Job Title: Food Science Expert – Co-Founder & Product Officer

Company: Happy Gut Kitchen (HGK)

Location: Remote

Commitment: 20-25 hours per week

Compensation: Equity-based (Fixed compensation post-funding)

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About Happy Gut Kitchen (HGK)

Happy Gut Kitchen is transforming the healthy food industry with nutrient-rich, gut-friendly meals tailored for busy professionals, fitness enthusiasts, and health-conscious consumers. Our offerings include:

• Cooked Healthy Meals: Subscription-based plans for convenient, nutritious eating.

• Nutritious Snacks & Mixes: Available via e-commerce platforms.

• Grocery Management & Smart Meal Planning: Streamlining healthy eating.

• AI-Driven Personalized Nutrition: Leveraging technology for customized dietary plans.

We are seeking a visionary Food Science Expert to join as a Co-Founder & Product Officer, leading innovation and development in our product lineup.

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Key Responsibilities

1. Product Development & Innovation

• Research and develop gut-friendly meal formulations, snacks, and grocery kits.

• Optimize recipes for taste, nutrition, shelf life, and large-scale production.

• Implement natural food preservation techniques without artificial additives.

• Ensure compliance with FSSAI & global food safety regulations.

2. Quality Control & Safety

• Establish and manage quality control protocols for meals and packaged products.

• Develop standardized preparation methods for consistency.

• Implement food safety SOPs for cooking, storage, and packaging.

3. R&D & Industry Trends

• Research emerging food science trends (e.g., fermented foods, plant-based proteins).

• Experiment with functional foods like probiotics, adaptogens, and superfoods.

• Collaborate with nutritionists and dietitians for science-backed meal plans.

4. Business & Scale-Up Strategy

• Design cost-effective production strategies with minimal waste.

• Identify B2B opportunities (gyms, schools, hospitals, corporates) to optimize meal plans.

• Work with the marketing team to highlight the scientific benefits of HGK’s offerings.

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Ideal Candidate Profile

• Education: Master’s or Ph.D. in Food Science, Nutrition, Food Technology, or related fields.

• Experience: 5+ years in food product development, R&D, or nutrition-focused food businesses.

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• Expertise in:

o Nutritional profiling and formulation of functional foods.

o Meal packaging, shelf-life extension, and processing innovations.

o Food safety standards and regulatory approvals (FSSAI, FDA, etc.).

• Mindset: Entrepreneurial, hands-on, problem-solving approach with a passion for gut health and sustainable food innovation.

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Why Join HGK?

✅ Equity-based founding position in a high-growth startup.

✅ Lead product innovation in a rapidly expanding market.

✅ Work on cutting-edge food science and nutrition-based solutions.

✅ Future leadership role with compensation post-funding.

Join us in revolutionizing the way the world approaches gut health and nutrition!

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