Creative Test Kitchen Assistant - Recipes, Videos & Studio

People Inc.; Montgomery (AL); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

The People Inc. Food Studios in Birmingham, AL seeks a Test Kitchen Assistant to support recipe testers and developers in recipe development, nutritional analysis, grocery shopping, video shoots, and taste tests across brands. The ideal candidate is highly organized, a team player, and thrives in a fast-paced production environment.

This is a fully onsite role requiring daily presence in the studio. In-office expectations emphasize collaboration, attention to detail, and the ability to manage

Qualifications

• Minimum qualifications include a B.S./B.A. with culinary degree or extensive cooking experience.
• Proficiency with recipes writing and ability to troubleshoot by reading.
• Strong knowledge of food, cuisines, techniques, and equipment.
• Social media savvy and comfortable with digital content creation.

Responsibilities

• 30%: Manage market order and grocery shopping; stock shared pantries and cold storage areas in the kitchens, working closely with the Test Kitchen Coordinator.
• 30%: Develop, test, and prepare recipes while writing engaging hooks, scripts, and on‑camera dialogue for hosted social video content.
• 30%: Develop and test recipes across People Inc. print and digital brands. Deliver fully annotated recipes in style, including content deliverables, nutritional analysis, and photos for each project.
• 5%: File all expense reports for accounting purposes.

Skills

Recipe writing

Food knowledge

Social media savvy

Multitasking

Self-motivated

Team player

Flexible

Education

B.S. or B.A. with culinary degree or extensive cooking experience

Job description

The People Inc. Food Studios in Birmingham, AL seeks a Test Kitchen Assistant to support recipe testers and developers in recipe development, nutritional analysis, grocery shopping, video shoots, and taste tests across brands. The ideal candidate is highly organized, a team player, and thrives in a fast-paced production environment.

This is a fully onsite role requiring daily presence in the studio. In-office expectations emphasize collaboration, attention to detail, and the ability to manage