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Temporary Test Kitchen Recipe Development Chef Jobs in Boston, MA

NextGen Hospitality Solutions

Sous Chef

Boston, MA

$70K - $75K/yr

As a Sous Chef, you will play a vital role in supporting our kitchen operations, assisting the Head ... recipe development * Oversee food preparation and presentation * Manage kitchen staff and ...

The Daily Catch

Sous Chef Kitchen Manager

Boston, MA · On-site

$30 - $33/hr

... planning, recipe development, and food presentation - Ensure that all food is prepared in ... Chef, Chef, Kitchen Manager) - Minimum 8 years cooking in a fast-paced full-service restaurant ...

The Daily Catch

Sous Chef Kitchen Manager

Boston, MA

$30 - $33/hr

... planning, recipe development, and food presentation - Ensure that all food is prepared in ... Chef, Chef, Kitchen Manager) - Minimum 8 years cooking in a fast-paced full-service restaurant ...

Estella Patriot Place

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Head Chef

Foxboro, MA · On-site

$70K - $100K/yr

The Head Chef leads a Large kitchen team of 10 or more members in a dynamic restaurant specializing ... Manage kitchen budget effectively * Supervise recipe development and continuous culinary innovation

Estella Patriot Place

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Head Chef

Foxboro, MA · On-site

$70K - $100K/yr

The Head Chef leads a Large kitchen team of 10 or more members in a dynamic restaurant specializing ... Manage kitchen budget effectively * Supervise recipe development and continuous culinary innovation

America's Test Kitchen

Senior Software Engineer

Boston, MA · On-site +1

$130K - $150K/yr

America's Test Kitchen is seeking a high-impact Senior Software Engineer to help build and scale ... Hands-on Development: Write clean, well-tested, and maintainable code across the full stack ...

Lark Hospitality

Executive Chef

Salem, MA · On-site

$72K/yr

As the Executive Chef, you will have the creative freedom to design menus that reflect the spirit ... Oversee all kitchen operations, including menu concept design, recipe development, and execution ...

Vicente's Supermarket

Executive Chef

Brockton, MA

$90K - $120K/yr

Oversee kitchen operations across multiple store locations, ensuring food safety, quality, and ... Menu and Recipe Development * Develop and standardize culturally authentic menus, anchored in ...

Gecko Hospitality (Brian Blum)

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Executive Chef

Needham, MA · On-site

$110K - $115K/yr

Executive Chef New Restaurant Opening | Mediterranean Concept Needham, MA Build Something ... Extensive menu development and recipe creation experience * Experience designing efficient kitchen ...

Gecko Hospitality

Executive Chef

Needham, MA

$110K - $115K/yr

Executive Chef New Restaurant Opening | Mediterranean Concept Needham, MA Build Something ... Extensive menu development and recipe creation experience * Experience designing efficient kitchen ...

DJB Restaurants Inc

Chef

Pembroke, MA · On-site

$75K - $85K/yr

Reports To: General Manager Job Summary The Chef is responsible for all kitchen functions ... recipe development, plating, and presentation. · Kitchen Equipment Proficiency - Skilled in the ...

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

As of Jul 29, 2026, the average hourly pay for temporary test kitchen recipe development chef in Boston, MA is $26.76, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $18.27 and $33.70 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Temporary Test Kitchen Recipe Development Chef vs Test Kitchen Assistant?

AspectTemporary Test Kitchen Recipe Development ChefTest Kitchen Assistant
CredentialsCulinary degree, experience in recipe developmentBasic culinary training or related experience
Work EnvironmentTest kitchens, recipe testing, development projectsAssisting chefs, prep work, ingredient management
Employer & Industry UsageFood brands, publishers, product development firmsTest kitchens, food companies, media outlets
Search & Comparison IntentUnderstanding recipe development rolesSupporting roles in test kitchens

The Temporary Test Kitchen Recipe Development Chef focuses on creating and testing new recipes, often working independently on development projects. In contrast, the Test Kitchen Assistant supports the chef by preparing ingredients, organizing testing sessions, and assisting with routine tasks. Both roles are essential in food product development environments, but the chef holds more responsibility for innovation and recipe creation.

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Infographic showing various Temporary Test Kitchen Recipe Development Chef job openings in Boston, MA as of July 2026, with employment types broken down into 79% Full Time, 18% Part Time, 1% Temporary, and 2% Contract. Highlights an 97% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 2% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $55,651 per year, or $26.8 per hour.

Senior Research Chef APAC - Ninja Culinary

SharkNinja

Needham, MA

Other

Posted 20 days ago

SharkNinja rating

8.2

Company rating: 8.2 out of 10

Based on 5 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

46th of 156 rated electronics manufacturers

Job description

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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