Remote Recipe Developer & Food Stylist

Placements24; Gqeberha; Hybrid; ZAR 167,000 - 335,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work

Flexible schedule

Job summary

Placements24 seeks a Remote Recipe Developer & Food Stylist to create, test, and document unique recipes, and to style and photograph them for cookbooks, websites, and marketing materials. You will work with the editorial team from a home kitchen, bringing culinary expertise and visual storytelling to a nationwide audience.

The ideal candidate has a deep understanding of food science, strong recipe development skills, and an eye for presentation.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in recipe development and food styling with a strong portfolio.
• Ability to create well-tested recipes with clear instructions.
• Exceptional skills in styling and photography with strong composition.

Responsibilities

• Develop original, innovative recipes across cuisines and dietary preferences.
• Test and refine recipes for clarity and delicious results.
• Write clear, concise recipe instructions for publication.
• Style and photograph food for visuals on websites and print.
• Collaborate with editorial team to align with briefs and brand guidelines.
• Research trends, seasonality, and techniques to inform content.
• Manage testing and styling projects and meet deadlines.
• Maintain an organized database of recipes and concepts.
• Ensure safety and hygiene in all food prep and styling.

Skills

Recipe development

Food styling

Food photography

Adobe Lightroom

Photoshop

Food science

Communication

Remote work

Time management

Creative mindset

Tools

Adobe Lightroom

Photoshop

Job description

Placements24 seeks a Remote Recipe Developer & Food Stylist to create, test, and document unique recipes, and to style and photograph them for cookbooks, websites, and marketing materials. You will work with the editorial team from a home kitchen, bringing culinary expertise and visual storytelling to a nationwide audience.

The ideal candidate has a deep understanding of food science, strong recipe development skills, and an eye for presentation.