Temporary Recipe Assistant/Developer

Hearst Magazines; New York (NY); Remote; USD 36,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

Hearst Magazines is seeking a Temporary Recipe Assistant/Developer to bring creative recipes to life for Delish and support photo and video productions. You will help develop engaging, reliable recipes and assist food stylists during shoots from a remote location.

The role emphasizes collaboration across editorial and production teams, attention to detail, and efficient workflow management. The position is remote and pays hourly at $30.00.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in recipe development or food media.
• Experience preparing recipes for editorial, digital, or consumer audiences.
• Strong culinary skills with emphasis on accuracy and repeatability.
• Able to work collaboratively in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
• Organized and capable of managing multiple priorities.
• Comfortable supporting both recipe development and food styling/production.
• This is a remote position.

Responsibilities

• Develop recipes in line with Delish best practices to ensure quality and appeal.
• Assist food stylists during photo and video shoots and prep sets for production.
• Prepare ingredients, organize materials, and support efficient testing and production workflows.
• Follow established recipe development standards for accuracy and clarity.
• Collaborate with editorial, culinary, and production teams to meet deadlines.
• Maintain a clean, organized, food-safe workspace during testing and shoots.
• Support multiple assignments and adapt to changing priorities.

Skills

Recipe development

Team collaboration

Time management

Food styling support

Detail orientation

Job description

Be Part of What's Next

Bring creative recipes to life for one of the most recognized food brands in media. As a Temporary Recipe Assistant/Developer, you'll help develop engaging, reliable recipes and support photo and video productions that inspire millions of home cooks.

About Hearst Magazines (Why Us?)

Hearst Magazines is one of the largest publishers in the world, with a portfolio of more than 30 brands reaching millions of readers across print, digital, video, social, and experiential platforms. Our iconic brands connect with passionate audiences through trusted storytelling, innovative content, and industry-leading partnerships. Join a collaborative team that's shaping the future of media through creativity, quality, and innovation.

Key Responsibilities (What You Are Doing)

• Develop recipes in accordance with Delish best practices, ensuring consistency, quality, and audience appeal.
• Assist food stylists during photo and video shoots to help execute recipes and prepare sets for production.
• Prepare ingredients, organize materials, and support efficient recipe testing and production workflows.
• Follow established recipe development standards to ensure accuracy, clarity, and repeatability.
• Collaborate with editorial, culinary, and production teams to meet project deadlines.
• Maintain an organized, clean, and food-safe workspace throughout recipe testing and shoot preparation.
• Support multiple assignments simultaneously while adapting to changing priorities as needed.

Qualifications (What We're Looking For)

• Approximately 2+ years of experience in recipe development, test kitchens, food media, or equivalent practical experience.
• Experience preparing recipes for editorial, digital, or consumer-facing audiences is preferred.
• Strong culinary skills with attention to detail and recipe accuracy.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Comfortable supporting both recipe development and food styling/photo or video production.
• This is a remote position.

The hourly rate for this role is $30.00/hour. This position is not eligible for bonus or commission compensation. Actual compensation will be determined based on experience, skills, qualifications, and location.

Hearst Magazines is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.