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Recipe Writer Jobs (NOW HIRING)

Ability to write clear and concise recipe titles, subtitles, and descriptions Evaluate current recipes with the goal to always improve. Make updates based on recipe tests and consumer reviews.

Write concise, engaging, and easy-to-follow recipe instructions and supporting content * Ensure recipes are approachable and appealing to a broad consumer audience * Stay current on food trends ...

Culinary Recipe Specialist

Walnut Creek, CA ยท On-site

$105K - $115K/yr

Write concise, engaging, and easy-to-follow recipe instructions and supporting content * Ensure recipes are approachable and appealing to a broad consumer audience * Stay current on food trends ...

Write concise, engaging, and easy-to-follow recipe instructions and supporting content * Ensure recipes are approachable and appealing to a broad consumer audience * Stay current on food trends ...

Recipe Developer - Green Chef

New York, NY ยท 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 ...

Recipe Developer - Green Chef

New York, NY ยท 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 ...

... in writing, clearly, concisely and with purpose. * Ability to work cross functionally and ... Experience in experiment design, cultivation recipe development, and execution * Proven ability to ...

Company Description Sevagan Sevagan at krgtech.com 661-367-8000 Extn-513 Must have: - Chef recipe writing experience - Chef automation, artifactory usage hands on working experience - must be able to ...

Company Description Vignesh vignesh.c at krgtech.com 661-367-8000 Extn 405 Chef recipe writing experience - Chef automation, artifactory usage hands on working experience - must be able to ...

Working knowledge of Excel, and a basic understanding of recipe writing, menu creation, food costing, and scheduling are all a big plus. This is a salaried position with terms to be negotiated based ...

Chef Instructor

Bellevue, WA

$29.16 - $32.07/hr

Two years' experience in a related culinary field required, experience might include working as restaurant cook/sous chef/chef, as a private chef, catering, recipe writer/developer, nutritionist, etc.

Chef Instructor

Bellevue, WA ยท On-site

$29.16 - $32.07/hr

Two years' experience in a related culinary field required, experience might include working as restaurant cook/sous chef/chef, as a private chef, catering, recipe writer/developer, nutritionist, etc.

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How much do recipe writer jobs pay per hour?

As of Jun 6, 2026, the average hourly pay for recipe writer in the United States is $24.29, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $18.51 and $27.88 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a Recipe Writer job?

A Recipe Writer creates clear, concise, and engaging recipes for cookbooks, websites, magazines, or food brands. They develop original recipes or adapt existing ones, ensuring accuracy in ingredient measurements, cooking techniques, and step-by-step instructions. They may also write food-related articles, test recipes, and collaborate with chefs or editors to refine content. Strong writing skills and culinary knowledge are essential for success in this role.

What does a typical day look like for a Recipe Writer?

A typical day for a Recipe Writer may include developing and testing new recipes, writing clear and detailed instructions, and collaborating with chefs, editors, or photographers. You may spend time researching food trends, editing and optimizing recipes for publication, and responding to feedback from readers or team members. Often, there is a mix of independent work and teamwork, especially when preparing recipes for branded content or multimedia platforms. Meeting deadlines and ensuring each recipe is both delicious and easy to follow are key parts of the job. This variety keeps the role engaging and provides opportunities to continually learn and grow in the culinary field.

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

To thrive as a Recipe Writer, you need a strong grasp of culinary techniques, excellent written communication skills, and often some formal training or experience in cooking or food writing. Familiarity with content management systems, food photography, and recipe formatting software is often beneficial. Creativity, attention to detail, and the ability to clearly explain processes are standout soft skills in this field. These qualities help ensure recipes are accessible, accurate, and engaging for a wide range of audiences.

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Recipe Developer

Chip Cookies

Salt Lake City, UT โ€ข On-site

Full-time

Posted 17 days ago


Job description

Job Description:
In person! Located in SLC, Utah
Develop and create detailed recipes on an ongoing basis (test and create approximately 5-6 new recipes per month).
Ability to write clear and concise recipe titles, subtitles, and descriptions
Evaluate current recipes with the goal to always improve. Make updates based on recipe
tests and consumer reviews. Maintain records/detailed notes (i.e. precise quantity of ingredients) so recipes can
successfully be reproduced in large volumes while maintaining quality.
Coordinate with marketing in the ongoing eort to expand the menu and create new and
exciting cookie flavors.
Ability to receive recipe concepts and ideas and turn them into perfected recipes complete with fully written ingredients, instructions, and notes.
Along with the recipe you will include photos of the cooking steps and final product to clearly communicate the recipe to our team.
Knowledge of the shelf lives of various food items & ingredients.
Stay in the know with food trends, both locally & more widespread.
Have an innate love of food and baking.
Requirements:
3-5 years experience baking
A deep knowledge of ingredients and baking techniques Proven research and proofreading skills
Knows how to write and read recipes (writes clear instructions and lists ingredients in order used, etc.)
Is detail oriented and takes studious notes while cooking
A self-starter and truly proactive problem solver who works relentlessly to execute all steps
needed until the problem is resolved
Has the ability to take basic photos of each step and final product to communicate the recipe to our team
Enjoys cooking and baking and getting creative in the kitchen
Is easy to communicate with and responds well and quickly to feedback
Can work ahead of schedule - we work months ahead on content and need someone who
manages their own time well and is able to hit deadlines
Superbly organized with the ability to juggle multiple projects and timelines at once