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Recipe Development Jobs (NOW HIRING)

BOH-Sous Chef

Brooklyn, NY · On-site

$66K - $70K/yr

Experienced with menu and recipe development, various cooking styles and techniques * Food Handlers Certificate that meets local requirements * Able to stand for long periods of time, lift 50+ pounds ...

COOK

Bowdon, GA

$11.75 - $15.75/hr

Involvement in portion planning and recipe development. * Pulling stock from freezer for future preparation.

COOK

Bowdon, GA · On-site

$11.75 - $15.75/hr

Involvement in portion planning and recipe development. * Pulling stock from freezer for future preparation.

BOH-Sous Chef

Manhattan, NY · On-site

$70K - $75K/yr

Experienced with menu and recipe development, various cooking styles and techniques * Food Handlers Certificate that meets local requirements * Able to stand for long periods of time, lift 50+ pounds ...

Job Summary The Brewer is responsible for recipe development, brewing, cellar work, and quality control. This role is hands-on and will be crucial in pushing innovation while maintaining Upland ...

BOH-Sous Chef

Brooklyn, NY · On-site

$52K - $70K/yr

Experienced with menu and recipe development, various cooking styles and techniques * Food Handlers Certificate that meets local requirements * Able to stand for long periods of time, lift 50+ pounds ...

BOH-Sous Chef

Brooklyn, NY · On-site

$66K - $70K/yr

Experienced with menu and recipe development, various cooking styles and techniques * Food Handlers Certificate that meets local requirements * Able to stand for long periods of time, lift 50+ pounds ...

Job Summary The Brewer is responsible for recipe development, brewing, cellar work, and quality control. This role is hands-on and will be crucial in pushing innovation while maintaining Upland ...

Monitor and track recipe development activities across multiple concurrent projects * Manage recipe variations and ensure version control and documentation accuracy * Assess downstream impacts of ...

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C++ Developers

Cincinnati, OH · On-site

$47 - $63.50/hr

Solid experience in C++ for embedded systems * hands-on work in Yocto/BitBake, including recipe development and securing Yocto-based distributions (e.g. configuring access control mechanisms such as ...

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For this role, you must be an experienced Automation Engineer with strong hands-on expertise in Emerson DeltaV to support recipe development, system configuration, and plant automation activities.

For this role, you must be an experienced Automation Engineer with strong hands-on expertise in Emerson DeltaV to support recipe development, system configuration, and plant automation activities.

Sr MacOS Automation Engineer

Manhattan, NY · On-site

$114K - $150K/yr

This role is focused on Phase 1 delivery, with immediate work beginning on recipe development for high volume applications using AutoPkg. The engineer will also extend the platform with Python based ...

Lead Cook

Raleigh, NC

$15 - $19.25/hr

Participate in recipe development, and event meal assistance. * Other duties as assigned to ensure NC State Dining business needs are met. Position may be asked to assist in other locations as ...

MES Author

Malvern, PA · On-site

$64K - $70K/yr

Generates process flows for MES recipe development as needed * Authors MES recipes and worksheets with external/internal resources to ensure timelines are met * Maintains existing MES recipes and ...

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How much do recipe development jobs pay per year?

As of Jun 29, 2026, the average yearly pay for recipe development in the United States is $53,418.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $42,500.00 and $60,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in Recipe Development, and why are they important?

To thrive in Recipe Development, you need a strong culinary background, creativity in food pairing, and a solid understanding of nutrition and food science, often supported by a culinary degree or relevant experience. Familiarity with recipe management software, food costing tools, and kitchen equipment is typically required. Attention to detail, adaptability, and excellent communication skills help you refine recipes and collaborate with chefs, clients, or brands. These skills ensure the creation of innovative, reliable, and appealing recipes that meet both culinary standards and consumer expectations.

What are some common challenges faced in a recipe development role, and how can they be managed?

One of the main challenges in recipe development is balancing creativity with practicality, as recipes must be both innovative and reproducible by home cooks or commercial kitchens. Developers often need to test multiple iterations to ensure consistency, flavor, and clarity in instructions. Managing feedback from taste testers, nutritionists, and editorial teams is also key, requiring strong communication and flexibility. Staying organized and documenting each version meticulously helps streamline the process and minimize errors.

What job makes $10,000 a month without a degree?

In recipe development, highly successful professionals can earn $10,000 or more per month through freelance work, consulting, or owning a food-related business, especially with a strong portfolio and social media presence. Achieving this income typically requires advanced culinary skills, marketing ability, and industry experience, often without formal degrees but with significant effort and reputation building.

What is recipe development?

Recipe development is the process of creating, testing, and refining recipes to achieve desired flavors, textures, and presentation. This involves experimenting with ingredients, cooking methods, and measurements to ensure the final dish is both delicious and reliable. Professionals in recipe development often work for food brands, magazines, or restaurants, ensuring recipes are innovative, accurate, and easy for others to follow. The process may also include considering dietary restrictions, nutrition, and food trends.

How much money does a recipe developer make?

The average salary for a recipe developer ranges from $40,000 to $70,000 annually, depending on experience, location, and employer. Freelance recipe developers may charge per project or hour, with rates varying widely based on expertise and scope of work.

How much does a recipe developer earn?

The average salary for a recipe developer ranges from $40,000 to $70,000 annually, depending on experience, location, and employer. Senior or specialized recipe developers working for large food companies or media outlets can earn higher salaries, often exceeding $80,000 per year.

