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Test Kitchen Chef Jobs in Georgia (NOW HIRING)

Supervises kitchen personnel on all shifts, staffing, scheduling, counseling, orientation, and ... test and employment references as required by a licensed residential care facility. Some of the ...

Supervises kitchen personnel on all shifts, staffing, scheduling, counseling, orientation, and ... test and employment references as required by a licensed residential care facility. Some of the ...

Executive Chef

Evans, GA · On-site

$80K - $85K/yr

Supervises kitchen personnel on all shifts, staffing, scheduling, counseling, orientation, and ... test and employment references as required by a licensed residential care facility. Some of the ...

Executive Chef

Evans, GA · On-site

$80K - $85K/yr

Supervises kitchen personnel on all shifts, staffing, scheduling, counseling, orientation, and ... test and employment references as required by a licensed residential care facility. Some of the ...

Supervises kitchen personnel on all shifts, staffing, scheduling, counseling, orientation, and ... test and employment references as required by a licensed residential care facility. Some of the ...

Supervises kitchen personnel on all shifts, staffing, scheduling, counseling, orientation, and ... test and employment references as required by a licensed residential care facility. Some of the ...

Pantry Chef

Evans, GA · On-site

$15 - $18/hr

Job Summary: The pantry cook plays a vital role in the kitchen by preparing salads, appetizers ... tests and adjust flavors as necessary. 4. Sanitation and Safety: - Follow proper food safety ...

Executive Chef

Brunswick, GA · On-site

$64K - $88K/yr

Executive Chef American Cruise Lines is the largest U.S. cruise line, dedicated to providing ... kitchen leadership. * Must pass a pre-employment drug test and background check. * TWIC ...

Executive Chef

Brunswick, GA

$64K - $88K/yr

Executive Chef American Cruise Lines is the largest U.S. cruise line, dedicated to providing ... kitchen leadership. * Must pass a pre-employment drug test and background check. * TWIC ...

Executive Pastry Chef

Clarkesville, GA · On-site

$90K - $105K/yr

Lead daily kitchen operations in a fast-paced, high-volume environment * Execute and scale macaron ... Drug Test * Must be at least 18 years old

... kitchen layout based on planned menus * Collaborate on menu concept, develop and test dishes ... Lead a team of 20+ chefs and cooks * Stay organized and adaptable in a fast-moving environment

... kitchen layout based on planned menus * Collaborate on menu concept, develop and test dishes ... Lead a team of 20+ chefs and cooks * Stay organized and adaptable in a fast-moving environment

Executive Sous Chef

Brunswick, GA

$58K - $74K/yr

Working in the kitchen, you will be an integral part of the culinary team. Your goal will be to ... US Coast Guard regulated pre-employment drug test. * Training and Teaching experience. * Ability to ...

Executive Sous Chef

Brunswick, GA · On-site

$58K - $74K/yr

Working in the kitchen, you will be an integral part of the culinary team. Your goal will be to ... US Coast Guard regulated pre-employment drug test. * Training and Teaching experience. * Ability to ...

Pastry Chef

Douglasville, GA · On-site

$20 - $28/hr

... Kitchen empowers guests to experience indulgence without compromise. Opening December 2025 ... Innovate and test new recipes with wellness focus * Document and standardize recipes for ...

... Kitchen empowers guests to experience indulgence without compromise. Opening December 2025 ... Innovate and test new recipes with wellness focus * Document and standardize recipes for ...

Chef De Partie - Elektra

Atlanta, GA · On-site

$18.25 - $23/hr

This is your chance to bring your high energy, creativity, and expertise to our kitchen, delighting ... Pre-employment drug test and background check required. We participate in E-Verify. Employment Type ...

Chef De Partie - Elektra

Atlanta, GA · On-site

$18.25 - $23/hr

This is your chance to bring your high energy, creativity, and expertise to our kitchen, delighting ... Pre-employment drug test and background check required. We participate in E-Verify. Employment Type ...

Chef De Partie - Banquets

Atlanta, GA

$18.25 - $23/hr

This is your chance to bring your high energy, creativity, and expertise to our kitchen, delighting ... Pre-employment drug test and background check required. We participate in E-Verify. Employment Type ...

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How much do test kitchen chef jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 9, 2026, the average hourly pay for test kitchen chef in Georgia is $20.79, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $14.23 and $26.20 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a test kitchen chef?

A Test Kitchen Chef is a culinary professional who develops, tests, and refines recipes in a controlled kitchen environment, often for food companies, magazines, or restaurants. Their primary role is to ensure that recipes are accurate, reproducible, and meet specific standards of taste, appearance, and safety. Test Kitchen Chefs may also evaluate new ingredients, cooking techniques, or kitchen equipment, and provide feedback or recommendations. They often collaborate with food scientists, nutritionists, and editors to perfect recipes before they are published or used commercially.

What is the difference between Test Kitchen Chef vs Line Cook?

