Test Kitchen Assistant

Test Kitchen Assistant, IM Food Group (up to £27,000)

Immediate is home to some of the biggest and most loved consumer brands in the UK, including Radio Times, Good Food and BBC Gardeners World magazine. Our trusted, quality content reaches millions of people a month across digital, print, video, podcasts, apps and live events.

We’re the destination for people looking to get more from the things they love. We’re here to inspire, fuel, encourage and educate.

Whether it’s the big things, or the little things; from reaching fitness goals to savouring good food, cultivating outdoor spaces, or enjoying the latest TV sensation – we help bring our audiences joy!

About the role

As the Test Kitchen Assistant, you will play a vital part in the day-to-day work we carry out in our brand-new start of the art Test Kitchen. Each month we make 40 + food videos, develop and test many recipes for print and digital publications, as well as carrying out product and food reviews. This role will be reporting into the Test Kitchen manager, and you’ll be helping to make sure our recipes are as good as they can be and that our video days run smoothly.  This is an onsite, full-time job, and we are at work in the Test Kitchen most days.  

You’ll love this role if;

You like organising things, from our pantry and walk-in fridge and prepared food for videos to our equipment in the test kitchen, this will be your world to help run efficiently.

You love food. Tasting and eating are a vital part of all our jobs.

You are a confident cook. For food prep and recipe testing, we don’t expect chef level skills, but you’ll be confident in your ability to cook.

You are interested in food video. It’s a large part of our work.

You’d like to work in a fun and dynamic team-based environment. We work very hard, but we also have fun, and we need someone who likes to join in.

As a Test Kitchen Assistant, you will;

• Test recipes to a high standard for digital, video and print formats.
• Assist in the preparation of recipes for video and photography, including pre-cooking dishes as needed.
• Prepare food for taste tests and supermarket awards.
• Keep the test kitchen in good order, rotating stock and coordinating the ordering of food for all food content makers.
• Keep receipts and carry out the admin for all food costs in the test kitchen.
• Ensure food waste is kept to a minimum, non-reusable plastics are used sparingly, and recycling protocols are being implemented in the test kitchen. 
• You will NOT be doing all the washing up, we have someone who does the majority of that.

• Good cookery skills. We make recipes for home cooks, so your skills need to reflect this.
• An enthusiasm for and interest in different cuisines.
• Recipe testing experience or similar would be useful but not essential.
• Good literacy and numeracy with a keen eye for detail and accuracy.
• Great organisational skills with a methodical approach to tasks.

• A relaxed working environment with regular socials including a summer festival
• Supportive well-being initiatives and benefits, talks & workshops, and Mental Health First aiders & Champion
• 25 days holiday plus a day for your birthday. Our offices will be closed between Christmas and New Year’s which are in addition to your annual entitlement
• Tailored training and development through both our inhouse learning platform and LinkedIn Learning
• A progressive and transparent culture focused on your development  
• Full time work in our fully refurbished, state of the art test kitchen
• Cycle to work scheme
• Enhanced Family Policies including paternity, adoption and surrogacy leave. We also provide a pregnancy loss, fertility, and carers policy
• Competitive pension plans and Life Assurance
• A newly renovated modern office with lots of collaborative spaces

At Immediate, we pride ourselves on our open, inclusive, collaborative, and dynamic culture that empowers our people to thrive and give their best. We care deeply about our people, our local communities and the impact we have on the environment. Our active Diversity & Inclusion network, comprehensive well-being programs, and clear sustainability strategies reflect this commitment.

People are at the heart of our business and creating a diverse and inclusive working environment is important to us. Immediate is an equal opportunities employer. We’ll never treat anyone less favourably because of their sex, gender reassignment, pregnancy and maternity, marital/civil partnerships, sexual orientation, race, nationality, ethnic origin, age, religion or belief or disability. We’re also committed to supporting applications from those who are returning to work following a career break, maternity leave or caring responsibilities.

Immediate is a place you can grow, be supported, and make a difference.