Food Stylist Assistant: Studio Prep & On-Set Styling

Shoptalk; Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

People Inc. seeks a Food Stylist Assistant to support the Food Styling team with food preparation, kitchen cleanup, and grocery shopping. This role provides an entry point to a career in food styling and involves checking in groceries, prepping recipes per stylist instructions, and assisting on photo sets for high-quality content.

The position is on-site in Des Moines, IA, with 16–32 hours per week. Compensation is $18 per hour, via an agency worker arrangement with potential to extend beyond

Qualifications

• Internships or previous employment involving food preparation or purchasing is helpful.
• A culinary degree or test kitchen or photo studio experience is a plus.
• Ability to take direction and communicate with others.
• Ability to work independently on assigned projects.
• Thorough understanding of produce and food product selection for testing and photography.
• Knowledge of proper storage of fruits and vegetables to maintain quality for testing and photography.
• Ability to organize storage areas and maximize limited space.
• Proficient computer skills: email, Google Docs, spreadsheets; driving with a reliable vehicle; mileage reimbursed.

Responsibilities

• Assist food stylists
• Prepare food for photography as directed by food stylists
• Organize ingredients and pantry items for photo shoots
• Provide dishwashing and cleaning support for food stylists
• Select and purchase ingredients and cooking supplies for recipe testing and photography
• Act as a food stylist, recipe developer, and/or tester

Skills

Food preparation

Food purchasing

Direction taking

Independence

Communication

Education

Culinary degree

Tools

Google Docs

Spreadsheets

Email

Job description

People Inc. seeks a Food Stylist Assistant to support the Food Styling team with food preparation, kitchen cleanup, and grocery shopping. This role provides an entry point to a career in food styling and involves checking in groceries, prepping recipes per stylist instructions, and assisting on photo sets for high-quality content.

The position is on-site in Des Moines, IA, with 16–32 hours per week. Compensation is $18 per hour, via an agency worker arrangement with potential to extend beyond