What Are the Qualifications to Get a Recipe Development Job?

The qualifications to get a recipe development job depend greatly on your career path. If you start in the restaurant or fine dining industry, you may get a book deal to write about your restaurant’s food or ingredients. This requires years of patience and success as a cook. Others study food science or nutrition in college or at a culinary institute. Other recipe developers may have no formal background in food or food science, but they combine their passion for cooking with their writing skills and develop recipes for their audience.

How do you become a recipe developer?

To become a recipe developer, individuals typically gain culinary skills through formal education or hands-on experience in kitchens, and develop a strong understanding of food science and flavor pairing. Building a portfolio of tested recipes and proficiency with food photography or writing can also help establish credibility in the field.
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Infographic showing various Recipe Development job openings in the United States as of June 2026, with employment types broken down into 83% Full Time, 15% Part Time, and 2% Contract. Highlights an 93% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 5% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $53,418 per year, or $25.7 per hour.
Product Applications Development Engineer

Product Applications Development Engineer

KLA Corporation

Milpitas, CA • On-site

$140K - $238K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 12 days ago


Key responsibilities

  • Provide technical applications support for the development and implementation of KLA optical thin film and SCD metrology in customer fabrication and KLA facilities.

  • Develop and set up customers' recipes, conduct technical training, execute projects, and support related pre-sales activities.

  • Report on regional requirements and updates to the product division and escalate field applications issues for resolution.


Job description

Company Overview
KLA is a global leader in diversified electronics for the semiconductor manufacturing ecosystem. Virtually every electronic device in the world is produced using our technologies. No laptop, smartphone, wearable device, voice-controlled gadget, flexible screen, VR device or smart car would have made it into your hands without us. KLA invents systems and solutions for the manufacturing of wafers and reticles, integrated circuits, packaging, printed circuit boards and flat panel displays. The innovative ideas and devices that are advancing humanity all begin with inspiration, research and development. KLA focuses more than average on innovation and we invest 15% of sales back into R&D. Our expert teams of physicists, engineers, data scientists and problem-solvers work together with the world's leading technology providers to accelerate the delivery of tomorrow's electronic devices. Life here is exciting and our teams thrive on tackling really hard problems. There is never a dull moment with us.
Group/Division
With over 40 years of semiconductor process control experience, chipmakers around the globe rely on KLA to ensure that their fabs ramp next-generation devices to volume production quickly and cost-effectively. Enabling the movement towards advanced chip design, KLA's Global Products Group (GPG), which is responsible for creating all of KLA's metrology and inspection products, is looking for the best and the brightest research scientist, software engineers, application development engineers, and senior product technology process engineers. The Film and Scatterometry Technology (FaST) Division provides industry leading metrology solutions for worldwide semiconductor IC manufacturers. The FaST Division portfolio of metrology products includes hardware and software solutions for optical film thickness, optical critical dimension (CD), composition, and resistivity measurement systems. These products are essential for the IC manufacturers as they provide critical metrology capabilities for the development and implementation of their advanced IC processes. The FaST division is committed to support our customers to achieve performance entitlement of our solution and we effectively partner with our customers from their early research and development phase to the high volume in-line manufacturing implementation specific for their process needs. The division consists of a global team located in US, Israel, China, and India.
Job Description/Preferred Qualifications
• Responsible for providing technical applications support for the development and implementation of KLA optical thin film and SCD metrology in both customer fabrication and KLA facilities.
• Be responsible for customers' recipe development and setup, technical training, project execution, and related pre-sales activities. Assists sales staff in assessing potential application of company products to meet customer needs. Provides follow-up support in disseminating technical information on specific applications.
• Reports on regional requirements and updates to product division.
• Escalates field apps issue to division and foll ow up for issue fix. Works on sophisticated problems where analysis of situations or data requires an in-depth evaluation of various factors.
• Generate film and SCD recipe development BKMs and publish technical paper.
• Review and evaluate quality of data in other related technical documents.
• Layer owner on complex demos.
• Serve as Applications Representative for PLC projects.
Minimum Qualifications
Doctorate (Academic) Degree and related work experience of 3 years; Master's Level Degree and related work experience of 6 years; Bachelor's Level Degree and related work experience of 8 years
Base Pay Range: $140,000.00 - $238,000.00 Annually
Primary Location: USA-CA-Milpitas-KLA
KLA's total rewards package for employees may also include participation in performance incentive programs and eligibility for additional benefits including but not limited to: medical, dental, vision, life, and other voluntary benefits, 401(K) including company matching, employee stock purchase program (ESPP), student debt assistance, tuition reimbursement program, development and career growth opportunities and programs, financial planning benefits, wellness benefits including an employee assistance program (EAP), paid time off and paid company holidays, and family care and bonding leave.
Interns are eligible for some of the benefits listed. Our pay ranges are determined by role, level, and location. The range displayed reflects the pay for this position in the primary location identified in this posting. Actual pay depends on several factors, including state minimum pay wage rates, location, job-related skills, experience, and relevant education level or training. We are committed to complying with all applicable federal and state minimum wage requirements where applicable. If applicable, your recruiter can share more about the specific pay range for your preferred location during the hiring process.
KLA is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We will ensure that qualified individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us at talent.acquisition@kla.com or at +1-408-352-2808 to request accommodation.
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