Vacancy for Ayuraahara Research Fellow
Job Description
Advt No. 01/RIST-PROJECT – 17.04.2025
Job Title
Ayuraahara Research Fellow
Job location
TDU, Bangalore
Job Summary
Are you passionate about culinary innovation and nutrition? Are you eager to hone your skills in a dynamic test kitchen environment?
We are looking for a talented and enthusiastic Ayuraahara Research Fellow to join our team at Scientific Kitchen at TDU Bangalore! This is a role for candidates with education in culinary arts and food production and will benefit tremendously from individuals with education and experience in Ayurveda medicine.
As the Ayuraahara Research Fellow, you will play a vital role in developing recipes, menus and meals which are nutritious, flavourful and innovative.
At TDU, we have created an extensive database of Ayurahaara recipes sourced from classical Ayurvedic texts. We are now inviting a research fellow to join our team of Ayurveda, nutrition, and food science experts to explore the principles behind these classical recipes. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to groundbreaking research, combining Ayurveda, nutrition, and food science to develop new rules and principles that can significantly impact individual and societal health.
Project Nature
Temporary
Job Specification
Qualification
Degree or Diploma in Culinary Arts or Food Production or Ayurvedic Practices or Life Sciences with an interest in food, nutrition and culinary arts. From a reputed BAMS or Hospitality Management institution.
Experience
Prior experience in a professional kitchen environment will be helpful.
Knowledge of Ayurvedic dietary principles and food therapy.
Practical experience in integrating Ayurvedic nutritional guidelines with modern culinary techniques.
Skills
- Strong passion for culinary work and creativity in the kitchen
- Thrives in a research and development environment
- Ability to design innovative, balanced, and seasonal menus that cater to specific health needs and wellness goals.
- Proficient in preparing a variety of dishes, with a focus on health-conscious, Ayurvedic, and therapeutic meals.
- Understanding of Ayurvedic dietary principles, dosha balancing, and therapeutic food combinations.
- Skill in visually appealing and professional food plating and presentation.
- Excellent teamwork and communication skills.
- Basic knowledge of food safety and sanitation practices.
Job Responsibilities
- Assist in the development and testing of new recipes.
- Deconstruction and construction of Ayurveda classical recipes
- Participate in menu planning and contribute creative ideas for menu enhancements
- Prepare a variety of dishes for testing and evaluation.
- Ensure all food safety and hygiene standards are met.
- Plan and conduct Ayuraahara culinary workshops
- Develop Ayuraahara Culinary Course
- Document and publish work
- Develop content for social media
- Assist with inventory management, monitor stock levels and place orders as needed
Project Duration
One year