Food Studies and Gastronomy Jobs, February 2021

Suggested opportunities for students and alumni in Boston University's MLA in Gastronomy and Food Studies Certificate Programs

Writing, Editing & Communications · Business & Entrepreneurship· Food Policy & Non-Profit Organizations · Culinary · Education · Local Boston-area jobs · Summer Jobs & Internships

Writing, Editing & Communications

Staff Writer, The Infatuation

Fulltime, NYC

For over 10 years, The Infatuation has reviewed restaurants. And until recently, that was the sole focus of our editorial approach. As you might suspect, the past year has made that pretty interesting. In addition to adapting and rethinking the way we write about restaurants, we’ve also expanded our editorial scope to start writing about cocktails, wine, and other areas in the food and drink space. Some other areas we’ll be covering include beer, coffee, and home entertaining, but that’s just the start. To launch this new recommendation-based content, we founded a small editorial team that currently consists of an Editorial Director and a Senior Writer. We’ll be expanding the team over the next few months and are looking for a full-time Staff Writer to join us.

Copywriter, America’s Test Kitchen

Fulltime, Boston MA

You’re a gifted copywriter who is selective about how you invest your time, your talent, and your skills. Join us as we grow a community of confident cooks of all ages and skill levels. You’ll work with our Associate Creative Director and teams across the company in this full-time position.

Editorial Food Director, MPG Concepts, Inc.

Fulltime, NYC Metro area

We are a small but thriving NYC- and Amsterdam-based content marketing company concentrating on food content. We are looking for an enthusiastic, experienced candidate who can join senior leadership to develop exciting food content across print, social media and video, as well as manage a small team of dedicated foodies.

Democracy Associate / Writing Collaborator, Small Planet Institute

Part-time, Cambridge MA/Remote

Frances Moore Lappé—author of Diet for a Small Planet and 19 other books, including Daring Democracy—is focusing on the growing Democracy Movement in the United States. We are seeking an associate to work closely with Frances in reaching and writing blogs, op-eds, speeches, and social media on America’s rising Democracy Movement as well as the threats to democracy. See her recent articles here. This person will serve as creative force with Lappé in ongoing development and promotion of the website: www.DemocracyMovement.US. Strong candidates would also have excellent skills and significant experience in related research, project management, and organizing tasks. The work will include concept development, research, editing, fact-checking, and general project management

Junior Business Writer, The Food Institute

Fulltime, Pine Brooks NJ

The Food Institute is looking for a talented journalist who can interpret and analyze food industry trends and major news stories for a national audience of industry executives. You will be part of a rapidly growing multi-media food news organization, utilizing all your journalism skills and insights. You will be working in an environment that offers you opportunity to showcase your creativity and build your career.

Proofreader, HelloFresh

Fulltime, New York, NY

You have an understanding of culinary arts as it relates to recipe writing and food media, with the ability to meet tight deadlines while also maintaining great flexibility when necessary. You enjoy collaborating with co-workers across multiple departments, and know how to facilitate a constant stream of communication. More than anything else, you understand that HelloFresh recipes are the most important connection we have with our consumers, and a successful, error-free recipe ensures a truly successful customer experience.

Associate Food Editor, Bon Appetit

Fulltime, New York, NY

This position requires excellent written skills, solid technical food knowledge and culinary training, attention to detail, patience, and collaboration. Strong candidates will possess hands-on professional cooking experience, with some editorial or writing experience. This position may also have the potential to include video appearances.

Staff Writer, Food and SEO, Food52

Fulltime, NYC

We’re currently seeking a Staff Writer, Food & SEO to join our editorial team, reporting to our Senior Editor. This position is instrumental in furthering Food52’s mission to be the most comprehensive resource for home cooks and homebodies everywhere. In this role, you’ll be creating compelling written content—from one-off articles on cooking fundamentals to pieces in major editorial franchises that operate 360° across our brand (digital, print, video, social, email, podcasts, product development, and more). Major areas of focus are food and cooking (no surprise there!), but also occasionally travel, wellness, lifestyle, and home.

Executive Assistant, CherryBombe

Fulltime, Temporary, remote

Cherry Bombe is looking for an organized, detail-oriented, tech-savvy freelance executive assistant for a three-month assignment, starting immediately. The E.A. will work closely with Cherry Bombe’s founder and help manage her inbox, communications, and calendar, among other responsibilities.

