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FUELED BY PEOPLE.\nWhat’s it like to work at Kinder’s? Well, there’s a lot of snacking and geeking out over what we all cooked over the weekend. Beyond that, there’s also plenty of hard work. Because we don’t just like flavor, we’re obsessed with it. \nWith over 100 products sold nationwide, we’re now a top-five brand in multiple flavor categories at Costco, Walmart, Whole Foods, and more. We’re not your typical CPG company. Privately held and founder-led, we like to think of ourselves as a pirate ship in a sea of cruise ships. Our crew is adventurous and fearless. We chart our own course and chase big ideas to make food unforgettable. \nAs we expand globally and approach $1 billion in revenue, we need more smart-and-scrappy, flavor-obsessed people to come aboard. If you’re looking for a place where you can see the real impact of your work... this is it! Every day, you’ll be part of a journey to add flavor to millions of meals and lives. \nKey Responsibilities:\nRecipe Development & Testing:\nDevelop and test original recipes that highlight our seasonings and sauces, ensuring they are delicious, accessible, and easy to follow.\nAdapt and refine existing recipes to align with brand positioning, flavor trends, and consumer preferences.\nCollaborate with product development teams to create recipes for new product launches and seasonal promotions.\nEnsure all recipes are tested for accuracy, yield, and consistency before publication.\nContent Creation & Brand Engagement:\nWork closely with the marketing team to develop recipe-driven content for websites, social media, and digital campaigns.\nParticipate in video and photo shoots, demonstrating cooking techniques and presenting finished dishes.\nCreate engaging written content, including recipe descriptions, digital posts (when needed), and cooking tips that inspire customers to use our products.\nStay up to date on food trends and incorporate relevant culinary insights into recipe development and brand storytelling.\nCulinary Innovation & Trend Research:\nMonitor food trends (both restaurant and social media), competitor products, and consumer preferences to inform recipe innovation and content strategy.\nExperiment with new techniques, global flavors, and unique applications of our seasonings and sauces to drive product engagement.\nProvide insights and recommendations for future product innovations based on culinary expertise and industry trends.\nCross-Functional Collaboration:\nPartner with the product development team to provide culinary expertise in ingredient selection, product testing, and flavor development.\nWork with the marketing and sales team to create recipe materials for retailer and / or marketing needs.\nSupport the customer service team by providing culinary knowledge and answering consumer inquiries about recipe usage and cooking techniques.\nSupport sales and / or marketing teams for field events, customer demonstrations, or other activities on an as-needed basis.\nWhat You Bring to the Table\nEducation / Experience\nCulinary degree or equivalent professional culinary experience.\n5+ years of experience in a professional kitchen, restaurant, culinary education, or culinary product development role.\nStrong understanding of ingredient functionality, cooking techniques, and recipe formulation.\nExperience in food styling, content creation, or on-camera cooking demonstrations is a plus.\nExcellent communication skills with the ability to write clear and engaging recipe instructions with an emphasis on how real people cook in the real world.\nPassion for food, flavors, and inspiring home cooks with creative culinary solutions.\nAbility to work in a fast-paced environment and collaborate with cross-functional teams.\nPersonal Characteristics\nGrowth mindset with an excitement to learn (and teach)\nPassionate people-lover excited by the opportunity to build strong relationships with teammates and consumers\nThrive in a dynamic, lean, and agile environment\nCollaborative mindset with an ability to find creative solutions\nSelf-starter who takes initiative and is willing to speaks their mind\nExcited to be part of a fast-moving team with the ability to be a leader and a follower where required\nThings About the Way We Work\nNo two days here are the same\nWe try to be good team members and good communicators, but we don’t live by hierarchy and structure - everyone is a difference maker here\nWe make a lot of decisions in the face of incomplete information - our team embraces ambiguity and tries to make good decisions fast rather than great decisions slow\nWe believe our job is to take smart risk, not to eliminate risk\nWe believe in growing our skills and becoming a better company with more managerial expertise, but we are an entrepreneurial company at heart\nWe aren’t trying to be average - we want to do exceptional things and we are willing to work hard to achieve them\nLocation and Travel\nThe position will be based out of our Walnut Creek, CA office.\nWe strongly believe in the power of culture and community and have a hybrid work structure with 4 days in the office on a weekly basis to encourage collaboration and personal connections that will allow us to better serve our customers and consumers and to have more fun. Our open-plan office has height-adjustable desks, conference rooms, phone booths, well-stocked kitchens full of snacks and drinks and more.\nThe expected starting salary range for this role is $100,000- $115,000 per year. We may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range based on the location of the role. The amount a particular employee will earn within the salary range will be based on factors such as relevant education, qualifications, performance and business needs.\nSEASONED FOR SUCCESS:\nNo two days here are the same. \nWe try to be good team members and good communicators, but we don’t live by hierarchy and structure - everyone is a difference maker here. \nWe make a lot of decisions in the face of incomplete information - our team embraces ambiguity and tries to make good decisions fast rather than great decisions slow. \nWe believe our job is to take smart risk, not to eliminate risk. \nWe believe in growing our skills and becoming a better company with more managerial expertise, but we are an entrepreneurial company at heart. \nWe aren’t trying to be average - we want to do exceptional things, and we are willing to work hard to achieve them. \nBENEFITS THAT BRING MORE TO THE TABLE:\nWe offer a range of total rewards that may include paid time off, 401k, bonus / incentive eligibility, equity grants, competitive health benefits, and other family-friendly benefits, including parental leave. Kinder’s benefits vary based on eligibility and can be reviewed in more detail during the interview process. \nOUR RECIPE FOR BALANCE:\nWe believe great culture starts with people. We’re a people-first company built on connection, collaboration, and balance. Most of our work happens in the office to spark creativity and community, but we also offer flexibility so team members have the autonomy to work outside the office when needed to support their work-life balance and personal commitments.\nWHERE EVERY INGREDIENT MATTERS:\nKinder's is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ancestry, national origin, gender, citizenship, marital status, religion, age, disability, gender identity, results of genetic testing, veteran status, as well as any other legally-protected characteristic. 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