Recipe & Content Chef

Kinder's; Walnut Creek (CA); Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

401k

Bonus eligibility

Equity grants

Competitive health benefits

Parental leave

Job summary

Kinder’s in Walnut Creek, CA seeks a seasoned culinary professional to lead recipe development, testing, and content creation. The role blends product innovation with brand storytelling, supporting marketing and sales with flavorful, practical recipes for real-world cooking.

The position offers a hybrid work model, a starting salary range of $100,000–$115,000 per year, and opportunities to influence new product launches. Join a fast-moving team that values creativity and collaboration.

Qualifications

• Culinary degree or equivalent professional culinary experience.
• Strong understanding of ingredient functionality and recipe formulation.
• Experience in food styling, content creation, or on-camera cooking demonstrations is a plus.
• Excellent communication and ability to write engaging recipe instructions.

Responsibilities

• Develop and test original recipes highlighting seasonings and sauces.
• Adapt and refine recipes to align with brand positioning and trends.
• Collaborate with product development for new launches and promotions.
• Create recipe-driven content for websites, social media, and campaigns.
• Stay updated on food trends and culinary insights for brand storytelling.
• Partner with product development and marketing to support retailer needs.
• Assist customer service with culinary knowledge and cooking techniques.

Skills

Culinary expertise

Food styling

Content creation

On-camera cooking

Communication

Education

Culinary degree or equivalent

Job description

What’s it like to work at Kinder’s? Well, there’s a lot of snacking and geeking out over what we all cooked over the weekend. Beyond that, there’s also plenty of hard work. Because we don’t just like flavor, we’re obsessed with it.

With over 100 products sold nationwide, we’re now a top-five brand in multiple flavor categories at Costco, Walmart, Whole Foods, and more. We’re not your typical CPG company. Privately held and founder-led, we like to think of ourselves as a pirate ship in a sea of cruise ships . Our crew is adventurous and fearless. We chart our own course and chase big ideas to make food unforgettable.

As we expand globally and approach $1 billion in revenue, we need more smart-and-scrappy, flavor-obsessed people to come aboard. If you’re looking for a place where you can see the real impact of your work... this is it!Every day, you’ll be part of a journey to add flavor to millions of meals and lives.

Key Responsibilities:

Recipe Development & Testing:

• Develop and test original recipes that highlight our seasonings and sauces, ensuring they are delicious, accessible, and easy to follow.
• Adapt and refine existing recipes to align with brand positioning, flavor trends, and consumer preferences.
• Collaborate with product development teams to create recipes for new product launches and seasonal promotions.
• Ensure all recipes are tested for accuracy, yield, and consistency before publication.

Content Creation & Brand Engagement:

• Work closely with the marketing team to develop recipe-driven content for websites, social media, and digital campaigns.
• Participate in video and photo shoots, demonstrating cooking techniques and presenting finished dishes.
• Create engaging written content, including recipe descriptions, digital posts (when needed), and cooking tips that inspire customers to use our products.
• Stay up to date on food trends and incorporate relevant culinary insights into recipe development and brand storytelling.

Culinary Innovation & Trend Research:

• Monitor food trends (both restaurant and social media), competitor products, and consumer preferences to inform recipe innovation and content strategy.
• Experiment with new techniques, global flavors, and unique applications of our seasonings and sauces to drive product engagement.
• Provide insights and recommendations for future product innovations based on culinary expertise and industry trends.

Cross-Functional Collaboration:

• Partner with the product development team to provide culinary expertise in ingredient selection, product testing, and flavor development.
• Work with the marketing and sales team to create recipe materials for retailer and / or marketing needs.
• Support the customer service team by providing culinary knowledge and answering consumer inquiries about recipe usage and cooking techniques.
• Support sales and / or marketing teams for field events, customer demonstrations, or other activities on an as-needed basis.

What You Bring to the Table

Education / Experience

• Culinary degree or equivalent professional culinary experience.
• 5+ years of experience in a professional kitchen, restaurant, culinary education, or culinary product development role.
• Strong understanding of ingredient functionality, cooking techniques, and recipe formulation.
• Experience in food styling, content creation, or on-camera cooking demonstrations is a plus.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to write clear and engaging recipe instructions with an emphasis on how real people cook in the real world.
• Passion for food, flavors, and inspiring home cooks with creative culinary solutions.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and collaborate with cross-functional teams.

Personal Characteristics

• Growth mindset with an excitement to learn (and teach)
• Passionate people-lover excited by the opportunity to build strong relationships with teammates and consumers
• Thrive in a dynamic, lean, and agile environment
• Collaborative mindset with an ability to find creative solutions
• Self-starter who takes initiative and is willing to speaks their mind
• Excited to be part of a fast-moving team with the ability to be a leader and a follower where required

Things About the Way We Work

• No two days here are the same
• We try to be good team members and good communicators, but we don’t live by hierarchy and structure – everyone is a difference maker here
• We make a lot of decisions in the face of incomplete information – our team embraces ambiguity and tries to make good decisions fast rather than great decisions slow
• We believe our job is to take smart risk, not to eliminate risk
• We believe in growing our skills and becoming a better company with more managerial expertise, but we are an entrepreneurial company at heart
• We aren’t trying to be average – we want to do exceptional things and we are willing to work hard to achieve them

Location and Travel

The position will be based out of our Walnut Creek, CA office.

We strongly believe in the power of culture and community and have a hybrid work structure with 4 days in the office on a weekly basis to encourage collaboration and personal connections that will allow us to better serve our customers and consumers and to have more fun. Our open-plan office has height-adjustable desks, conference rooms, phone booths, well-stocked kitchens full of snacks and drinks and more.

The expected starting salary range for this role is$100,000- $115,000 per year.We may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range based on the location of the role. The amount a particular employee will earn within the salary range will be based on factors such as relevant education, qualifications, performance and business needs.

SEASONED FOR SUCCESS:

• No two days here are the same.
• We try to be good team members and good communicators, but we don’t live by hierarchy and structure – everyone is a difference maker here.
• We make a lot of decisions in the face of incomplete information – our team embraces ambiguity and tries to make good decisions fast rather than great decisions slow.
• We believe our job is to take smart risk, not to eliminate risk.
• We believe in growing our skills and becoming a better company with more managerial expertise, but we are an entrepreneurial company at heart.
• We aren’t trying to be average – we want to do exceptional things, and we are willing to work hard to achieve them.

BENEFITS THAT BRING MORE TO THE TABLE:

We offer a range of total rewards that may include paid time off, 401k, bonus / incentive eligibility, equity grants, competitive health benefits, and other family-friendly benefits, including parental leave. Kinder’s benefits vary based on eligibility and can be reviewed in more detail during the interview process.

OUR RECIPE FOR BALANCE:

We believe great culture starts with people. We’re a people-first company built on connection, collaboration, and balance. Most of our work happens in the office to spark creativity and community, but we also offer flexibility so team members have the autonomy to work outside the office when needed to support their work-life balance and personal commitments.

WHERE EVERY INGREDIENT MATTERS:

Kinder's is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ancestry, national origin, gender, citizenship, marital status, religion, age, disability, gender identity, results of genetic testing, veteran status, as well as any other legally-protected characteristic. If you have a disability under the Americans with Disabilities Act or similar law, and you need any accommodation during the application process or to perform these job requirements, please reach out to us at [e-mail]