Job Description

About Zenvayal

Zenvayal is an agritech startup reimagining how food is grown, processed, and delivered -- all while keeping farmers at the center. We are building India's most transparent farm-to-fork ecosystem, where every ingredient tells a story. From native crops to modern food products, our mission is to restore trust in what people eat.

We're not just creating products. We're building an ecosystem.

What You'll Do

As a Food Technologist at Zenvayal, you'll play a foundational role in:

R&D and Innovation:

Develop new ready-to-cook, fresh, frozen, and value-added products using traditional and modern techniques Innovate based on native Indian recipes, local ingredients, and export standards

Production Setup & Scale-up:

Plan and set up pilot and production kitchens/labs Coordinate with equipment vendors and oversee manufacturing process design Create SOPs for food safety, hygiene, and consistency

Certifications & Compliance:

Own end-to-end processes for FSSAI, HACCP, and export certifications Liaise with labs, agencies, and regulatory bodies Maintain documentation for audits and quality control

Collaboration:

Work directly with farmers, food scientists, operations, and marketing teams Bridge the gap between farm produce and market-ready products

Who You Are

Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in Food Science, Food Technology, or a related field (Master's preferred)

Skills & Traits:

Passionate about food, tradition, and science Hands-on approach with a startup mindset Strong sense of ownership and independence Eager to experiment, fail fast, and iterate Good communication skills in both Tamil & English Bonus: Familiarity with native ingredients and South Indian cuisine

Why Join Us?

Build from the Ground Up:

Be the first food technologist shaping Zenvayal's food lab and future products

End-to-End Ownership:

From ideation to certification -- this is your lab

Impact-Driven Work:

Help improve farmers' incomes and redefine food quality in India

Growth & Freedom:

Learn across domains, make key decisions, and grow with the company

Culture:

Open, collaborative, rural-rooted yet globally ambitious

Apply Now

If you're someone who dreams of building India's next food innovation lab from scratch -- not in a glass tower but from the heart of the land --

Zenvayal is calling.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent, Fresher

Pay: ₹9,000.00 - ₹50,000.00 per month

Benefits:

Commuter assistance Flexible schedule
Schedule:

Day shift
Supplemental Pay:

Performance bonus
Ability to commute/relocate:

Tiruchengodu, Tamil Nadu: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)
Application Question(s):

Have you worked with or studied traditional Indian or native ingredients/recipes? (Yes/No) If yes, please elaborate. Have you ever been involved in setting up or managing a food production unit, test kitchen, or lab? (Yes/No) Are you familiar with food safety standards like FSSAI, HACCP, or export documentation? Please list the ones you're comfortable with. Are you comfortable working in a hands-on role where you handle everything from R&D to compliance to production coordination? (Yes/No) What excites you more -- creating innovative new food products or scaling existing ones? Why? Describe a time when you experimented with a food product or recipe. What did you learn? Are you comfortable working in a semi-rural setup and interacting directly with farmers, food vendors, and certifying bodies? (Yes/No)
Education:

Master's (Preferred)
Experience:

total work: 1 year (Preferred)
Work Location: In person