Recipe & Content Chef

About the Role

At Kinder’s, we’re obsessed with flavor and charting our own course. As a top-five brand in multiple flavor categories at Costco, Walmart, Whole Foods, and more, we’re a privately held, founder-led CPG company that values adventure, fearlessness, and big ideas. We’re expanding globally and need smart, scrappy, flavor-obsessed individuals to join our team. Here, you’ll see the real impact of your work as we add flavor to millions of meals and lives every day.

Responsibilities

• Recipe Development & Testing:
  • Develop and test original recipes that highlight our seasonings and sauces, ensuring they are delicious, accessible, and easy to follow.
  • Adapt and refine existing recipes to align with brand positioning, flavor trends, and consumer preferences.
  • Collaborate with product development teams to create recipes for new product launches and seasonal promotions.
  • Ensure all recipes are tested for accuracy, yield, and consistency before publication.
• Content Creation & Brand Engagement:
  • Work closely with the marketing team to develop recipe-driven content for websites, social media, and digital campaigns.
  • Participate in video and photo shoots, demonstrating cooking techniques and presenting finished dishes.
  • Create engaging written content, including recipe descriptions, digital posts, and cooking tips that inspire customers to use our products.
  • Stay up to date on food trends and incorporate relevant culinary insights into recipe development and brand storytelling.
• Culinary Innovation & Trend Research:
  • Monitor food trends (both restaurant and social media), competitor products, and consumer preferences to inform recipe innovation and content strategy.
  • Experiment with new techniques, global flavors, and unique applications of our seasonings and sauces to drive product engagement.
  • Provide insights and recommendations for future product innovations based on culinary expertise and industry trends.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration:
  • Partner with the product development team to provide culinary expertise in ingredient selection, product testing, and flavor development.
  • Work with the marketing and sales team to create recipe materials for retailer and marketing needs.
  • Support the customer service team by providing culinary knowledge and answering consumer inquiries about recipe usage and cooking techniques.
  • Support sales and marketing teams for field events, customer demonstrations, or other activities as needed.

Requirements

• Culinary degree or equivalent professional culinary experience.
• 5+ years of experience in a professional kitchen, restaurant, culinary education, or culinary product development role.
• Strong understanding of ingredient functionality, cooking techniques, and recipe formulation.
• Experience in food styling, content creation, or on-camera cooking demonstrations is a plus.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to write clear and engaging recipe instructions for real-world home cooks.
• Passion for food, flavors, and inspiring home cooks with creative culinary solutions.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and collaborate with cross-functional teams.

Skills

• Growth mindset with an excitement to learn and teach.
• Passionate about building strong relationships with teammates and consumers.
• Thrives in a dynamic, lean, and agile environment.
• Collaborative mindset with an ability to find creative solutions.
• Self-starter who takes initiative and is willing to speak their mind.
• Excited to be part of a fast-moving team and adapt to leadership or support roles as needed.

Work Culture

• No two days are the same—we embrace variety and creativity.
• We prioritize being good team members and communicators but avoid rigid hierarchy and structure.
• We make decisions quickly, even with incomplete information, valuing speed over perfection.
• We take smart risks and focus on growth, both personally and as a company.
• We aim for exceptional results and are willing to work hard to achieve them.

Location and Travel

This position is based in our Walnut Creek, CA office. We operate on a hybrid work structure with 4 days in the office weekly to foster collaboration, culture, and community. Our open-plan office features height-adjustable desks, conference rooms, phone booths, and well-stocked kitchens with snacks and drinks.

Pay

The expected starting salary range for this role is $100,000–$115,000 per year. The final amount may vary based on location, qualifications, performance, and business needs.

Benefits

• Paid time off.
• 401k and bonus/incentive eligibility.
• Equity grants.
• Competitive health benefits.
• Family-friendly benefits, including parental leave.

Benefits vary based on eligibility and will be reviewed in detail during the interview process.