Fellow, Test Kitchen

Dotdash Meredith • Homewood, AL

4d • $18 • Onsite

About The Position

About the People Inc. Fellowship Program: The People Inc. Fellowship Program runs from June 2026 to May 2027. The program offers candidates the opportunity to gain experience working full-time in the office with some of our most popular brands. Fellows work full-time and earn $18/hr. About the Team: 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. Powered by a talented team of test kitchen professionals, stylists, and photographers, the People Inc. Food Studios is the country’s premier creative hub, producing thousands of world-class recipes, images, and related content annually for People Inc.’s print, digital, and social platforms.

Requirements

• B.S., B.A., Culinary degree or equivalent professional cooking experience
• Proficient with recipes: in writing according to style and able to troubleshoot a recipe just by reading it
• You have a strong knowledge of food, including a range of cuisines, techniques and equipment
• You are social media savvy and excited about the digital space
• You care deeply about the way food looks and tastes and enjoy both the artistic and
• You are a team player and excellent at multi-tasking
• You’re a spirited self-started and deadline driven
• Highly adaptable to supporting frequent changes in direction and workflow.

Responsibilities

• 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
• Prepare recipes on camera for hosted social videos
• Assist with market order and grocery shopping; stock shared pantries and cold storage areas in the kitchen
• Stay abreast of current cooking trends, cookbooks, and competitors in the food space
• Consult and assist as needed on photo shoots to ensure recipes are being executed as intended
• File all expense reports for accounting purposes
• Work with the Test Kitchen Manager to be a steward of the facilities

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees