Food Styling Internship: Shoot Prep & Styling

FRESH DIRECT, LLC; New York (NY); On-site; USD 30,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

PTO and paid holidays

Medical, Vision, Dental insurance

401(k) with employer match

Onsite free parking

Employee shuttle service

Job summary

FreshDirect, LLC is seeking a creative food styling assistant to support photography and video shoots. You will help cook, prep, plate, and style dishes while maintaining a clean, efficient studio workspace.

You will source props and work closely with the photographer and art director to meet brand standards. Ideal candidates are current culinary or visual design students or recent grads with a passion for culinary presentation and a keen eye for detail.

Qualifications

• Passion for food presentation and an eye for detail.
• Ability to multitask and work efficiently in a studio setting.
• Familiarity with basic food handling and kitchen safety.
• A collaborative mindset and eagerness to learn from experienced creatives.
• Comfort working around cameras, lighting equipment, and creatives.

Responsibilities

• Assist in cooking, prepping, plating, and styling food for photography and video shoots.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and efficient workspace throughout production.
• Help source, organize, and manage props, dishware, and ingredients.
• Collaborate with photographer/art director to ensure each shot meets creative and brand standards.
• Support in testing and developing new concepts for campaigns and seasonal shoots.
• Handle setup and breakdown of shoots
• Stay current on food styling and photography trends to bring fresh ideas to the table.

Skills

Food presentation

Multitasking

Studio environment

Camera/lighting familiarity

Team collaboration

Kitchen safety basics

Education

Culinary arts program or related field

Job description

FreshDirect, LLC is seeking a creative food styling assistant to support photography and video shoots. You will help cook, prep, plate, and style dishes while maintaining a clean, efficient studio workspace.

You will source props and work closely with the photographer and art director to meet brand standards. Ideal candidates are current culinary or visual design students or recent grads with a passion for culinary presentation and a keen eye for detail.