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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Recipe Developer - **Company:** Purple Carrot - **Location:** Chicago, IL, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $60,000.0 - $70,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Asana, Test Kitchen, Gsuite - **Published:** August 11, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=c98c27552db37715 ## About the Role * 5+ years of experience as a line cook, chef, or recipe developer; test kitchen experience a plus. * Culinary degree and/or related professional cooking experience. * Recipe writing experience, with food styling experience for e-commerce or editorial use. * Proficiency in Google Suite, especially Google Sheets. * Excellent written and verbal communication skills. * Physically able to stand for long periods and lift up to 35 lbs as needed. * Able to commute to the Chicago office/studio as required for this role., * Experience developing a wide range of recipe categories, including multiple serving sizes, dessert, and large-batch prepared. * Experience in meal kit or prepared recipe development. * Comfortable being on camera for social and marketing content, with a natural, engaging presence that reflects the fun and vibrant tone of our brand. * Experience using Asana project management platform. * Brings creativity and positivity to ambiguity, comfortable brainstorming and iterating with Culinary and Marketing on brand initiatives. ## Description We are looking for a Recipe Developer to join our mission-driven team. As an integral part of the Culinary department, you will join forces with the Director of Culinary (to whom you will also report) in our continued effort to inspire people to eat more plants! We are looking for candidates who are obsessed with food, highly creative, and enjoy collaborating in both small and large groups. This position will play an important role in Purple Carrot's continued effort to cultivate the plant-based revolution - one meal at a time, through delicious, well-executed recipes. As the Recipe Developer, you will be focused on end-to-end culinary recipe development from ideation through initial editorial steps, day-to-day test kitchen operations, and close partnership with Creative and Content teams to bring recipes to life across photoshoots and brand initiatives., * This role is based in Chicago, IL, with on-site presence 3-5 days per week at our Culinary office and studio (West Town & Fulton Market) and creative and production partners as needed. On the Plate * Drive end-to-end culinary recipe development from ideation through initial editorial steps, within menu timelines, operational guidelines, and nutrition and budget goals. * Own continual testing and optimization of Purple Carrot's recipes to improve customer experience, with a focus on ease, nutrition, and budget. * Accurately formulate, test, and document all recipes in accordance with standards set by the Director of Culinary. * Evaluate all recipes during development and team tastings, grounding decisions in recipe data and customer insights. * Contribute innovative, trend-forward recipe concepts through ongoing research and concept generation. * Manage day-to-day kitchen operations, including inventory, maintenance, and cleanliness. * Collaborate on photoshoot prep, styling, and execution in partnership with the Creative team. * Manage the intake and documentation of all sample products. * Assist with ad-hoc projects and tasks as necessary. ## Related Videos - [A Founder's Journey : From Startup Chaos to Purposeful Growth](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1926-a-founder-s-journey-from-startup-chaos-to-purposeful-growth) - [I’m a Developer Working in Marketing… Here’s Why - Tim Cadenbach](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1372-i-m-a-developer-working-in-marketing-here-s-why-tim-cadenbach) - [Coffee with Developers - Adam Wiggins](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/919-coffee-with-developers-adam-wiggins) - [Coffee with Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/354-coffee-with-developers) ## Related Articles - [A call for Guest Writers for the WeAreDevelopers Magazine](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/648-a-call-for-guest-writers-for-the-wearedevelopers-magazine) - [Dev Digest 121 - AI goes offline](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/456-dev-digest-121-ai-goes-offline) - [Dev Digest 120 - Apple and peers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/455-dev-digest-120-apple-and-peers) - [Fully Remote Software Engineer Jobs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/447-fully-remote-software-engineer-jobs) - [Should senior developers refuse interview coding challenges?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/29-should-senior-developers-refuse-interview-coding-challenges) - [Dev Digest 103 - Superb Owl Trafficking](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/388-dev-digest-103-superb-owl-trafficking)