Associate Writer, One Acre Fund

Fulltime, NYC

Founded in 2006, One Acre Fund supplies 1 million smallholder farmers with the agricultural services they need to make their farms vastly more productive. One Acre Fund is growing fast: we aim to more than double in scale within the next five years. This growth will be fueled by fundraising. We are looking for a proven and passionate writer to join our dedicated 8-person writing team within our broader Business Development team.

Senior Food Editor and Recipe Developer, Grey Dog Media

Fulltime, West Des Moines, IA

Grey Dog Media is looking for a full-time Senior Food Editor/Recipe Developer, or a combination thereof, to work within our highly talented creative team in producing content for client and in-house projects including magazines and websites. The editor/developer will work in a modern, well-equipped test kitchen, photo studio, and office. This position requires a positive attitude and a desire to create recipes with a variety of editorial goals such as, healthy, quick-cook, or pin-worthy for today’s busy and diverse cook.

Sr. Food & Features Editor, Allrecipes Magazine

Fulltime, De Moines, IA

The Senior Food & Features Editor generates creative and well-packaged food and lifestyle stories that celebrate and fuel the wisdom, creativity, and diversity of the Allrecipes audience—home cooks everywhere who connect with Allrecipes via its magazine, website, app, videos, podcast, or social media. This editor produces feature articles and columns for each issue of the magazine, collaborating with Meredith staff and contributors, and working closely with the art department.

Senior Recipe Editor, HelloFresh

Fulltime, New York, NY

HelloFresh is looking for an ambitious, organized, detail-oriented Senior Recipe Editor to join their Recipe Card Production Team. The ideal candidate will bring strong editorial, leadership, and communication skills to a fast-moving role with a focus on producing precise, engaging, educational content. The Senior Editor will be responsible for overseeing all editorial and proofreading efforts behind the brand portfolio’s recipe cards, as well as ensuring that all recipes and additional culinary-based content adhere to brand standards.

Associate Producer, Genius, Food52

Fulltime, New York NY

We’re currently seeking a full-time Associate Producer to be the second member of the Genius team at Food52. This is a fast-paced, dynamic new role supporting the Creative Director of our Genius brand in producing both the current media arms of the Genius Recipes franchise (columns, videos, podcasts, email newsletters, and cookbooks) and expanding into new ones. This can (and will!) mean everything from researching and booking guests, to owning the multi-channel Genius calendar, to coding weekly blog posts, to scouring cookbooks for Genius Recipe tips, among many more assignments, big and small. This position will report to the Creative Director of Genius and work closely with our editorial, creative, video, podcast, and partnerships teams.

Associate Culinary Editor, Blue Apron

Fulltime, NYC

We're looking for a talented Culinary Associate to join our Editorial team at our Test Kitchen. The Associate Editor works on recipe card editorial for our core subscription service and is responsible for ensuring the accuracy and clarity of all recipe card copy on a weekly basis.

Senior Food Editor, Dotdash - The Spruce Eats

Fulltime, NYC

The role of Senior Food Editor makes best-in-market editorial food content for our digital food media brand, The Spruce Eats. This digitally-savvy food content expert with a passion for all things food (recipes, explainers, roundups, and articles), eager to drive the ongoing evolution and growth of one of the biggest food content sites on the web.

Digital Marketing Specialist, Taste the Local Difference

Fulltime, Remote/Michigan

Taste the Local Difference? is Michigan’s local food marketing agency. TLD’s Digital Marketing Specialist reports directly to the CEO and is responsible for developing effective digital marketing strategy and translating both TLD and local food entrepreneur client’s business goals into successfully executed digital marketing campaigns. Their role is integral to the mission and sustainability of TLD.

Communication Manager, Project Bread

Fulltime, Boston MA

Project Bread connects people and communities in Massachusetts to reliable sources of food while advocating for policies that make food more accessible so that no one goes hungry. To assist us in meeting our mission to permanently solve hunger, Project Bread The Walk for Hunger is seeking a Communications Manager to join our growing team, on the frontlines of the current hunger crisis.

Communications Manager, The Greater Boston Food Bank

Fulltime, Boston MA

Under the VP of Marketing, Communications and Brand Identity, and working closely with the CEO, the Senior VP of Advancement, and the VP of Human Resources, this manager is responsible for the strategic development and execution of internal communications. Efforts will focus on content development and management of communications for internal audiences, and content for marketing purposes.

