Test Kitchen Assistant - Morning

Ruff Patches; Panama City Beach (FL); On-site; USD 13,650 - 22,750; Full time

Job summary

Ruff Patches in Panama City Beach is looking for a TEST KITCHEN ASSISTANT to join our high-value team. This role may offer part-time or full-time options, requiring a culinary degree and experience in a test kitchen.

The responsibilities include supporting recipe testing, maintaining kitchen organization, collaborating with chefs during shoots, and managing inventory. A salary of $300 - $500 per week is offered. Interested applicants will need to complete a background check upon acceptance.

Qualifications

• 1+ year working in a test kitchen.
• Experience with Egnyte, Google Drive, and CMS platforms.
• Excellent, team-oriented communication and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Support on-time recipe testing and photoshoot schedules.
• Maintain an organized and efficient pantry and kitchen.
• Work with chefs and Content team during photo and video shoots.
• Manage kitchen inventory and orders.
• Participate in weekly tastings to approve new recipes.

Skills

Team-oriented communication skills

Organizational skills

Education

Culinary Degree

Tools

Egnyte

Google Drive

CMS platforms

Job description

TEST KITCHEN ASSISTANT – Morning

Looking to add another to our high value team of Kitchen Testers! This position may have both Part and Full time options.

Job Tasks

• Support on‑time recipe testing and photoshoot schedules, helping the Culinary team meet our deadlines for 20+ recipes each week.
• Maintain an organized and efficient pantry and kitchen to support this quick turnaround.
• Have opportunities to work with our chefs and Content team during photo and video shoots for weekly menus, as well as blog posts, social posts, and other shareable kitchen content.
• Manage kitchen inventory, placing orders or making grocery runs to keep our kitchen well‑stocked and running smoothly.
• Participate in weekly tastings to approve and tweak new recipes.

Qualifications

• Culinary Degree
• 1+ year working in a test kitchen
• Experience working with Egnyte, Google Drive, and CMS platforms
• Excellent, team‑oriented communication skills
• Excellent organizational skills

Background Check

Upon acceptance of an offer, applicant will be required to undergo a Background check.

Salary

$300 - $500 per week