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How much do test kitchen associate jobs pay per hour?

As of Jun 22, 2026, the average hourly pay for test kitchen associate in the United States is $19.01, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $15.14 and $20.19 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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Test Kitchen Associates often encounter challenges such as managing multiple recipe tests simultaneously, adhering to tight production schedules, and maintaining consistency in food quality. Effective organization, clear communication with chefs and cross-functional teams, and meticulous note-taking are key to overcoming these hurdles. Embracing flexibility and staying detail-oriented will help you adapt to last-minute changes and ensure recipes are accurately documented for publication or product development.

What are Test Kitchen Associates?

Test Kitchen Associates are culinary professionals who work in test kitchens to develop, test, and refine recipes for food companies, restaurants, or media outlets. They assist chefs and food scientists in preparing dishes, evaluating flavors, and ensuring recipes are consistent and feasible for consumers or production. Their role may also include documenting procedures, managing kitchen inventory, and helping with product tastings or demonstrations. Test Kitchen Associates play a key part in creating high-quality food products and reliable recipes.

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To thrive as a Test Kitchen Associate, you need a solid foundation in culinary techniques, recipe development, and food safety, often supported by a culinary degree or relevant experience. Familiarity with kitchen equipment, recipe management software, and food safety certifications like ServSafe are typically expected. Creativity, attention to detail, and strong teamwork skills help you excel in developing and testing recipes collaboratively. These skills ensure the creation of high-quality, reliable recipes and smooth kitchen operations in a fast-paced environment.
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Chef Assistant

Chef Assistant

Vitamix

OH • On-site

Full-time

Posted 28 days ago

Vitamix rating

5.4

Company rating: 5.4 out of 10

Based on 6 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

134th of 139 rated electronics manufacturers

Job description

Vitamix is unquestionably the premium brand of high-performance "blenders," and known for its top-notch company culture and climate. It is an important component of what makes Vitamix unique and successful, and the reason why Vitamix is recognized as a Top Workplace, NorthCoast99 Winner, and Smart Culture Award recipient.
Throughout its 100+ year history, Vitamix has encouraged and promoted healthy lifestyles for both its customers and employees. Employees enjoy multiple wellness programs and perks, a free Vitamix machine, and an onsite fitness center. Vitamix also offers a flexible work environment, great work culture, healthy living initiatives like fitness reimbursements, and opportunities for advancement.
For consumers, Vitamix can be found domestically in places like William Sonoma, Sur la Table, Crate & Barrel, Target, Amazon, and at Vitamix.com, and is in over 130 countries around the world.
Ultimately, Vitamix is the Global-leader in high-performance blending solutions for home and commercial use, is preferred by chefs and is found in many of top restaurants around the world. It is relied upon by culinary schools in the U.S. and has been used to train thousands of students and master chefs worldwide. If it is not a Vitamix, it's just a blender.
Vitamix is seeking a Chef Assistant who will provide support to the culinary team with recipe development, product testing, event execution, presentations and financials, ensuring the smooth operation of the group in support of business objectives.
Duties & Responsibilities:
  • Assist the Culinary team with testing existing, new and in-development recipes according to the established testing protocol.
  • Records recipe testing results into database and shares results with key stakeholders.
  • Assist culinary, engineering, and product management teams with testing protocols and execution of tests.
  • Complete shopping, ingredient inventory and kitchen maintenance duties, as scheduled.
  • Prep ingredients and supplies for culinary projects.
  • Ensure the test kitchen is orderly, organized and clean for efficient use and recipe testing.
  • Provide assistance with recipe and/or machine training for internal and external partners.
  • Provide support for all internal and external events, as needed.

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS
Experience:
0-1 year related culinary experience
Education:
High School Diploma or equivalent required
Associates Degree in Culinary, Food Science, or related field is preferred
Technical Skills:
  • Proficient in MS Office

Other Requirements:
  • Communication - Ability to express ideas clearly, confidently, and succinctly in both formal and informal settings.
  • Relationship Building - Ability to establish, maintain, and cultivate positive relationships with individuals, teams, and external stakeholders to foster a collaborative environment
  • Flexibility - Ability to adjust quickly to changing priorities, new information, and diverse situations, while remaining focused on achieving goals.
  • Resourcefulness - Leverages available resources and contacts to overcome obstacles and achieve project goals efficiently.
  • Organizational Skills - Effectively manages time, prioritizes tasks, meets deadlines, and maintains systems for achieving goals.
  • Attention to Detail - Consistently maintains high standards of quality and accuracy across different tasks and projects.
  • Reliability/Dependability - Highly reliable, proactive self-starter; can be counted on to complete assignments on time

Physical Demands:
  • Ability to sit up to 8 hours per day, with walking and standing required frequently
  • Visual acuity is required to perform activities such as: preparing and analyzing data, viewing a computer terminal, reading documents, reports, and emails
  • Repetitive hand movements for tasks like typing or assembly
  • Fine motor skills for precise work
  • Ability to lift 50 lbs.
  • Ability to stand 8-10 hours per shift
  • Frequent bending and reaching motions
  • This position qualifies as Safety Sensitive

Amount of Travel Required: Up to 10% travel required
# of Direct Reports: 0
Work Schedule/Shift: Monday-Friday 7AM-3:30PM
Work Arrangement: On-Site
Work Environment: Culinary Center
The Company has reviewed this job description to ensure that essential functions and basic duties have been included. It is intended to provide guidelines for job expectations and the employee's ability to perform the position described. It is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all functions, responsibilities, skills and abilities. Additional functions and requirements may be assigned by supervisors as deemed appropriate. This document does not represent a contract of employment, and the Company reserves the right to change this job description and/or assign tasks for the employee to perform, as the Company may deem appropriate.
Reasonable Accommodations Statement
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable Accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Equal Opportunity Employer
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