Culinary Recipe Specialist

Kinder's•Walnut Creek, CA

6h•$105,000 - $115,000•Onsite

About The Position

Kinder’s is seeking a creatively driven Culinary Recipe Specialist to join our team of passionate culinary professionals working hard to bring the future of flavor to consumers everywhere. This role is designed for someone who wants to grow inside an ambitious, fast-growing organization while representing Kinder’s through the design of exceptional consumer-facing recipes to bring our products to life. The Culinary Recipe Specialist will bring our products to life by creating clear, craveable and approachable recipes that inspire home cooks and help them consistently elevate their food experiences. The role ensures every recipe reflects Kinder’s standards for flavor and quality while introducing fresh ideas that keep our brand relevant and exciting. You will partner closely with digital and content teams to ensure our recipes translate seamlessly across web and social platforms, delivering a best-in-class consumer experience. Blending hands-on cooking, product testing, and recipe development with strong cross-functional collaboration, this role plays a key part in how consumers discover, experience, and love Kinder’s.

Requirements

2-5+ years of experience in recipe development, test kitchens, food content creation, or professional culinary environments (e.g., restaurants, menu design)
Strong understanding of cooking techniques, ingredients, and flavor profiles
Experience developing recipes from concept through execution
Proven ability to write clear, consumer-friendly recipes
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
Solid understanding of food safety principals and basic regulatory guidelines

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in culinary arts, food science, or related field preferred (or equivalent hands-on experience)
Familiarity with digital content creation is a plus

Responsibilities

Create innovative, high-quality recipes that showcase Kinder’s products and align with brand standards
Test and refine recipes to ensure consistency, accuracy, and ease of execution for home cook
Adapt recipes for different formats, dietary preferences, and skill levels
Maintain clear, detailed documentation of ingredients, measurements, and preparation methods
Write concise, engaging, and easy-to-follow recipe instructions and supporting content
Ensure recipes are approachable and appealing to a broad consumer audience
Stay current on food trends, consumer preferences, and competitive offerings
Contribute ideas that enhance Kinder’s culinary strategy and content innovation
Partner with digital, marketing, and content teams to support online and campaign initiatives
Provide culinary guidance for website content, product pages, campaigns, and social media as needed
Support the development of complementary content, such as tips, substitutions, and FAQs