Recipe & Content Chef

Kinder's•Walnut Creek, CA

3h•$100,000 - $115,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Kinder's is seeking a passionate and flavor-obsessed Recipe & Content Chef to join their growing team. This role involves developing and testing original recipes, creating engaging content for various platforms, and contributing to culinary innovation. Kinder's is a privately held, founder-led CPG company known for its adventurous and fearless approach, aiming to make food unforgettable. As the company expands globally and approaches $1 billion in revenue, they are looking for individuals who can see the real impact of their work and contribute to adding flavor to millions of meals and lives.

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.
Excellent communication skills with the ability to write clear and engaging recipe instructions with an emphasis on how real people cook in the real world.
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.

Nice To Haves

Experience in food styling, content creation, or on-camera cooking demonstrations is a plus.

Responsibilities

Develop and test original recipes that highlight Kinder's 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.
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 Kinder's products.
Stay up to date on food trends and incorporate relevant culinary insights into recipe development and brand storytelling.
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 Kinder's seasonings and sauces to drive product engagement.
Provide insights and recommendations for future product innovations based on culinary expertise and industry trends.
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/or marketing needs.
Support the customer service team by providing culinary knowledge and answering consumer inquiries about recipe usage and cooking techniques.
Support sales and/or marketing teams for field events, customer demonstrations, or other activities on an as-needed basis.