Recipe Cook - Food Photography

• Overview:

The Job in a Nutshell:

The Recipe Cook – Food Photography role will assist the Natural Grocers Food Photographer/Stylist in all stages of the food preparation process required in the creation of marketing materials. This is a part time role which requires in person food preparation at Natural Grocers store locations.

Responsibilities:

Main Ingredients:

1. Participate in phone check-in and planning meetings with the Food Photographer, social media, and Video Production teams to discuss recipes.
2. Review recipes and prepare a shopping list for obtaining recipe ingredients.
3. Check the food pantry for staple items before shopping the store for the ingredients.
4. Shop the store for the needed recipe ingredients using the Natural Grocers Recipe Demo Expense Card to purchase items.
5. Collaborate with the Food Photographer to plan photography timing, food garnish, plating etc.
6. Collaborate with the social media and Video Production teams for specific content needs.
7. Prep food items and cook according to recipe instructions.
8. Must be comfortable preparing food while hands are on camera and video.
9. Provide feedback when necessary, regarding recipe timing, etc.
10. Clean the demonstration kitchen (following the SOP guidelines) after the photography session.

Although this is a general outline of job responsibilities all employees are expected to be “hands on” and do whatever it takes to get the job done and make the company thrive.

Qualifications:

Recipe for Success:

1. Must have cooking/culinary skills and some nutrition knowledge.
2. Some knowledge of food styling/prop styling.
3. All cooking for all recipes will occur in a designated Natural Grocers Demo Kitchen.
4. Natural Grocers will provide the recipes and funds to pay for all ingredients.
5. The Recipe Cook will work directly with the Food Photographer and Stylist as well as the Video Production and social media teams.
6. Shooting days require four to five (5-7 hour) days per month.
7. The workdays will be planned and scheduled in advance.
8. The work will be performed Monday through Friday.
9. The Recipe Cook will track the hours for conducting the responsibilities and submit documentation to the Food Photographer at the end of each photography session.

This job description is not an employment contract. It does not guarantee a job or that the above listed duties are the limit of responsibilities. The job and job description are subject to change with and without notice. Employees are required to accomplish any and all tasks assigned to them by their Manager and/or other Home Office managers that may not be listed in this job description.