Test Kitchen Assistant

About The Position

Major goals and objectives and location requirements
Located in Birmingham, Alabama, is the People Inc. Food Studios, a state-of-the-art facility featuring 28 test kitchens, 13 photo studios, a prop and styling studio, an outdoor grill/BBQ station and an expansive showcase kitchen and tasting room for demonstrations and events.

Contributions

• Manage market orders and grocery shopping; stock shared pantries and cold storage areas in the kitchens, working closely with the Test Kitchen Coordinator.
• Develop, test, and prepare recipes while writing engaging hooks, scripts, and on-camera dialogue for hosted social video content.
• Develop and test recipes across People Inc. print and digital brands. Deliver fully annotated recipes in style, including content deliverables, nutritional analysis, and photos for each project.
• Consult, as needed, on photo shoots to ensure that the food and recipes are being executed as intended. May also step in as a food styling assistant when needed.
• File all expense reports for accounting purposes.

Education

• B.S. or B.A. and a culinary degree or extensive professional cooking experience.

Experience

• Proficient with recipes: in writing according to style and able to troubleshoot a recipe just by reading it.
• Strong knowledge of food, including a range of cuisines, techniques and equipment.
• Social media savvy and excited about the digital space.

Specific Knowledge, Skills, Certifications And Abilities

• Creative and Scientific: Care deeply about the way food looks and tastes and enjoy both the artistic and methodical aspects of creating food+recipe content.
• The Ultimate Team Player: No job is too big; no job is too small. Willing to do anything to help the team get the job done, and your ego never gets in the way.
• Multitasker: When it comes to juggling multiple projects at once, you’re a pro; anticipating needs before they arise.
• Self-motivated: Spirited self-starter. Deadline driven and committed to delivering on time and beyond expectations.
• Flexible: Highly adaptable to supporting frequent changes in direction and workflow.

Included In The Job Offer

• Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO)
• Reasonable Accommodations for Qualified Individuals with Disabilities
• E-Verify Participation