and knowledge creation, with full support from the marketing team for video production and content execution.

Key Responsibilities

1. Culinary R&D (Primary Focus) Develop 6 flagship recipes for each varieties Ingredient-led (rice as the hero) Premium in positioning and plating Nutritionally relevant
2. Rice Intelligence & Documentation For each of the recipes Cooking parameters: Water ratio Cooking time Sensory profile: Texture, aroma, grain behaviour Ideal applications: Best suited recipes Nutritional and functional positioning
3. Recipe Adaptation System Adapt the 6 master recipes across all rice varieties Create clear variation notes per rice type Ensure consistency and repeatability
4. Content Collaboration (Supported by Marketing) Provide: Recipe logic and culinary narratives Inputs for scripts and storytelling Participate in tastings / optional on-camera presence Note: All shooting, editing, and production will be supported by the marketing team.
5. Heritage & Farmer Story Integration Build narratives around: Origin of rice varieties Farming practices Nutritional superiority Embed gratitude-to-farmers storytelling into recipes