Culinary Recipe Developer

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......

• Conceptualize, develop, and deliver 4 innovative and appetizing recipes each week, ensuring they align with budgetary constraints, nutritional guidelines, and any processing limitations.
• Create and refine recipes that cater to specific dietary needs and preferences, including but not limited to Paleo, Gluten-Free, Vegan, and Keto, while maintaining flavor and culinary appeal.
• Utilize online platforms and tools to meticulously document and track all stages of recipe development, fostering transparency and collaboration within the culinary team and broader organization.
• Craft clear, concise, and user-friendly instructions for each recipe, employing standardized culinary language and focusing on ease of execution for the home cook.
• Conduct thorough benchtop testing of all recipes, incorporating feedback from the Culinary Team panel tasting, and implement data-driven adjustments and refinements.
• Stay abreast of current consumer data trends and leverage these insights to inform all recipe development, ensuring products resonate with target audiences and market demands.
• Track and manage multiple checkpoints within the product development process to ensure key weekly deliverables are met on time.
• Participate in weekly meetings with Culinary, Editorial, and Procurement teams to align on product development goals and ensure a cohesive approach.
• Learn and apply knowledge of all aspects involved in developing, producing, and shipping products, including ingredient sourcing, recipe development, production processes, and logistics.
• Foster strong working relationships: Work closely with the culinary manager, fellow recipe developers, and CPS manager throughout the various stages of product development. Collaborate effectively with cross-functional team members in menu planning, photography, and social media to ensure successful product launches.
• Innovate and problem-solve: Leverage your culinary expertise and creativity to identify new product opportunities, overcome challenges in new product design, and develop innovative solutions.

Drive process improvements: Continuously evaluate existing processes and procedures, identify areas for improvement, and make recommendations to enhance efficiency and optimize workflows.

You bring..........

• Culinary degree or certification from an accredited program, Food Science background a plus
• 2+ year in Recipe Product Development 
• 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
• Food Design Thinking experience a plus

You have.............

• Recipe Development: 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.
• Timelines and Deliverables: Meets deadlines with a strong sense of urgency and adaptability.
• Communication: Seeks and shares 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.
• Teamwork: Listens actively and takes initiative to actively participate in team interactions with a wide range of stakeholders.  Handles conflict empathetically. 
• Problem-Solving: Draws on their knowledge or actively seek out input from pertinent sources to identify key information and data to share with stakeholders to support decisions.
• Accountability: Checks 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.
• Initiative: Volunteers 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.

You’ll get… 

• Competitive salary, 401k with company match that vests immediately upon participation, and company equity plan based on role
• Generous PTO, including sabbatical, 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 (upon 2 years of service)
• Up to 85% discount on subscriptions to HelloFresh meal plans (HelloFresh, Green Chef, Everyplate, and Factor_)   
• Access to 7 different Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) including those for BIPOC, women, veterans, parents, and LGBTQ+
• Inclusive, collaborative, and dynamic work environment within a fast-paced, mission-driven company that is disrupting the traditional food supply chain

This job description is intended to provide a general overview of the responsibilities. However, the Company reserves the right to adjust, modify, or reassign work tasks and responsibilities as needed to meet changing business needs, operational requirements, or other factors.