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Oishii

Expert Grower, Recipe Development

Jersey City, NJ · On-site

$90K - $100K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

... recipe improvement on a daily and weekly basis * Own defining and prioritizing cultivation ... Facilitate cross-functional projects (e.g., equipment retrofits) with Engineering, Maintenance, etc ...

Oishii

Expert Grower, Recipe Development

Jersey City, NJ

$90K - $100K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

... recipe improvement on a daily and weekly basis * Own defining and prioritizing cultivation ... Facilitate cross-functional projects (e.g., equipment retrofits) with Engineering, Maintenance, etc ...

HSSSoft

Tomcat Developer

Warren, NJ · On-site

Ability to work on automation framework components such as Chef to deliver cookbooks & recipe updates for reactive platforms.. Experience in engineering platform security and integration with ...

The New York Times

Senior Software Engineer, NYT Cooking

New York, NY · Hybrid

$134K - $176K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Retirement

  • PTO

This includes features such as recipe substitutions, personalized modifications, and experienced ... Experience with infrastructure and developer tooling, including Terraform, CI/CD pipelines (GitHub ...

The Bachrach Group

Production Engineer

Plainview, NY · On-site

Being the Production Engineer, you will help with the engineering and quality agenda with the ... Develops the recipe with suppliers to match desired taste profile quality and nutrition. * Lead the ...

GlobalFoundries

Process Engineer - Etch

New York, NY · On-site

$105K - $120K/yr

... recipe development, defectivity reduction and process optimization for high volume manufacturing ... Education - Master's degree in Chemical Engineering, a related field, or a foreign equivalent

Kurt J Lesker

Applications Engineer

Rockleigh, NJ · On-site

$70K - $130K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Retirement

  • PTO

... recipe efficiency and target material usage * Resolving product support and customer process ... S. degree in Material Science or Engineering, PhD would be a plus * At least 2 years of experience

Kurt J Lesker Company

Applications Engineer

Northvale, NJ · On-site

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Retirement

  • PTO

... recipe efficiency and target material usage * Resolving product support and customer process ... S. degree in Material Science or Engineering, PhD would be a plus * At least 2 years of experience

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As of Aug 15, 2026, the average hourly pay for recipe developer in New York is $41.96, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $18.65 and $65.24 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a recipe developer?

A Recipe Developer needs strong culinary knowledge, creativity in food preparation, and attention to detail, often supported by experience in professional kitchens or a degree in culinary arts. Familiarity with tools like recipe management software, nutritional analysis programs, and sometimes food photography equipment is common. Excellent communication, adaptability, and collaborative skills help in working with chefs, editors, and marketing teams. These abilities ensure the creation of innovative, accurate, and appealing recipes that meet organizational and audience needs.

What does a recipe developer do?

A Recipe Developer creates, tests, and refines recipes for restaurants, food brands, cookbooks, and media outlets. They ensure recipes are accurate, flavorful, and replicable by home cooks or professional chefs. Their work often involves researching ingredients, testing multiple variations, and documenting precise instructions. Some Recipe Developers also style food for photography, collaborate with chefs, or adapt recipes for dietary needs.

What does a typical day look like for a recipe developer?

A typical day for a Recipe Developer often involves brainstorming and researching new recipe concepts, testing and refining dishes in the kitchen, and carefully documenting measurements and methods. The role also includes writing clear instructions, collaborating with food stylists or photographers, and sometimes coordinating with nutritionists or marketing teams to ensure recipes meet specific requirements. Communication and teamwork are essential since Recipe Developers may receive feedback from editors or culinary leads and need to adjust recipes accordingly. This dynamic mix of creative, hands-on, and collaborative work makes each day varied and rewarding.

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Expert Grower, Recipe Development

