Recipe Developer - Green Chef

<p><strong></strong></p> <p>The Recipe Developer will be responsible for developing at least <strong>25% of the new weekly product offering</strong>. Recipe development focuses on sending a mix of processed and whole ingredients for the consumer to create a complete dinner within a <strong>30-minute</strong> time frame. All developers are required to develop across all diets while maintaining specific cost and nutritional targets. The Recipe Developer will work with the Culinary team, as well as the <strong>Procurement and Editorial teams</strong>.</p> <p><strong>You will … </strong></p> <ul> <li>Conceptualize, develop, and deliver four innovative and appetizing recipes each week, ensuring they align with budgetary constraints, nutritional guidelines, and any processing limitations.</li> <li>Create and refine recipes that cater to specific dietary needs and preferences—including but not limited to Paleo, Gluten-Free, Vegan, and Keto—while maintaining flavor and culinary appeal.</li> <li><strong>Timing Transparency & Accuracy:</strong> Develop and implement standardized "Total Time" and "Prep Time" metrics that manage customer expectations. This includes adding clarifying notes or asterisks regarding passive time (e.g., oven pre-heating and water boiling) to ensure transparency.</li> <li><strong>Time Range Integration:</strong> Establish and document <strong>time ranges</strong> for recipes to account for varying experience levels (e.g., beginner vs. advanced) and larger portion sizes (4P and 6P), ensuring accuracy for all customer segments.</li> <li>Utilize online platforms and tools to meticulously document and track all stages of recipe development, fostering transparency and collaboration within the culinary team and broader organization.</li> <li>Craft clear, concise, and user-friendly instructions for each recipe, employing standardized culinary language and focusing on ease of execution for the home cook.</li> <li>Conduct thorough benchtop testing of all recipes, incorporating feedback from the Culinary Team panel tasting, and implement data-driven adjustments and refinements based on <strong>internal time studies</strong>.</li> <li>Stay abreast of current consumer data trends and leverage these insights to inform all recipe development, ensuring products resonate with target audiences and market demands.</li> <li>Track and manage multiple checkpoints within the product development process to ensure key weekly deliverables are met on time.</li> <li>Participate in weekly meetings with Culinary, Editorial, and Procurement teams to align on product development goals and ensure a cohesive approach.</li> <li>Learn and apply knowledge of a