Recipe Developer - Ninja Test Kitchen
Ninjakitchen, Needham Heights, MA, United States
Position Summary
The Ninja Test Kitchen is looking for a Recipe Developer to join our vibrant group of global chefs and food scientists. Our team blends culinary arts and the science of food. We shape the product roadmap, development, and story creation. The position is full‑time and based in our Needham, MA office. Team members are expected to contribute feedback, problem‑solving ideas across all projects, stay current with industry trends, and foster curiosity for product development.
Responsibilities
Develop and test WOW recipes and charts to highlight products for culinary content; validate recipe changes from internal and external feedback.
Serve as the lead for assigned programs—know the product inside and out and translate that to recipe strategy.
Support team with summits and off‑site culinary testing, in‑office internal consumer testing, and other recipe testing as needed.
Review and provide feedback on Ninja collateral, ensuring all culinary content (internal and external) and QSGs are properly written, reflect accurate product functionality, usage, and story; support with markups of recipe edits in the editing system.
Own and update title list tracker document for assigned SKUs.
Liaise with GEN (Global Expert Network) chefs and recipe developers; update GEN tracker and support outreach, paperwork, cost negotiation, and opening POs.
Attend print, video, and/or social shoots as NTK representative on location as needed, ensuring recipes highlight the product and story.
Assist, attend, and present at internal and external events as needed.
Qualifications
2+ years of related culinary/marketing experience.
Degree from an accredited Culinary Arts program, or Culinology, Food Science, or Nutrition; Bachelor's Degree with a focus on Marketing or Communications; or a combination of education and experience.
A mindset geared toward building relationships across multi‑functional teams, coupled with excellent interpersonal skills.
Highly effective communication skills—both written (presentation/email) and in‑person (ability to host succinct, effective conversations that solve problems and make presentations to all levels of management, including SharkNinja executive leadership).
High attention to detail; takes personal responsibility for the quality and timeliness of their work.
Strong project management skills, with the ability to prioritize effectively, manage multiple projects simultaneously, and stay organized in a fast‑paced environment.
Desire to learn and grow in a passionate environment; ability to embrace transparency and shifting priorities while learning from each decision and focusing on the path forward.
Recipe development, content creation, and food writing experience.
Food styling or food photography experience a plus.
Willingness to travel to events as needed.
Salary and Other Compensation
The annual salary range for this position is $56,300 – $86,300 USD.
Benefits include medical, dental, and vision insurance; flexible spending accounts; health savings accounts with company contribution; 401(k) with matching; employee stock purchase program; life insurance; AD&D; short‑term and long‑term disability insurance; generous paid time off; company holidays; parental leave; identity theft protection; pet insurance; pre‑paid legal insurance; backup child and eldercare days; product discounts; referral bonus program; and more.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability, or any other class protected by legislation, and local law. SharkNinja will consider reasonable accommodations consistent with legislation and local law. If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, please contact SharkNinja People & Culture at accommodations@sharkninja.com.
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The Ninja Test Kitchen is looking for a Recipe Developer to join our vibrant group of global chefs and food scientists. Our team blends culinary arts and the science of food. We shape the product roadmap, development, and story creation. The position is full‑time and based in our Needham, MA office. Team members are expected to contribute feedback, problem‑solving ideas across all projects, stay current with industry trends, and foster curiosity for product development.
Responsibilities
Develop and test WOW recipes and charts to highlight products for culinary content; validate recipe changes from internal and external feedback.
Serve as the lead for assigned programs—know the product inside and out and translate that to recipe strategy.
Support team with summits and off‑site culinary testing, in‑office internal consumer testing, and other recipe testing as needed.
Review and provide feedback on Ninja collateral, ensuring all culinary content (internal and external) and QSGs are properly written, reflect accurate product functionality, usage, and story; support with markups of recipe edits in the editing system.
Own and update title list tracker document for assigned SKUs.
Liaise with GEN (Global Expert Network) chefs and recipe developers; update GEN tracker and support outreach, paperwork, cost negotiation, and opening POs.
Attend print, video, and/or social shoots as NTK representative on location as needed, ensuring recipes highlight the product and story.
Assist, attend, and present at internal and external events as needed.
Qualifications
2+ years of related culinary/marketing experience.
Degree from an accredited Culinary Arts program, or Culinology, Food Science, or Nutrition; Bachelor's Degree with a focus on Marketing or Communications; or a combination of education and experience.
A mindset geared toward building relationships across multi‑functional teams, coupled with excellent interpersonal skills.
Highly effective communication skills—both written (presentation/email) and in‑person (ability to host succinct, effective conversations that solve problems and make presentations to all levels of management, including SharkNinja executive leadership).
High attention to detail; takes personal responsibility for the quality and timeliness of their work.
Strong project management skills, with the ability to prioritize effectively, manage multiple projects simultaneously, and stay organized in a fast‑paced environment.
Desire to learn and grow in a passionate environment; ability to embrace transparency and shifting priorities while learning from each decision and focusing on the path forward.
Recipe development, content creation, and food writing experience.
Food styling or food photography experience a plus.
Willingness to travel to events as needed.
Salary and Other Compensation
The annual salary range for this position is $56,300 – $86,300 USD.
Benefits include medical, dental, and vision insurance; flexible spending accounts; health savings accounts with company contribution; 401(k) with matching; employee stock purchase program; life insurance; AD&D; short‑term and long‑term disability insurance; generous paid time off; company holidays; parental leave; identity theft protection; pet insurance; pre‑paid legal insurance; backup child and eldercare days; product discounts; referral bonus program; and more.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability, or any other class protected by legislation, and local law. SharkNinja will consider reasonable accommodations consistent with legislation and local law. If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, please contact SharkNinja People & Culture at accommodations@sharkninja.com.
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