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 recepies

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

Expected Deliverables

1. SWAH Gastronomy Guide (Primary Output)

Detailed cooking and sensory documentation
3 Indian /3 International varieties of rice recipes for 21 varieties (Overlap ok)

Recommendation of nutritionist parameters

Who Should Apply

Culinary students / trained chefs / serious food practitioners
Strong interest in:
Indian food heritage
Ingredient-led cooking
Nutrition and functional foods

What You'll Gain

Build a published culinary portfolio
Work on a premium, high-quality food brand
Exposure to:
Culinary R&D
Food storytelling
Content strategy
Opportunity to be featured in SWAH Kitchen

Selection Process

Application + statement of interest
Assignment:
1 rice-based recipe concept (with reasoning + positioning one of the 21 from SWAH.co.in)
Final interaction

Compensation

Paid Internship (monthly stipend)

Positioning Statement

This is not a traditional kitchen internship.

It is a culinary thinking, research, and creation role aimed at redefining how people understand rice.

COMMIS - I

Assistant Chef

Culinary Associate

Gastronomy Intern ( Chef Track)

Fresher Continental Chef