Recipe Developer

Who We Are

When we say, the stuff dreams are made of, we’re not just referring to the world of wizards, dragons and superheroes, or even to the wonders of Planet Earth.

Behind WBD’s vast portfolio of iconic content and beloved brands, are the bringing our characters to life, the bringing them to your living rooms and the creating what’s next

From brilliant creatives, to technology trailblazers, across the globe, WBD offers career defining opportunities, thoughtfully curated benefits, and the tools to explore and grow into your best selves.

Here you are supported, here you are celebrated, here you can thrive.

Your New Role...

We are looking for an experienced Recipe Developer to join the Food Network team. Based in New York City, the Recipe Developer will be responsible for creating original recipes in the Food Network brand style for our website, digital video department, television networks, Ad Sales Partners, and various social media platforms.

Your Role Accountabilities...

• You would write well researched original recipes in the Food Network brand style for our website, digital video department, television networks, Ad Sales Partners, and various social medium platforms.
• Daily duties would include station set-up, recipe development, recipe writing, cross testing, frequent brainstorm meetings with the editorial and advertorial teams, compiling team shopping lists and station breakdown.

You would also collaborate with others to evaluate recipes for taste and brand suitability.

• At times you would supervise and train interns and freelance recipe testers.
• At times you would also develop recipe content for Food Network Magazine, an integral part of the Food Network brand from a print media perspective.
• You should be prepared to work some corporate events in the Food Network Kitchen; some of which are scheduled in the evening after working-hours.
• At times you would demo recipes on-camera for Food Network’s various social media platforms.
• This is an in-person position at our Test Kitchen in Manhattan. It can be up to 5 days per work week. There will be occasional periods, though, where you will be expected to work from home based on production schedules.

Qualifications and Experience...

• Must have a culinary degree or equivalent experience, plus two years restaurant or catering experience, along with recipe development and test kitchen experience.
• Must be able to write, prepare and evaluate recipes.
• Applicants will be required to demonstrate knowledge of baking fundamentals and should be familiar with a wide range of culinary styles.
• Basic photography and computer skills are also essential.
• Basic writing skills are required for enhanced headnotes and food-related articles.

How We Get Things Done

This last bit is probably the most important! Here at WBD, our guiding principles are the core values by which we operate and are central to how we get things done.

You can find them at along with some insights from the team on what they mean and how they show up in their day to day. We hope they resonate with you and look forward to discussing them during your interview.

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