Job Description
As the Junior Recipe Developer, you will take our recipe offering to the next level by creating, testing, and refining delicious, high-performing meals for HelloFresh and EveryPlate. You will be responsible for delivering recipes that balance flavor, cost, complexity, and customer satisfaction while working in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.
This role is based in Chippendale, Sydney and reports to the Senior Recipe Development & Validation Manager.
You will…
- Create recipes that are delicious yet simple
- Test, test, and test again in the luxurious HelloFresh Test Kitchen
- Understand and work within business parameters (e.g. cost, seasonality of ingredients) to deliver recipes adhering to our product roadmap
- Participate in recipe tastings by providing and collecting feedback on recipe flavour, composition, and methods
- Become an expert in our customer preferences and flavour profiles, and apply this knowledge when evaluating recipes
- Take on board the feedback received from our recipe testers and our customers and implement learnings for future recipes
- Participate in creativity sessions to identify new concepts, recipe ideas and techniques for new and existing recipe development
- Support the team with exciting culinary projects
You have…
- 1–2 years' experience in recipe development (meal kit, media, magazine, or test kitchen)
- A Bachelor's degree or equivalent in a food-related field
- Exceptional written skills for clear, concise recipe methods
- Strong attention to detail and proficiency in MS Word and Excel
You are…
- Obsessed with food and excited to work with new ingredients
- Creative and pragmatic in developing recipes
- Proactive, ambitious, and assertive, taking ownership of your work
- Organised, solutions-focused, and persistent in achieving results
- A strong team player who gives and receives feedback well
What you'll get in return…
- The chance to have a significant impact in a leading global food technology company
- Flexible working arrangements
- Egoless environment, constant learning with room for personal growth
- Free access to Headspace
- HelloFresh Academies - internal learning & development
- A diverse and vibrant international environment, with offices in 18 countries
- Company discount - 70% off HelloFresh & 40% off Youfoodz
Start Date: Immediately available - Can wait a notice period
Duration: Permanent full time role. You must have the right to work full-time in Australia/New Zealand.
Location: Chippendale Head Office - hybrid working environment
Salary: Competitive salary & employee benefits
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