AspectTest Kitchen ChefLine Cook
CredentialsCooking certifications, culinary degree often preferredHigh school diploma or equivalent, culinary training
Work EnvironmentTest kitchens, culinary labs, product testing facilitiesRestaurant kitchen, fast-paced food service
Employer & IndustryFood companies, culinary media, product testing firmsRestaurants, hotels, catering services
Primary FocusRecipe development, product testing, quality controlFood preparation, plating, and service

The Test Kitchen Chef specializes in recipe development and product testing within culinary labs or food companies, focusing on quality control and innovation. In contrast, a Line Cook works in restaurant kitchens, preparing and cooking dishes for service. While both roles require culinary skills and certifications, their work environments and primary responsibilities differ significantly.

How does a test kitchen chef typically collaborate with product development and marketing teams?

Test Kitchen Chefs play a vital role in bridging culinary creativity with business objectives. They regularly work alongside product development teams to create, refine, and test new recipes or food products, ensuring consistency, scalability, and quality. Collaboration extends to marketing teams, as Test Kitchen Chefs often provide insights on food trends, participate in promotional content creation, and help translate technical recipes into consumer-friendly formats. This cross-functional teamwork is both rewarding and essential to bringing successful products to market.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a test kitchen chef, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Test Kitchen Chef, you need strong culinary expertise, recipe development skills, and often a degree or certification in culinary arts. Familiarity with kitchen equipment, recipe management software, and food safety standards is typically required. Creativity, attention to detail, and effective communication help you innovate and clearly convey recipe instructions. These skills are crucial for developing reliable, appealing recipes that can be reproduced consistently in various food industry settings.
What cities in Georgia are hiring for Test Kitchen Chef jobs? Cities in Georgia with the most Test Kitchen Chef job openings:
Infographic showing various Test Kitchen Chef job openings in Georgia as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 82% Full Time, 12% Part Time, 4% Contract, and 1% Nights. Highlights an 92% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 7% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $43,253 per year, or $20.8 per hour.

$80K - $85K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

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Job description

Position Title:  Executive Chef

Salary: $80,000 - $85,000

Who We Are:

If you are looking for a career with a strong, supportive team doing meaningful work with an appreciative community of seniors, consider being a part of the Brandon Wilde team! We are looking for people who want to perform to the best of their abilities to provide exceptional service that exceeds the expectations of our residents and their families. Brandon Wilde is a Life Plan Community situated on a beautiful 73-acre campus in Evans, GA. Our goal is to enrich the lives of the over 350 seniors we serve. When you work at Brandon Wilde, you have a front-row seat to the amazing life stories of the wisest people on earth. What's more, you are part of an extraordinary company - one that's investing in the future of senior living by investing in you. Don't just do a job. Be part of an extraordinary life!

What We Offer: 

  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • Free parking
  • Life insurance 
  • AD&D insurance 
  • 401(k) with company match 
  • Employee assistance program 
  • Long-term disability insurance
  • Generous PTO and paid holidays
  • DailyPay - Work today, get paid today
  • On-site gym and an Olympic size swimming pool
  • An exceptional work environment that is both engaging and fun
  • Resident sponsored appreciation bonus and educational scholarships

Brandon Wilde is recruiting for a hospitality focused Executive Chef to join our team! The Executive Chef is responsible for the overall coordination of food preparation, cooking and baking activities, dietary standards, the quality and nutritional value of foods prepared and maintaining a positive, courteous work environment for staff and residents.

Primary Responsibilities: 

  • Supervises kitchen personnel on all shifts, staffing, scheduling, counseling, orientation, and evaluation of kitchen staff.
  • Develops menus and assures implementation of these menus and maintains essential records including menus served, number of meals served, requisitions for raw food products plus other appropriate reports, schedules, studies, etc.
  • Ensures that the Food and Beverage department meets all standards in accordance with State and Federal Health Survey process. 
  • Ensures all policies and procedures are followed in accordance with safe work practices, including but not limited to, MSDS information, infection control, universal precautions, and the Disaster Plan Manual.
  • Responsible for vendor selection, maintaining vendor relationships, inventory controls and maintaining minimum/maximum par levels.

Qualifications:

  • A minimum of five (5) years experience as an executive chef or sous chef in a hotel, restaurant, club or other similar institution.
  • Post Secondary Courses in Restaurant Management Nutrition or related field.  Degree or Certificate from a culinary institute preferred.
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, solid mathematical background and an understanding of measurements and conversions.
  • Must be ServSafe Certified. 

If you're an enthusiastic, compassionate, senior care professional who is passionate about hospitality and senior engagement - please apply, we'd love to get to know you!

All new hires must be able to pass our preemployment screening process, which includes a fitness for duty physical, criminal background check, drug test and employment references as required by a licensed residential care facility. Some of the roles in our community also require that we ask about your vaccination status. 

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