Development and Communications Manager, The Salem Pantry

Fulltime, Salem, MA

The Salem Pantry is seeking a Development and Communications Manager to oversee the day-to-day development and communication functions of the organization. Reporting to the Executive Director, this position is responsible for managing the Pantry donor database, supporting grant prospecting and writing. The position will oversee the organization’s communication strategy and execution, with a unique focus to our three core constituencies: donors, volunteers and Pantry guests.

Director, Internal Communications, Freshly

Fulltime, New York, NY

Freshly is a fast-growing, food-tech startup and the largest fresh-prepared-meal delivery service in the country. It’s our mission to make eating healthy easy (for all kinds of people with all kinds of different needs) by delivering fresh, nutritious, fully cooked meals directly to customers. The Director of Communications will be a driving force responsible for developing and implementing a comprehensive internal and executive communications strategy for Freshly.

Communications Manager, Worcester County Food Bank

Fulltime, Shrewsbury MA

Worcester County Food Bank (WCFB) believes that healthy food is a fundamental right of all people and that hunger is an issue of social justice. WCFB’s mission is to engage, educate, and lead Worcester County in creating a hunger-free community. To that end, WCFB annually collects donations of perishable and non-perishable food and distributes it through a network of Partner Agencies, including food pantries and community meal programs; trains Partner Agencies in food safety; and advocates for systemic and sustainable solutions to support children, families, and seniors in being more food secure and healthy. The Communications Manager is a full-time, exempt (salaried) position that reports to the Director of Communications & Development. The position is responsible for supporting a multi-faceted communications strategy in support of the organization.

Communications and Development Coordinator, National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition

Fulltime, Washington DC

The National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition (NSAC) is seeking a Communications & Development Coordinator to advance our policy and grassroots work through strategic communications efforts and expanded development capacity. If you’re a systems thinker, amazing communicator, and enthusiastic collaborator who is passionate about putting your skills to work toward building a more just, sustainable farm and food future, and tackling major issues like climate change, this is the job for you. In this role, you’ll help tell our story to current and potential funders, the media, and the public and help steward deeper relationships across our community.

Communications and Development Coordinator, National sustainable Ag. Coalition

Fulltime, Washington DC

The National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition (NSAC) is seeking a Communications & Development Coordinator to advance our policy and grassroots work through strategic communications efforts and expanded development capacity. If you’re a systems thinker, amazing communicator, and enthusiastic collaborator who is passionate about putting your skills to work toward building a more just, sustainable farm and food future, and tackling major issues like climate change, this is the job for you

Senior Social & Community Manager, Misfits Market

Fulltime, New York

Misfits Market is a mission-driven company offering a more sustainable alternative to the traditional grocery store model. The Misfits Market Senior Social Success & Community Manager will oversee our small but mighty Social Success team, one of the most important points of direct contact with the public, and be responsible for helping transform our happiest customers into our biggest brand advocates. You’ll also spot and nurture talent outside the existing Misfits Market communities for influencer campaigns and implement other community engagement strategies on and offline. 

Communications Marketing coordinator, We Don’t Waste

Fulltime, Denver, CO

We Don t Waste is the premier food-recovery nonprofit in the Denver metro area, with a mission to support the community and the environment by reclaiming and redistributing quality food to those in need. The Communications & Marketing Coordinator coordinates and implements the day- to-day activities that support We Don t Waste s communications, public relations, brand, and strategic initiatives. The position will grow the organization s visibility in the community thru marketing avenues including social media. Position is responsible for digital and print content development, brand awareness, and media relations campaigns.

Digital and Social Content Manager, Gotham Greens

Fulltime, Brooklyn, NY

Gotham Greens is seeking a Digital & Social Content Manager to help Gotham Greens grow as a modern, sustainable fresh food brand. In this role, you’ll be responsible for building brand awareness, engagement, and community across all social and digital channels. You will lead end-to-end content creation for all social media channels, websites, email newsletters, and other editorial platforms. You’ll also help to manage our growing influencer program and define and build relationships with other communities that align with our brand. 

