Culinary Associate, Recipe Tester

Purple Carrot•Chicago, IL

12d•$19 - $21•Onsite

About The Position

Purple Carrot is a mission-driven company dedicated to plant-based eating, offering chef-crafted, dietitian-designed meals delivered to customers' doors. They emphasize taste, flexibility, and making plant-forward eating effortless. The company has been perfecting plant-based nutrition for over a decade and offers a variety of meal options, including quick weeknight dishes, special occasion dinners, breakfast, lunch, snacks, and ready-to-eat meals. Purple Carrot prides itself on a no-membership-fee policy, allowing customers to skip deliveries freely and cancel anytime without pressure. They are committed to being the best in plant-based food and have a strong track record to support this claim.

Requirements

Culinary degree and/or related professional cooking experience.
Highly organized with strong attention to detail, ensuring accuracy across all projects and tasks.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Able to commute to the office/test kitchen in Chicago, IL.

Nice To Haves

No prior recipe testing experience required, but professional kitchen experience and food knowledge are a plus.
Enthusiasm for working both independently and collaboratively toward shared goals; comfortable navigating diverse opinions and competing priorities.
High degree of flexibility, positivity, and creative thinking, with the ability to quickly adapt to new processes and change.
Passion for plant-based food and ingredient development.

Responsibilities

Test and retest recipes created by the Recipe Development Manager, documenting detailed feedback in accordance with Culinary Team standard operating procedures.
Participate in all Meal Kit and Ready-to-Eat tastings, providing tasting notes and supporting data across our software platforms.
Support photoshoot prep, mise en place, and execution in partnership with the Creative team and Recipe Development Manager.
Maintain kitchen organization, including pantry and perishable inventory, package check-in, and general equipment upkeep.
Plan and carry out competitor unboxings.
Maintain a clean and safe working environment in line with industry best practices and team policies.
Assist with ad-hoc projects and tasks as necessary.