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Sous Chef

Philadelphia, PA

$50K - $68K/yr

Prior experience in menu creation, recipe writing and coaching/training. * Excellent written and verbal communication and problem-solving skills * Must be able to work flexible hours and days. Must ...

Sous Chef

Saint Paul, MN · On-site

$50K - $68K/yr

Experience with menu development, costing, recipe writing, ordering and receiving, inventory, advanced communication skills, teaching skills * Needs to have a passion for creative, delicious, and ...

Sous Chef

Shoreview, MN · On-site

$50K - $68K/yr

Experience with menu development, costing, recipe writing, ordering and receiving, inventory, advanced communication skills, teaching skills * Needs to have a passion for creative, delicious, and ...

Sous Chef

Shoreview, MN · On-site

$50K - $68K/yr

Experience with menu development, costing, recipe writing, ordering and receiving, inventory, advanced communication skills, teaching skills * Needs to have a passion for creative, delicious, and ...

Sous Chef

Delray Beach, FL

$47K - $63K/yr

Prior experience in menu creation, recipe writing and coaching/training. * Excellent written and verbal communication and problem-solving skills * Must be able to work flexible hours and days. Must ...

Head Chef

Frankfort, KY · On-site

$50K - $60K/yr

Responsible for leading and managing the kitchen team, overseeing cost of goods, menu planning, recipe writing. Duties and Responsibilities * Oversee and ensure that company standard operating ...

Executive Chef

Philadelphia, PA · On-site

$72K - $99K/yr

Prior experience in menu creation, recipe writing and coaching/training. * Excellent written and verbal communication and problem-solving skills * Must be able to work flexible hours and days. Must ...

Head Chef

Lexington, KY · On-site

$50K - $60K/yr

Responsible for leading and managing the kitchen team, overseeing cost of goods, menu planning, recipe writing. Duties and Responsibilities * Oversee and ensure that company standard operating ...

Dinner Saute Cook

Shoreview, MN

$16 - $20/hr

Experience with menu development, costing, recipe writing, ordering and receiving, inventory, advanced communication skills, teaching skills * Needs to have a passion for creative, delicious, and ...

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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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Seasonal Cooking Camp Instructor

Seasonal Cooking Camp Instructor

PCC Community Markets

Seattle, WA • On-site

Part-time

This job post has expired today. Applications are no longer accepted.


Job description

PCC Cooking Class Instructors teach and lead PCC Cooking Classes for Kids’ and Teens’ Camp attendees. During classes instructors will be expected to provide excellent, professional customer service, teach the provided lesson plan, create a positive and fun learning environment, and manage the classroom students and staff effectively. They provide excellent, professional customer service to both external and internal customers. Work will begin when classes start on June 22nd and will run through the end of August.


US-WA-Green Lake Village - Seattle
450 NE 71st St

If you’re a people person, you’re a PCC person. Maybe it’s our co-op roots, or maybe it’s our Northwest nature, but we embrace stewardship and take action because we care. As one of the most trusted grocers in Seattle, we foster high standards and look to our staff members to build trust by acting with integrity — toward our members and shoppers, and toward each other.  

PCC is committed to fostering, cultivating and preserving a culture of diversity and inclusion. We value all the individual differences, life experiences, knowledge, self-expression, unique capabilities and talent that our staff members invest in their work, stores and communities. Valuing diversity is a significant part of our culture, our values and PCC’s success. 

PCC provides equal employment opportunities to all staff members and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.


  • Delivers an exceptional cooking class experience using provided recipes and lesson plans. Ensures that the class is a success by creating a fun and educational environment for students.  

  • Shops for class ingredients at PCC Community Markets.   

  • Runs a smooth and organized class: This includes setting up and preparing ingredients for classes, ensuring the classroom is set up for students, cleaning and organizing the classroom at completion of class  

  • Manages cooking camp assistants during class, providing clear direction and expectations as well as feedback  

  • Collaborates with the store team to ensure a seamless learning environment. Promotes ingredients and seasonal marketing initiatives of PCC Markets.  

  • Other duties as needed or required to ensure the successful execution of the cooking class  

  • This position works consistently at a light physical work level and may be asked to work on occasion at a medium or heavy physical work level when supporting stores or other offsite events. Frequently required to sit, walk, reach, and grasp. Occasionally required to be on feet with a mix of standing and walking throughout shift. 


Required Qualifications:

  • 1-2 years’ experience as a cooking class instructor.   

  • 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.  

  • Available to work Monday through Friday throughout the summer camp season  

  • Available a minimum of 8 of 10 weeks of the summer camp season 

  • Demonstrated ability to multitask and problem solve in the moment, especially under pressure  

  • Proven ability to convey information to a group in a fun and engaging way  

  • Ability to work in a fast-paced environment while maintaining a positive customer service orientation toward staff and public  

  • Experience working with kids and/or teens, preferably in an educational setting 

  • Reliable transportation and ability to travel to PCC locations. 

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Culinary Degree

  • Staff discount on in-store purchases 
  • Free Co-op membership
  • Sick accrual - 0.013 hours per hour worked (WA sick = .005, Seattle sick = .008)

PCC Benefits Page:  

  • https://www.pccmarkets.com/about/jobs/benefits/ 


  • Reports to: Co-op Chef
  • Seasonal Role, June to September.
  • Offer is contingent on completion of a background check.
  • Hours: 24 hours weekly on average 

Work occurs in an office, a variety of off-site environments and in a grocery store environment which includes surfaces that can be wet and slippery, moderate noise level, and temperature extremes in controlled environments in the cooler and freezer, and depending on location, working outside in all temperatures. There may be exposure to certain allergens and / or chemicals. In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the ADA Amendments Act of 2008, and other applicable state or local law, we will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified applicants and employees with disabilities. 

This job description is not meant to be an all-inclusive list of duties, responsibilities, and requirements, but constitutes a general definition of the position’s scope and function within our company. PCC Community Markets reserves the right to amend and change duties, responsibilities, and requirements to meet the changing industry or business needs as necessary. 


Starting Wage Range: $30.00-$35.00 / hour