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