Test Kitchen Assistant

Shoptalk; Maryland; On-site; USD 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

People Inc. Food Studios in Birmingham, AL seeks a Test Kitchen Assistant to support recipe testers and developers in recipe development, nutritional analysis, grocery shopping, video shoots, and taste tests across brands. The role is fully onsite in our state-of-the-art facility.

The ideal candidate is highly organized, thrives in a fast-paced production environment, and should be comfortable coordinating with the production team, writers, and photographers to deliver polished, on-brand content.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in culinary field.
• Strong knowledge of diverse cuisines and equipment.
• Proficient in recipe development and writing.
• Social media content experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• 30%: Manage market orders and grocery shopping; stock shared pantries and cold storage in kitchens, coordinating with Test Kitchen Coordinator.
• 30%: Develop, test, and prepare recipes; write engaging hooks, scripts, and on-camera dialogue for hosted social video content.
• 30%: Develop and test recipes across People Inc. print and digital brands; deliver annotated recipes with content deliverables, nutritional analysis, and photos.
• 5%: Advise on photo shoots to ensure food/recipes are executed as intended; may assist as food styling.

Skills

Recipe writing

Recipe troubleshooting

Food knowledge

Social media savvy

Education

Culinary degree

Job description

Job Title

Test Kitchen Assistant

Job Description

About The Position | Major goals and objectives and location requirements

Located in Birmingham, Alabama, is the People Inc. Food Studios, a state-of-the-art facility featuring 28 test kitchens, 13 photo studios, a prop and styling studio, an outdoor grill/BBQ station and an expansive showcase kitchen and tasting room for demonstrations and events. Powered by a talented team of test kitchen professionals, stylists, and photographers, the People Inc. Food Studios is the country's premier creative hub, producing thousands of world class recipes, images, videos and related content annually for People Inc. print, digital, and social platforms.

The Test Kitchen Assistant will support the People Inc Food Studios Recipe Testers and Developers in recipe development, nutritional analysis, grocery shopping, video shoots, and taste tests across brands. The ideal candidate is a highly organized team player who thrives in a fast-paced production environment. This is a fully onsite position requiring daily physical presence in the studio.

Full in office- Birmingham

In-office Expectations: This position is a fully in-office role due to the nature of the work being done.

About The Positions Contributions:

Weight %Accountabilities, Actions and Expected Measurable Results

• 30%: Manage market order and grocery shopping; stock shared pantries and cold storage areas in the kitchens, working closely with the Test Kitchen Coordinator.
• 30%: Develop, test, and prepare recipes while writing engaging hooks, scripts, and on-camera dialogue for hosted social video content.
• 30%: Develop and test recipes across People Inc. print and digital brands. Deliver fully annotated recipes in style, including content deliverables, nutritional analysis, and photos for each project.
• 5%: Consult, as needed, on photo shoots to ensure that the food and recipes are being executed as intended. May also step in as a food styling assistant when needed.
• 5%: File all expense reports for accounting purposes.

The Role’s Minimum Qualifications and Job Requirements:

Education:

• B.S. or B.A. and a culinary degree or extensive professional cooking experience.

Experience:

• You are proficient with recipes: in writing according to style and able to troubleshoot a recipe just by reading it.
• You have a strong knowledge of food, including a range of cuisines, techniques and equipment.
• You are social media savvy and excited about the digital space.

Specific Knowledge, Skills, Certifications and Abilities:

• You are proficient with recipes: in writing according to style and able to troubleshoot a recipe just by reading it. You have a strong knowledge of food, including a range of cuisines, techniques and equipment. You are social media savvy and excited about the digital space.
• Creative and Scientific: You care deeply about the way food looks and tastes and enjoy both the artistic and methodical aspects of creating food+recipe content.
• The Ultimate Team Player: no job is too big; no job is too small. You are willing to do anything to help the team get the job done, and your ego never gets in the way.
• A multitasker: When it comes to juggling multiple projects at once, you're a pro; anticipating needs before they arise.
• Self-motivated: You're a spirited self-starter. You are deadline driven and committed to delivering on time and beyond expectations.
• Flexible: Highly adaptable to supporting frequent changes in direction and workflow.

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It is the policy of People Inc. to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. In addition, the Company will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities. Accommodation requests can be made by emailing [e-mail].

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