Oishii

Jersey City, NJ • On-site

$90K - $100K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement

Re-posted 7 days ago

Job description

We grow the world's BEST Strawberries & our Expert Growers are a major reason why!
As part of our Research & Development Team an Expert Grower at Oishii contributes to our exceptional product development, and plant health by working cross-functionally to ensure the success of short term and long-range goals in both production farms and R&D farms. Expert Growers serve as subject matter experts to our production teams monitoring & problem solving for plant health, diseases, pest, environmental stresses, quality and yield opportunities and often oversee projects or experiments in various farms to improve growing systems and to characterize plant responses in controlled environments.
The role is hands-on and strategic with a large portion of time spent in the farm with our plants.
What you'll be responsible for:
  • Lead experiments analyzing cultivation data, timelines and outcomes to identify growth characteristics and root causes, contributing to recipe improvement on a daily and weekly basis
  • Own defining and prioritizing cultivation challenges and plan experiments accordingly as it relates to yield and quality targets (KPIs)
  • Oversees experiment execution by directing team members, recording plant status weekly, assessing experiment continuation, and wrapping up findings in ~2 weeks
  • Maintains full compliance with safety and IPM protocols throughout all operations
  • Under minimal supervision, tests and proposes optimal parameters (light, fertilizer, irrigation, CO2, etc.) by cultivar and irrigation method, and proposes base recipes
  • Facilitate cross-functional projects (e.g., equipment retrofits) with Engineering, Maintenance, etc., including planning, to-do management, and coordination
  • Manage and develop the senior growers, junior growers and R&D operators that report to you
  • Develops 1-2 year experiment roadmap under guidance, and leads optimization of recipe development processes and strategic workflows

Physical Requirements:
  • Ability to lift up to 30 lbs
  • Ability to climb a ladder
  • Ability to crouch or kneel
  • Ability to reach and stretch
  • Hand dexterity
  • Comfortable in an active, non-sedentary role for lengths of up to 5 to 6 hours at time
  • MUST NOT be allergic to bees

Who will love this job: Individuals who identify with our Core Values and exhibit skills within those values will thrive at Oishii.
  • One Team, One Fight!
    • Ability to quickly shift priorities to meet deadlines and effectively communicate, both verbally and in writing, clearly, concisely and with purpose.
    • Ability to work cross functionally and collaborate understanding that expert growers are functional experts but not always the decision makers.
  • Focus.
    • Ability to remove obstacles in order to prioritize which could include problem solving, working through ambiguity and using fact based or sound judgment.
  • GSD (Get Sh** Done!)
    • A bias for action! Ability to hold yourself accountable and take ownership of driving results that impact company outcomes.

What we look for in an Expert Grower:
  • Bachelor's degree in horticulture, plant biology, plant physiology, soil science, or a related degree or field professional experience
  • 8+ years of experience as a strawberry grower in a greenhouse, vertical farm, and/or large-scale traditional or research farm
  • 8+ years of experience in team and production or experiment farm management
  • Experience in experiment design, cultivation recipe development, and execution
  • Proven ability to communicate experimental outcomes and translate them into recipe proposals
  • Strong expertise of plant growth, environmental control, cultivation systems (e.g., UTR), and pest and disease management (IPM)
  • An open-minded and adaptable leader who actively listens to diverse perspectives of team members and other cross-functional leaders to translate those perspectives into practical action
  • A big-picture thinker who connects plant biology, environment condition, operations efficiency, and equipment performance to optimize the whole system
  • Ability to independently identify on-site cultivation challenges, plan relevant experiments, collect and analyze data, and propose and implement actionable solutions
  • Data-driven decision maker with a strong foundation in experimental design and results interpretation
  • Demonstrated ability to work hands-on in a fast-paced, R&D startup environment

Perks at Oishii:
  • Salary of $90K-100K and Equity
  • Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance
  • 100% Employer Paid Life Insurance + Long Term Disability Insurance
  • EAP Access
  • Pet Insurance
  • 401(k) Retirement Plan (Roth & Traditional)
  • Paid Parental leave
  • Office social events including happy hours, parties, and community service projects
  • Employee activity groups for basketball players, Yoga Enthusiasts, runners

About Us:
Oishii (which means "delicious" in Japanese) is the innovative company behind the world's largest indoor vertical strawberry farm. On a mission to transform the agriculture industry through the power of smart farming, Oishii harmoniously marries nature with state-of-the-art technology to create the ideal elements-rain, air, heat, light, nourishment and natural bee pollination-for growing in-season produce all year round. Oishii's beloved Omakase, Koyo and Nikko Berries are grown in pesticide-free vertical farms in the U.S. and proudly bear the Non-GMO Project Verified seal. Founded in 2016, Oishii's investors include SPARX Group, NTT, Yaskawa, McWin Capital Partners and Resilience Reserve. Oishii was recognized as one of Fast Company's "World's Most Innovative Companies" in 2022.
Today, Oishii operates farms and research facilities across the United States and Japan, bringing together expertise from both countries to advance the future of agriculture. As a Japanese-founded company with global ambitions, we are building a world-class team dedicated to transforming how premium produce is grown and delivered. For more information, visit www.oishii.com.

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