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HelloFresh

Recipe Developer - Green Chef

New York, NY

$15.50 - $19.75/hr

Culinary degree or certification from an accredited program; a Food Science background is a plus. * 2+ years of experience in recipe product development, food writing, culinary editing, or general ...

HelloFresh

Recipe Developer - Green Chef

New York, NY · On-site

$15.50 - $19.75/hr

Culinary degree or certification from an accredited program; a Food Science background is a plus. * 2+ years of experience in recipe product development, food writing, culinary editing, or general ...

Hummus Mediterranean Kitchen

Production Chef

San Mateo, CA · On-site

$90K - $105K/yr

Cooking and arranging food. Recipe development, and execution Ability to train Chef Description: We are looking for an experienced chef to fill a vacant spot in our kitchen staff and contribute to ...

Grey Dog Media LLC

Food Stylist

West Des Moines, IA · On-site

Deep knowledge of food, cooking techniques, and recipe development. * Creative eye for composition and ability to bring a vision to life. * Excellent organizational skills and ability to manage ...

Destination Decoded

Freelance Copywriter

Manhattan, NY · On-site

... hospitality, food & beverage, spa, and travel clients. Ideal candidates bring 4-8+ years of ... voice development, web, social, and marketing copy. You should be a strategic thinker who can ...

Pueo Business Solutions LLC

Food Technician

Natick, MA · On-site

As a Food Technician, you will be tasked with providing engineering support to the Combat Feeding ... Support AFRS recipe update and new recipe development initiatives and assure that sufficient ...

Pueo Business Solutions LLC

Food Technician

Natick, MA · On-site

As a Food Technician, you will be tasked with providing engineering support to the Combat Feeding ... Support AFRS recipe update and new recipe development initiatives and assure that sufficient ...

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As of May 28, 2026, the average hourly pay for freelance food recipe development in the United States is $47.71, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $24.28 and $61.78 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Freelance Food Recipe Development vs Food Blogger?

AspectFreelance Food Recipe DevelopmentFood Blogger
CredentialsCooking skills, recipe creation experienceCooking skills, content creation experience
Work EnvironmentClient projects, test kitchens, remote or on-siteHome-based, online platform
Industry UsageFood industry, brands, publishersPersonal brand, social media, online audience
Search & ComparisonRecipe development, culinary consultingFood blogging, recipe sharing

Freelance Food Recipe Development focuses on creating recipes for clients, brands, or publications, often involving testing and refining recipes. Food Bloggers primarily produce content for their own platforms, sharing recipes and culinary experiences with their audience. While both roles require culinary skills, freelance recipe developers work more on commissioned projects, whereas food bloggers build personal brands through content creation.

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Production Chef

Hummus Mediterranean Kitchen

San Mateo, CA

$18 - $20.75/hr

Full-time

Posted 3 days ago

Job description

Production Chef

We're a local bay area brand. We strongly believe that fresh food made in-house using only the finest ingredients just tastes better. We prepare our dishes using only EVOO, fresh herbs and spices and slow roast our naturally-raised meats rotisserie style. We assure you that every bite will be as tasty as it is nutritious.

You must have a minimum of 5 years experience with Turkish Cuisine, in a fast pace high volume environment

Main Responsibilities of a Production Chef:

  • Full ownership of production schedule in the commissary
  • Recipe development
  • Preparing workstations, cooking ingredients, and kitchen equipment for cooking.
  • Cooking and arranging food.
  • Recipe development, and execution
  • Ability to train

Chef Description:

We are looking for an experienced chef to fill a vacant spot in our kitchen staff and contribute to the overall excellence of our restaurant and company.

The person we are hoping to employ is first and foremost a skilled, organized, and creative chef. We are looking for someone to work as a team player, lead by example, follow company policy, and help us delight our customers with delicious food from our menu. In addition to cooking prowess, great communication and organizational skills are paramount.

A good candidate for this job is a person with attention to detail who can keep the kitchen tidy and clean all while preparing, cooking, and arranging food together with the rest of our kitchen staff. We pride ourselves in our exceptional service, and we expect nothing less from our team.

Day to day tasks:

  • Maintaining a sanitized and well-organized kitchen.
  • Preparing workstations for cooking.
  • Preparing and maintaining kitchen equipment.
  • Checking the quality of the ingredients.
  • Preparing cooking ingredients using various techniques.
  • Cooking food using various culinary techniques.
  • Arranging food and ensuring appealing presentation.
  • Manage food storage, stock, and ingredient orders.

Must have prior experience as a chef.

Must be skilled in operating kitchen equipment.

Must be skilled in various cooking techniques.

Must know and follow sanitation procedures.

Must showcase teamwork and communication skills.

Must showcase great organizational skills.

Must be able to multitask and act quickly.

Supplemental pay

  • Bonus pay

Hummus Mediterranean Kitchen - 150 E 4th Ave, San Mateo, CA, 94401

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