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HelloFresh is in search of a full-time Studio Cook to join our in-house studio team in Brooklyn, NY. Reporting to the Senior Kitchen Manager, the candidate will work closely with our Brand Operations team to create exceptional food photography.
The candidate should be passionate about food photography, cooking, and have experience in an in-house production workflow. The right candidate will be comfortable mise, prep, cooking, and assisting with both regular, recurring production projects as well as large campaigns with speed and efficiency, always resulting in beautiful imagery. The ability to multitask while maintaining attention to detail is essential to success in this role.
You will …
Working collaboratively with the cross all production touchpoints.
Working collaboratively with studio cooks to become an expert on all SKUs within our portfolio
Plan, prepare, cook dishes for weekly menu photography, campaign hero shoots, video, and social delivering beautiful and appetizing food while maintaining culinary accuracy and fidelity to brand guidelines
Partner with Senior Kitchen Manager and team to identify a shooting workflow that fosters productivity, efficiency and collaboration between cooking and styling ensuring timely execution of all shoot requirements.
Work with Senior Kitchen Manager regarding ingredient list and assist in determining which foods and quantities are needed week over week working collaboratively to ensure efficient kitchen operations to minimize waste
Assist with procuring non-SKU food items required; as well as communicate desired quality or look of food items needed for desired aesthetic look
Share responsibility for care, upkeep and maintenance of kitchen space, studio space, and equipment..
Work directly with the in-house studio team, along with a variety of freelance photographers, stylists and assistants to creatively and efficiently complete shot list
Work closely with styling and photography team to meet ambitious shot lists
Quality check kitchen staff work output while keeping your output high quality
Maintain upkeep of kitchen equipment, supplies, and cleanliness
Maintain proper safe food handling practices, organization of refrigerators and dry storage, and par stocks
Work with our kitchen team to produce recipe trays according to kit specifications for recipe cards, assist in prep for Innovation and Social shoots, and jump on the line when needed to fire recipes for sets
Develop a deep understanding and feeling for HelloFresh’s brand identity
Work alongside our studio kitchen and food styling teams to ensure delivery meets expectations in every frame
Set up and break down kitchen workspaces, assist in striking sets
Assist in making shopping lists, ordering requests, procurement of ingredients to exacting specifications, taking inventory, and other miscellaneous administrative tasks
Learn how to produce food for photography and how it differs from traditional cookery
You are…
Passionate about cooking for onsite production
Impeccable cooking techniques that allow you able to move nimbly between different brand aesthetics based on guidelines
Outstanding aesthetic judgment and knowledge of food properties and preparation related to styling needs on site.
Able to cook, and take photographs of steps with equal dedication to maintaining the highest of standards across the different disciplines
Strong interpersonal and collaboration skills
Detail-oriented and have a strong sense of ownership
Inspired: You are deeply curious, you have a knack for highlighting emerging trends and techniques, and approach tasks with a fresh, unique perspective that helps promote the brands you work with.
Familiar with sources and purveyors of groceries and ingredients from the mundane to hard to find niche products.
A sense of urgency, dedication to consistency, and a willingness to learn and take direction from industry professionals.
Experience butchering/fabricating a variety of proteins
Accurate knife skills and a working knowledge of the difference between techniques
You have…
Bachelor's degree in Culinary Arts or equivalent experience
Considerable cooking experience required, either on-set or in a restaurant
A love of cooking and a willingness to be creative in the kitchen
Cheerful, team player with a positive attitude for achieving common goals
A collaborative mindset and creative, open minded problem solving skills
Empowered self-starter, with excellent time management and organizational skills
Proficient in G-Suite and basic computing
Organized with careful attention to detail
Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills
You’ll get…
Competitive salary, 401k with company match that vests immediately upon participation, and company equity plan based on role
Generous PTO, including sabbatical, and parental leave of up to 16 weeks
Comprehensive health and wellness benefits with options at $0 monthly, effective first day of employment
Tuition reimbursement for continuing education
Up to 75% discount on subscriptions to HelloFresh meal plans (HelloFresh, Green Chef, Everyplate, and Factor_)
Access to 7 different Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) including those for BIPOC, women, veterans, parents, and LGBTQ+
Inclusive, collaborative, and dynamic work environment within a fast-paced, mission-driven company that is disrupting the traditional food supply chain
Application Deadline: August 9, 2024
This job description is intended to provide a general overview of the responsibilities. However, the Company reserves the right to adjust, modify, or reassign work tasks and responsibilities as needed to meet changing business needs, operational requirements, or other factors.
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