Gastronomy Intern ( 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 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.