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Research & Development Chef

Provo, UT

Cleaning, organization, and maintenance of the Test Kitchen alongside other bakers. * Ability to ... materials based on available information. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not ...

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Research & Development Chef

Provo, UT · On-site

Cleaning, organization, and maintenance of the Test Kitchen alongside other bakers. * Ability to ... materials based on available information. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not ...

GBC Food Services LLC

Corporate Chef

Hillsdale, MI · On-site

$15 - $20/hr

Supervise and develop assigned culinary specialists, trainers, test-kitchen team members, and other ... Lead ideation, recipe development, bench testing, sensory evaluation, pilot production, field ...

NeoDym Technologies

Sous Chef - Full time

Sterling, VA · On-site

$60K - $64K/yr

Research, test, and experiment with recipes in collaboration with the culinary team. * Prepare and ... kitchen and culinary skills. * Experience with menu design and recipe development. * Knowledge of ...

Fresh Food Concepts, LLC

Corporate Chef

Grosse Ile, MI

$15 - $20/hr

Supervise and develop assigned culinary specialists, trainers, test-kitchen team members, and other ... Lead ideation, recipe development, bench testing, sensory evaluation, pilot production, field ...

Fresh Food Concepts, LLC

Corporate Chef

Hillsdale, MI · On-site

$15 - $20/hr

Supervise and develop assigned culinary specialists, trainers, test-kitchen team members, and other ... Lead ideation, recipe development, bench testing, sensory evaluation, pilot production, field ...

Kinder's

Recipe & Content Chef

Walnut Creek, CA · Hybrid

$100K - $115K/yr

Key Responsibilities: Recipe Development & Testing: * Develop and test original recipes that ... Provide insights and recommendations for future product innovations based on culinary expertise and ...

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Recipe Instructional Designer

Provo, UT

$61K - $83K/yr

Create Version 1 instructional design on recipes based on initial development from R&D Chefs ... Help with the cleaning, organization, and maintenance of the HQ Test Kitchen alongside other bakers.

Bell Flavors & Fragrances

Research Chef

Northbrook, IL

$50K - $100K/yr

This role supports culinary innovation through concept development, prototype creation, recipe and ... Support day-to-day test kitchen operations, including inventory, organization, cleaning materials ...

Kinder's

Recipe & Content Chef

Walnut Creek, CA · On-site

Key Responsibilities: Recipe Development & Testing: * Develop and test original recipes that ... Provide insights and recommendations for future product innovations based on culinary expertise and ...

Crumbl

Recipe Instructional Designer

Provo, UT · On-site

$61K - $83K/yr

Create Version 1 instructional design on recipes based on initial development from R&D Chefs ... Help with the cleaning, organization, and maintenance of the HQ Test Kitchen alongside other bakers.

Blount Fine Foods

Product Development Chef

Fall River, MA · On-site

$60K - $70K/yr

The Product Development Chef will support the Product Development team, sales, marketing and all product development efforts through recipe development and presentations. Essential Duties and ...

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How much do home based test kitchen recipe development chef jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 25, 2026, the average hourly pay for home based test kitchen recipe development chef in the United States is $24.63, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $16.83 and $31.01 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Home Based Test Kitchen Recipe Development Chef vs Food Stylist?

AspectHome Based Test Kitchen Recipe Development ChefFood Stylist
Primary RoleDevelops and tests recipes in a home or studio settingPrepares and styles food for photography and media
Work EnvironmentHome kitchens, test kitchens, or studio spacesPhoto shoots, video sets, and studio environments
CredentialsCooking experience, culinary training, food knowledgeFood presentation skills, styling experience, photography knowledge
Industry UsageRecipe development, food brands, publishingAdvertising, magazines, commercial photography

While both roles involve working with food, the Home Based Test Kitchen Recipe Development Chef focuses on creating and testing recipes, whereas the Food Stylist specializes in making food visually appealing for media. They often collaborate but serve different functions in the food industry.

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Infographic showing various Home Based Test Kitchen Recipe Development Chef job openings in the United States as of July 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 78% Full Time, 14% Part Time, and 7% Contract. Highlights an 92% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 6% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $51,225 per year, or $24.6 per hour.

Senior Research Chef APAC - Ninja Culinary

Needham, MA • On-site

SharkNinja
Electrical Equipment, Appliance, and Component Manufacturing • 1 - 5K employees

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Company rating: 8.2 out of 10

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Position Summary:

The Ninja Test Kitchen is looking for a Senior Research Chef, APAC to join our vibrant group of global chefs and food scientists. Our team takes a unique approach to product development, blending culinary arts and the science of food. The Ninja Test Kitchen shapes the product roadmap, development and story creation.

The Ninja Test Kitchen is highly collaborative, and team members are expected to contribute feedback and problem-solving ideas across all projects. Team members are expected to have a strong knowledge of the industry, to be familiar with the latest food trends, and to foster a curiosity for product development. This position will be based at our Corporate Headquarters in Needham, MA.

Responsibilities:

  • Conduct research and development exploration and testing on competitive products to inform product strategy/roadmap
  • Drive product strategy and roadmap decisions in partnership with cross-functional and regional leadership
  • Develop and lead exploratory test strategy to push the limits of what's possible with new product ideas to inform the product story and determine hero recipes
  • Define and own KPIs for ideal performance across new product functions, and validate prototypes to ensure KPIs are being met
  • Meticulously records testing results and shares results as needed with key stakeholders in a timely fashion
  • Develop preset programs and function recipe requirements
  • Mentor junior chefs and food scientists, providing technical guidance and helping raise the team's overall development capabilities
  • Validate recipes, and assemble all relevant material information, that highlight the product feature and benefits
  • Assists with developing and testing recipes to highlight products for demonstrations and marketing materials
  • Assists, attends and presents at internal and external events, as needed

Qualifications:

  • 3+ years of related culinology/culinary/food science experience or a related field, preferably at a consumer goods company
  • Degree from an accredited Culinary Arts program, or Culinology or Food Science or Nutrition; Bachelor's Degree with a focus on Marketing or Communications; or combination of education and experience
  • A mindset geared toward building relationships across multi-functional teams, coupled with excellent interpersonal skills
  • Highly-effective communication skills - both written (presentation/email) and in-person (ability to host succinct, effective conversations that solve problems and ability to make effective presentations to all levels of management, including SharkNinja's executive leadership team)
  • Strong project management skills, with the ability to prioritize effectively, manage multiple projects simultaneously, and stay organized in a fast-paced environment
  • Proven ability to work independently, exercise sound judgment in ambiguous situations, and influence stakeholders across functions and regions
  • A desire to learn and grow in a passionate environment.  The ability to embrace transparency and shifting priorities while learning from each decision and focusing on the path forward
  • Comfort with standard data acquisition tools (thermometers, texture analyzer, photo capture, etc.)
  • Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
  • Curiosity for and comfort using AI tools to accelerate research, recipe development, and workflow efficiency
  • Familiarity/experience with cuisines and culinary trends of APAC regions
  • Comfort with international hours - role will be joining calls with teams in other parts of the world that may fall early in the day or evening
  • Desired but not required: Bilingual (Japanese, Chinese, or Hindi)

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