Marketing and Social Media Coordinator, California Artisan Cheese Guild

Part-time, remote/California

The California Artisan Cheese Guild is a statewide nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting artisan cheese production in California. We seek a cheese-loving individual with great communication skills and professional social media management experience to assist with the internal and external marketing and promotion of our Guild members and activities. This is a part time, mostly remote, position budgeted at four to six hours per week/24-36 hours per month. Applicants must reside in California, ideally in the greater San Francisco Bay Area.

Marketing and Social Media Coordinator, California Artisan Cheese Guild

Part-time, remote/CA

The California Artisan Cheese Guild (“CACG”) is a statewide nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting artisan cheese production in California. We seek a cheese-loving individual with great communication skills and professional social media management experience to assist with the internal and external marketing and promotion of our Guild members and activities. This is a part time, mostly remote, position budgeted at four to six hours per week/24-36 hours per month. Applicants must reside in California, ideally in the greater San Francisco Bay Area. 

Policy & Non-Profits Organizations

Senior Policy Associate, Organic Farming Research Foundation

Fulltime, Washington DC

OFRF is seeking a Senior Policy Associate to develop and coordinate legislative, regulatory, and administrative reform campaigns that support the needs of organic farmers. This high-profile position offers great opportunity for the right candidate to interact with congressional and federal agency staff and political officials, and to help shape the future of food and agriculture throughout the U.S.

Project Policy Analyst, University of California, San Francisco

Fulltime, San Francisco, CA

The Project Policy Analyst will provide support across several large-scale projects housed within the Food Policy, Health, and Hunger Research Program at UCSF’s Center for Vulnerable Populations and the Division of General Internal Medicine at Zuckerberg San Francisco General Hospital (ZSFG). All projects work to address the issue of food insecurity and its implications on health – either through local community-based programs, academic research, or policy evaluation and advocacy.

Researcher, Food and Water Watch

Fulltime, Washington DC

The Researcher develops research products and written materials that support Food & Water Watch and Food & Water Actions’ (FWW/FWA) fast-paced organizing and advocacy campaigns for water, food and sustainable agricultural, and climate and energy. The Researcher conducts research that supports local, state and federal climate and energy campaigns, including those that seek to ban fracking, shut down power plants, pipelines and other fossil fuel infrastructure, and move off of fossil fuels and onto 100% renewable energy. The Researcher will also be expected to provide research support for our food, water, and sustainable agriculture policy issues.

Sustainability Program Manager, Alameda County Community Food Bank

Fulltime, Oakland, CA

Are you passionate about using your program building skills to make a significant impact and reduce food waste in our community? Are you interested in using your project management insight to make a difference in the lives of 116,000 Alameda County residents every month? Do you want to apply your skills to helping one of the Bay Area's top non-profits - and a nationally recognized leader in hunger relief - demonstrate their community impact? If you're thinking "Absolutely!" - Alameda County Community Food Bank may be looking for you as our next Sustainability Program Manager.

Sustainability Manger, Aramark, University of Florida

Fulltime, Gainesville, FL

In alignment with the University’s sustainability platform and campus sustainability initiatives, the Sustainability Coordinator will work with field operations teams to implement standard operating sustainability procedures and practices in the areas of responsible sourcing, local purchasing, efficient operations, and waste minimization. They will manage the overall sustainability program for dining operations, and work with the onsite marketing team on the communication of results which directly affects our shared environment, sales growth, market penetration, and customer satisfaction. Finally, they will act as an agent for change management by creating awareness of the program's key objectives and establishing training while implementing programs that achieve key objectives.

Executive Director, Overlook Farm

Fulltime, Rutland, MA

Overlook Food Awareness Resource of Massachusetts (FARM) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit established to provide education on local agriculture, food access and hunger, and sustainable farming practices. Founded in 2018, we have recently secured our home on the farm and launched programming in early 2021. Overlook will be a hub of agricultural education, teaching people of all ages about growing food through sustainable means, food access and hunger relief, and showing them through hands-on programming and events what a healthy local food system looks like.

Boston Food Pantry Manager, American Red Cross

Fulltime, Medford, MA

Focus on managing outreach activities and federal programs like the Commodity Supplemental Food Program (CSFP), SNAP Outreach and Nutrition Outreach, and implement those activities and new initiatives with our distributions in the Boston Food Pantry and other program distribution programs, like the Boston Public Schools/Grove Hall initiative, East Boston Neighborhood Health Center Satellite Pantry and Head Start Initiatives.

