Food Stylist Intern

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

• Location 2 St. Ann's Avenue,Bronx, NY, 10454,United States
• Base Pay $25.00 / Hour

Description

About Us

At FreshDirect, we are reinventing the grocery experience.

Since day one, our mission has been simple: bring the best, freshest food directly from the farm to people’s homes — faster, fresher, and smarter than anyone else.

We’re not just a food company. We’re a technology-powered, customer-obsessed team building one of the most innovative end-to-end food supply chains in the industry. From proprietary routing systems to our state-of-the-art fulfillment center, every part of our business is designed to deliver unmatched quality, convenience, and care.

We partner directly with farmers, fishermen , and artisans to source the highest quality ingredients — then use smart data, automation, and logistics to deliver them at peak freshness.

It’s grocery shopping reimagined — and we’re just getting started.

If you’re passionate about innovation, care deeply about what people eat, and want to help build the future of food, we’d love to meet you.

The Role

• 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.

What You ’ll Bring

• Current student or recent graduate in culinary arts, visual design, photography, or a related field.
• 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

What You’ll Gain

• Real-world experience in professional food styling and studio production.
• Opportunities to contribute to high-visibility brand photography and marketing campaigns.
• Mentorship from top creative and culinary professionals.
• A chance to build your portfolio with commercial-grade work.

Our Values at FreshDirect We live these values every day:

A Passion for our customers Our customers are at the heart of everything we do. We listen, innovate, and act quickly to exceed expectations with every order and interaction. One team, one mission Everyone contributes & every role matters. We break silos, lift each other up, and share a relentless focus on delivering results. That way, we win together.

Delivering excellence, every time We take pride in the quality of our food, service, and the experience we create. Our team goes above and beyond to earn trust and guarantee 100% freshness.

Act with integrity We operate with honesty, respect, and accountability in how we treat our customers, teammates, and partners. We own our outcomes and always do what’s right, even when no one is watching.

Make fast, bold decisions We challenge the status quo, embrace technology, and take smart risks to build a better future. At the same time, we stay true to our NYC roots and care for our community.

We love food. Yes, literally all of us.

What You’ll Love About Working Here

• A fast-paced, innovative environment where ideas turn into action
• Opportunities for growth — many of our leaders have risen through the ranks
• Direct impact on how thousands of customers experience food every day

Salary $25.00 per hour

• Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits
• PTO, Safe & Sick Time, and Paid Holidays
• Medical, Vision, Dental, and Voluntary Disability coverage
• 401(k) with employer match and Life Insurance
• Onsite FREE parking
• FREE employee shuttle bus service from nearby Subway station
• Training, leadership development, and tuition discount at local colleges
• 20% employee discount on FreshDirect online orders and Brooklyn wine store
• Minimum 50% employee discount at our onsite employee market
• Mobile phone discounts through partnerships with T-Mobile and Verizon
• Gym membership discounts through NYSC

Our Culture

We embrace an in-office culture, composed of individuals who thrive on the collaboration and energy that comes from working together in a shared space. We are looking for people who excel in this environment, where physical presence enhances connections and engagement. At FreshDirect, we've created an environment that thrives on teamwork, where associates can innovate, grow, and have successful careers. Many of our leaders have successfully come up through our ranks. Because of our team's extraordinary efforts, we are a leading innovator in the e-commerce and grocery industries.

Equal Opportunity

Equal Opportunity We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Fresh Direct, LLC and its affiliates do not discriminate against applicants or employees because of their race, color, citizenship status, national origin, ancestry, gender, disability, sexual orientation, age, religion, creed, marital status, veteran status, domestic violence victim status, political affiliation, or any other factor protected by federal, state, or local law. The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by the Team member(s) assigned to this position. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of individuals in this position. Position expectations may be subject to change as the needs of the organization changes .