Test Kitchen Cook

Welcome to WECO! We cook fresh, chef-crafted dinners and hand-deliver them daily.

We are reimagining the dining-at-home experience. Our unique model combines the excitement and FOMO of a supper club, the convenience of prepared meal delivery, and the good vibes of an honor system-based payment model. We also lead with responsible sourcing and purpose-driven business practices. We are a good neighbor to our customers, employees, purveyors, and the Earth (and also our actual neighbors) and are excited to build a valuable company that makes a massive impact for good on those around us.

Our transparent, stakeholder-driven approach to sustainability, our unique business model, and our trust -based, flexible payment system, combined with our delicious dinners, have engendered a tribal level of customer engagement and love, and an unprecedented level of growth throughout New England.

We're backed by top-tier VCs, poised for growth and ready to continue building the amazing team at WECO.

The Test Kitchen Cook will play a key role in executing recipes for marketing purposes, as well as helping to ensure smooth sailing in our test kitchen based in Acton, MA. Under the direction of our top-tier culinary leadership team, you'll cook both savory and pastry menu items for professional photo and video shoots, and cross-test new recipes, all the while helping us develop our sustainable and locally-focused approach to food and community.

The Role

• Manage all aspects of cooking for WECO's photo and video shoots, including writing prep lists, shopping for groceries, executing recipes, plating, food styling and cleanup
• Daily kitchen maintenance, including washing dishes, cleaning surfaces, and taking out trash
• Cross-test new recipes, including reheat tests and packaging configurations, under the guidance of culinary leadership
• Provide administrative support for development of menu content at each stage of the menu building process
• Meet deadlines and help the rest of the team do the same

Qualifications

• 1+ year professional experience as a line cook, chef, or recipe developer
• A strong understanding of current culinary trends and deep knowledge of ingredients and both savory and pastry cooking techniques
• Interest in food photography and food styling is a plus
• Ability to be on your feet for the majority of the day
• Ability to drive to WECO's test kitchen in Acton, MA
• A collaborative team player, with great communication skills and an upbeat, can-do attitude
• Great attention to detail - this is a must!
• Ability to work within a fast-paced, deadline-driven, team environment where priorities can shift quickly
• An organized self-starter, with a natural ability to multitask
• Troubleshooter extraordinaire - no problem too big or small to conquer
• Experience calculating recipe yields, scaling recipes, and translating recipes for production purposes is a plus
• Proficiency in Google Suite is a plus
• Solid administrative management and IT competencies
• Curious - not afraid to ask questions, with a desire to grow and learn within the culinary department and WECO!

Compensation

• $20-25/hr, 3-4 days per week (weekdays, 9-5pm)
• Free WECO meals!