Job Title
Test Kitchen AssistantJob Description
About The Position | Major goals and objectives and location requirements
Located in Birmingham, Alabama, is the People Inc. Food Studios, a state-of-the-art facility featuring 28 test kitchens, 13 photo studios, a prop and styling studio, an outdoor grill/BBQ station and an expansive showcase kitchen and tasting room for demonstrations and events. Powered by a talented team of test kitchen professionals, stylists, and photographers, the People Inc. Food Studios is the country’s premier creative hub, producing thousands of world class recipes, images, videos and related content annually for People Inc. print, digital, and social platforms.
The Test Kitchen Assistant will support the People Inc Food Studios Recipe Testers and Developers in recipe development, nutritional analysis, grocery shopping, video shoots, and taste tests across brands. The ideal candidate is a highly organized team player who thrives in a fast-paced production environment. This is a fully onsite position requiring daily physical presence in the studio.
Full in office- Birmingham
In-office Expectations: This position is a fully in-office role due to the nature of the work being done.
About The Positions Contributions:
Weight % Accountabilities, Actions and Expected Measurable Results
30%: Manage market order and grocery shopping; stock shared pantries and cold storage areas in the kitchens, working closely with the Test Kitchen Coordinator.
30%: Develop, test, and prepare recipes while writing engaging hooks, scripts, and on-camera dialogue for hosted social video content.
30%: Develop and test recipes across People Inc. print and digital brands. Deliver fully annotated recipes in style, including content deliverables, nutritional analysis, and photos for each project.
5%: Consult, as needed, on photo shoots to ensure that the food and recipes are being executed as intended. May also step in as a food styling assistant when needed.
5%: File all expense reports for accounting purposes.
The Role’s Minimum Qualifications and Job Requirements:
Education:
B.S. or B.A. and a culinary degree or extensive professional cooking experience.
Experience:
You are proficient with recipes: in writing according to style and able to troubleshoot a recipe just by reading it.
You have a strong knowledge of food, including a range of cuisines, techniques and equipment.
You are social media savvy and excited about the digital space.
Specific Knowledge, Skills, Certifications and Abilities:
You are proficient with recipes: in writing according to style and able to troubleshoot a recipe just by reading it. You have a strong knowledge of food, including a range of cuisines, techniques and equipment. You are social media savvy and excited about the digital space.
Creative and Scientific: You care deeply about the way food looks and tastes and enjoy both the artistic and methodical aspects of creating food+recipe content.
The Ultimate Team Player: no job is too big; no job is too small. You are willing to do anything to help the team get the job done, and your ego never gets in the way.
A multitasker: When it comes to juggling multiple projects at once, you’re a pro; anticipating needs before they arise.
Self-motivated: You’re a spirited self-starter. You are deadline driven and committed to delivering on time and beyond expectations.
Flexible: Highly adaptable to supporting frequent changes in direction and workflow.
% Travel Required (Approximate): 0%
It is the policy of People Inc. to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. In addition, the Company will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities. Accommodation requests can be made by emailing [email protected].
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#NMG#Skills Required
- B.S. or B.A. and a culinary degree or extensive professional cooking experience.
- Proficient with recipes: writing to style and troubleshooting recipes by reading them.
- Strong knowledge of food, including a range of cuisines, techniques, and equipment.
- Social media savvy and comfortable with digital content.
- Develop, test, and prepare recipes and write hooks, scripts, and on-camera dialogue for video content.
- Deliver fully annotated recipes including content deliverables, nutritional analysis, and photos.
- Consult on photo shoots and assist with food styling as needed.
- Manage market orders, grocery shopping, and stock shared pantries and cold storage areas.
- File expense reports for accounting purposes.
- Fully in-office role requiring daily physical presence in Birmingham, Alabama.
- Team player, self-motivated, multitasker, adaptable to changing workflows and deadlines.
What the Team is Saying
People Inc. Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Healthcare Strength — Multiple medical plan options, dental and vision coverage, robust mental‑health resources, and inclusive family‑building and transgender health care are described, with HSA/FSA availability. This breadth aligns with what stronger media/tech employers offer.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Policies include “unlimited” PTO and 10–12 paid holidays. Several postings and profiles consistently reference flexible time‑off structures alongside core holidays.
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Parental & Family Support — Generous paid parental leave for birthing and non‑birthing parents is paired with adoption/surrogacy assistance and family‑care supports such as Care.com backup care. These offerings indicate family‑forward benefits on par with top peers.
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What We Do
People Inc. is America’s largest digital and print publisher. Our 40+ iconic and fast-growing brands harness the best intent-driven content, the fastest sites, and the fewest ads to help nearly 200 million people every month, including 95 percent of US women, make decisions, take action, and find inspiration. People Inc. brands include PEOPLE, Better Homes & Gardens, Verywell, FOOD & WINE, The Spruce, Allrecipes, Byrdie, REAL SIMPLE, Investopedia, Southern Living and more.
Why Work With Us
People Inc. has a people-first mentality - our audience, our employees, our teams. We take our role of providing the best content across the best brands very seriously and we are always looking to make sure that our teams have the space to be creative, innovate and try out new things.
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