Full-Time

Junior Recipe Developer

Posted on 4/10/2025

Hello Fresh

Hello Fresh

10,001+ employees

Meal kit delivery service with fresh ingredients

Compensation Overview

$65k - $70k/yr

+ 401k Company Match

Junior, Mid

New York, NY, USA

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Requirements
  • Bachelor's degree
  • 2 years of Professional Culinary experience; ideally in a Test Kitchen or Product Development related role
  • Culinary School Degree or equivalent work experience and/or training
Responsibilities
  • Evaluate, analyze and cross test recipes for execution, recipe flow, ingredient compatibility, recipe guidelines, and especially flavor. Recommend revisions to improve taste and consistent execution of successful recipes that can be reproduced by home cooks of varying skill levels.
  • Research and develop new recipes within budget, nutritional, and variety constraints, leveraging product insights, food trends, customer feedback, and the recipe database to create exciting and successful new dishes. Analyze feedback on new recipes and make process adjustments to perfect recipes and document precise directions.
  • Participate in all of the culinary team tastings, share your insights, provide and collect feedback on recipe flavor, composition, and methods; analyze and make any recommendations on any adjustments that need to be made to recipes, process, or directions.
  • Research and experiment with new food trends, ingredients, and different diets.
  • Participate in our innovation workshops in collaboration with the Product Innovation team to shape the future direction of the menu.
  • Analyze and propose modifications to existing recipes and corresponding directions to re-energize the product and drive score improvement or help solve operational constraints.
  • Learn the unique HelloFresh and/or EveryPlate menu offerings. Become an expert in our customer preferences and flavor profiles, and apply this knowledge when evaluating recipes, ingredients, and processes to cultivate a variety of flavor experiences.
  • Review recipes for editorial and guideline standards before customer go-live; recommend changes as needed.
  • Analyze customer feedback and update guidelines tracker for accuracy, including updating for new methods or new ingredients based on customer feedback.
  • Collaborate with stakeholders across the business to provide culinary input on projects and new initiatives.
Desired Qualifications
  • Obsessed with food!
  • In the “know” regarding trends and developments happening in the culinary space
  • Creative and pragmatic when it comes to creating, testing, and updating new and existing culinary products for our customers
  • Organized, detailed oriented, and comfortable working with large data sets and systems
  • Agile, adaptable, and excited to work in a fast-paced environment that’s rapidly changing with limited direction
  • Solution-oriented, able to think critically, and relentless at driving projects to completion
  • Able and willing to give and receive constructive feedback well
  • Able to identify process gaps and drive continuous improvement with effective written and oral communication skills.
  • Able to confidently lead demonstrations and provide interactive instructions to test kitchen audiences.

HelloFresh provides a meal kit delivery service that offers fresh, pre-portioned ingredients and easy-to-follow recipes directly to customers' homes. This service is designed for individuals and families looking for convenience and healthy eating options, as it eliminates the need for meal planning and grocery shopping. Customers can choose from various subscription plans tailored to their dietary preferences, including vegetarian and low-calorie options, and select recipes from a weekly menu curated by professional chefs. HelloFresh's flexibility allows customers to skip weeks or cancel their subscriptions at any time. The company focuses on fresh, seasonal produce and sustainable sourcing, appealing to health-conscious consumers. By simplifying meal preparation, HelloFresh aims to make healthy eating accessible and convenient for everyone.

Company Size

10,001+

Company Stage

IPO

Headquarters

Berlin, Germany

Founded

2011

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • HelloFresh's partnership with Rivian reduces carbon footprint with electric delivery vans.
  • The launch of Prep & Bake Meals offers convenience with minimal prep time.
  • HelloFresh's Meals with Meaning initiative supports food insecurity in America.

What critics are saying

  • Potential child labor violations at the Aurora plant could harm HelloFresh's reputation.
  • The closure of the Grand Prairie distribution center may disrupt regional operations.
  • Return to office work may decrease demand for home meal kits.

What makes Hello Fresh unique

  • HelloFresh offers pre-portioned ingredients, eliminating meal planning and grocery shopping.
  • The company provides diverse meal plans, catering to various dietary preferences.
  • HelloFresh focuses on fresh, seasonal produce and sustainable sourcing.

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Benefits

Competitive Salary & 401k

Generous Parental leave & Flexible PTO

Health, vision, & dental insurance

75% discount on HelloFresh Subscription

Snacks, coffee, & catered lunches

Company sponsored outings

Growth & Insights and Company News

Headcount

6 month growth

0%

1 year growth

2%

2 year growth

0%
BusinessGreen
Apr 17th, 2025
HelloFresh saves 200 tonnes of carbon with new Rivian electric vans

HelloFresh teams up with US electric vehicle manufacturer Rivian to roll out electric vans in 14 markets.

PYMNTS
Mar 26th, 2025
Consumers’ Food Habits Are Changing With Return To The Office

With the end of the COVID-19 pandemic, return to office has become the dominant work mode. According to PYMNTS Intelligence survey data from January 2025, about 80% of employed consumers now work either in-office or in a hybrid setting and 63% of formerly remote workers are back in the office full time. It’s a stark contrast from the darkest days of the pandemic, when about 50% of employees worked from home

BND
Mar 18th, 2025
Popular meal service raises a red flag about its business model

HelloFresh (HELFY) announced it is closing its distribution center in Grand Prairie, Texas, on May 13 and consolidating operations to its Irving location in the same state.

The Retail Data
Dec 28th, 2024
Effortless: HelloFresh Introduces 7 Resolution-Approved Options for Nutritious Meals.

For home cooks who want to enjoy a home-cooked meal with virtually Effortless no prep time, HelloFresh introduces Prep & Bake Meals.

AgriFood Data
Dec 27th, 2024
HelloFresh Launches 3 Resolution-Friendly Meal Options for Simple, Nutritious Home Cooking

HelloFresh launches 3 resolution-friendly Meal Options for simple, nutritious Home Cooking.

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