Culinary Recipe Developer

Location: Boulder, CO OR New York, NY (In office 2 times/week)

Reports to: Culinary Development Manager

The Recipe Developer will be responsible for developing at least 25% of the new weekly product offering every week. Recipe development focuses on sending a mix of processed and whole ingredients for the consumer to create a complete dinner within a 30 minute time frame. All developers are required to develop across all diets while maintaining specific cost and nutritional targets. The Recipe Developer will be working with the Culinary team, as well as be the Procurement team and Editorial team. 

You will...

• Develop 4 new recipes on a weekly basis, hitting key metrics to include cost, nutritional guidelines and processing restrictions
• Develop products with specific dietary requirements including but not limited to Paleo, Gluten-Free, Vegan and Keto
• Use online resources to input and track all aspects of development for full transparency within the department 
• Write all required instructions for each product formula using standardized language, with a focus on ease of execution for the consumer
• Bench top test all formulas with Culinary Team panel tasting and make data driven decisions & updates
• Use consumer data trends as the foundation for all development
• Track multiple checkpoints of each product formula to hit key weekly deliverables
• Participate in weekly collaboration with Culinary, Editorial and Procurement teams
• Learn and apply knowledge of all the working aspects that are required to develop, produce and ship products to create effective new product formulas
• Work closely with the culinary manager, fellow recipe developers and CPS manager across various stage gates. Additionally, work with cross-functional team members in menu planning, photography and social media
• Apply expertise to create new product opportunities and to overcome obstacles in new product design
• Identify and make recommendations for process improvements
• Analyze feedback on recipes and make adjustments to perfect recipes and document precise directions. Be a subject matter expert in all brand specific ingredients and use them & their weights correctly. (Recipe Development)
• Meet deadlines with a strong sense of urgency and adaptability. (Timelines and Deliverables)
• Seek and share relevant information, opinions, and judgments. Explains the context of interrelated situations, asks probing questions, and solicits multiple sources of advice prior to taking action when appropriate.(Communication)
• Listen actively and take initiative to actively participate in team interactions with a wide range of stakeholders.  Handles conflict empathetically. (Teamwork)
• Draw on their knowledge or actively seek out input from pertinent sources to identify key information and data to share with stakeholders to support decisions. (Problem-Solving)
• Check assumptions about mutual expectations and clarifies standards of overall performance. Monitors day-to-day performance and takes corrective action when needed to ensure desired performance is achieved. (Accountability)
• Volunteer to undertake tasks that stretch their capability. Identifies who can provide support and procures their input. Identifies problems and acts to prevent and solve them. (Initiative)

You have...

• A culinary degree or certification from an accredited program, Food Science background a plus
• 1+ year in Recipe Product Development
• A creative mindset to quickly change and adapt to new processes and change
• Excellent time management & communication skills
• Computer skills including Google Docs, Sheets, and Slides

You’ll get… 

• Competitive salary, 401k with company match that vests immediately upon participation, and company equity plan based on role
• Generous PTO and parental leave of up to 16 weeks
• Comprehensive health and wellness benefits with options at $0 monthly, effective first day of employment
• Tuition reimbursement for continuing education
• Up to 75% discount on subscriptions to HelloFresh meal plans (HelloFresh, Green Chef, Everyplate, and Factor_)   
• Access to 6 different Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) including those for minorities, women, veterans, parents, and LGBTQ+
• Inclusive, collaborative, and dynamic work environment within a fast-paced, mission-driven company that is growing exponentially year over year