Food Quality Control jobs in Ahmedabad, Gujarat

Company Description Ancient Roots is a food brand dedicated to blending age-old culinary wisdom with the needs of modern, fast-paced lifestyles. Inspired by traditional recipes and practices, the company focuses on helping people maintain a balanced lifestyle through mindful food choices. All products are made from natural ingredients and are enriched with traditional spices, herbs, whole grains, pulses, and nuts. Ancient Roots avoids chemical preservatives, added sugar, and refined flour (maida), aiming to provide wholesome, clean-label options. The brand encourages consumers to be thoughtful about what they eat and to reconnect with nourishing, time-tested food traditions.

Role Description The Food Technologist will work full time on-site at the Ancient Roots facility in Ahmedabad. This role involves developing and refining products that align with the brand’s focus on natural ingredients and traditional recipes, from concept through pilot trials to scale-up. Day-to-day tasks include conducting sensory evaluations, performing laboratory analyses, ensuring quality control across raw materials and finished products, and documenting formulations and processes. The Food Technologist will collaborate with cross-functional teams to support research and development, troubleshoot production issues, and ensure compliance with food safety and regulatory standards. The role also includes continuous improvement of existing products and processes to uphold product consistency and consumer satisfaction.

Qualifications

• Strong foundation in Food Technology and applied food science, including understanding of ingredients, processing, and nutrition.
• Proficiency in Sensory Evaluation and product testing to assess taste, texture, aroma, and overall consumer acceptability.
• Hands-on Laboratory Skills for routine analyses, sample preparation, and accurate data recording.
• Experience in Quality Control practices, including developing and following specifications, checks, and documentation.
• Background in Research and Development (R&D) for creating and optimizing food products, with an emphasis on natural, clean-label formulations.
• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Food Technology, Food Science, Dairy Technology, or a related discipline.
• Knowledge of food safety standards and regulatory requirements (e.g., FSSAI or equivalent) and good manufacturing practices.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and documentation skills, with attention to detail and process discipline.
• Ability to work collaboratively on-site with production, quality, and management teams and to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Interest in traditional recipes, functional ingredients, and health-oriented food products is highly beneficial.

Pay: ₹25,000.00 - ₹40,000.00 per month

Benefits:

• Cell phone reimbursement
• Flexible schedule
• Food provided
• Paid sick time
• Paid time off
• Provident Fund

Work Location: In person