Entry-Level Food Stylist Assistant — Photo Sets

People Inc.; Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 13,000 - 26,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Mileage reimbursement

Job summary

People Inc. is seeking a Food Stylist Assistant to support the Food Styling team with food preparation, kitchen cleanup, and shopping, serving as an entry point to a career in food styling. The role involves organizing groceries, preparing recipes, and assisting on photo sets, with potential to advance into styling tasks under direction from clients and photographers.

15–32 hours per week with a start date of 12/1/2026; on-site in Des Moines, IA. Hourly rate of 18 dollars.

Qualifications

• Internships or previous employment involving food preparation or food purchasing is helpful.
• Ability to take direction and communicate with others.
• Ability to work independently on assigned projects.

Responsibilities

• Assist food stylists and prepare food for photography.
• Organize ingredients and pantry items for shoots.
• Provide dishwashing and cleaning support for food stylists.
• Select and purchase ingredients and supplies for recipe testing and photography.
• Act as a food stylist, recipe developer, and tester as needed.

Skills

Food prep

Independent work

Communication

Produce knowledge

Storage organization

Computer skills

Driving

Test kitchen

Food purchasing

Education

Culinary degree

Job description

People Inc. is seeking a Food Stylist Assistant to support the Food Styling team with food preparation, kitchen cleanup, and shopping, serving as an entry point to a career in food styling. The role involves organizing groceries, preparing recipes, and assisting on photo sets, with potential to advance into styling tasks under direction from clients and photographers.

15–32 hours per week with a start date of 12/1/2026; on-site in Des Moines, IA. Hourly rate of 18 dollars.