Food Pantry Operations Manager, Hunger Prevention, YMCA of Greater Boston

Fulltime, Boston MA

Under the direction of the Association Director of Hunger Prevention the Hunger Prevention Pantry Manager will implement and manage strategies and programs related to food insecurity within the Y’s Pantry Operations. This position requires active participation with multiple partners and Community Based Organizations including YMCA of Greater Boston branches

Multicultural Engagement Manager, Atlanta Community Food Bank

Fulltime, Atlanta GA

The Multicultural Engagement Manager is responsible for leading multicultural and social media efforts and initiatives to expand knowledge and understanding of hunger and its impact on our community. The successful candidate for this role will be responsible for seeking, creating, and maintaining connections with external community stakeholders, coordinating and facilitating multicultural marketing events, and supporting efforts to increase brand awareness and public support through social media platforms. The position will also oversee our social media properties while driving and increasing brand awareness, traffic, and engagement, via social media planning and execution.

Information and Events Coordinator, Organic Seed Alliance

Fulltime, Remote

As Information and Events Coordinator, you will play a vital role in OSA’s work to grow organic seed systems that are democratic and just, support human and environmental health, and deliver genetically diverse and regionally adapted seed to farmers everywhere. As we work with farmers and program partners from across the country and the globe, our online platforms, information systems and events continue to grow, and these tools are proving crucial to supporting the community we engage in the co-creation of organic seed systems and resources.

Program Manager, Berkshire Grown

Fulltime, Great Barrington, MA

Program Manager for Farm and Food Business Membership is the principal liaison between Berkshire Grown and Berkshire, MA area farmers/ and food producers. As such, s/he maintains ongoing contact with farmers to assess their needs and interests in order to provide programs/services that are responsive to their needs. Currently all Berkshire Grown staff work remotely, but this job will eventually require residence within the region and willingness to work in Great Barrington, MA office.

Farm and Food Access coordinator, Mill City Grows

Fulltime, Lowell MA

The Urban Farm and Food Access Coordinator will assist in the management of farm crew, execution of routine farm tasks related to vegetable production, oversight of harvest lists in coordination with the organization’s needs, assistance with other MCG programs, and occasional assistance with social media content. The Coordinator will operate at least one market per week during peak season, and will support operations of our year-round farm share program/online store during off-season weeks.

Urban Agriculture Manager, New York Restoration Project

Fulltime, New York, NY

NYRP is adding a full-time staff position to our Engagement and Programming team, an Urban Agriculture Manager, to strengthen our Urban Agriculture and Food Security programming. As we expand available growing space in the city, we will maximize our impact through intentional partnerships and direct hands-on technical support to insure abundant and healthy yields, introduce diverse nutritious varieties of fruits and vegetables, and share best practices to reduce food waste.

Director, Sustainability, Daily Harvest

Fulltime, Remote

Daily Harvest makes nourishing food built on fruits and vegetables accessible. We do this by delivering thoughtfully sourced, chef-crafted food to customers' doorsteps, all ready to enjoy in minutes. The Sustainability Director will lead and implement sustainability strategies and programs across Daily Harvest's entire supply chain in an effort to maximize impact and innovation in line with the company's mission. The position will be responsible for overseeing the performance of the sustainability program, along with ensuring that the program has continuous alignment with corporate business strategy, operations roadmap and brand & marketing goals.

Farm and Youth Assistant Program Director, Gardening the Community

Fulltime, Springfield MA

Gardening the Community (GTC) (gardeningthecommunity.org) is a youth-based food justice organization engaged in urban agriculture, sustainable living, and organizing for healthy and equitable communities. We believe in the power of our communities to make change through developing and supporting home grown leaders.  Farm and Youth Program Asst. Director is responsible under the supervision of the ED/BC for managing and developing Gardening the Community agricultural activities, ensuring that they are in alignment with youth program educational goals at GTC Walnut and Hancock St. sites. This position works closely with the ED/Bd Chair on overall organizational management, including human resources, strategic program development, partnerships, and community outreach.

Business & Entrepreneurship

Research Analyst, Kitchentown

Fulltime, San Mateo, CA

The Research Analyst will conduct qualitative and quantitative research on food innovation, scout for emerging companies that align with client partners’ areas of interest, and help prepare reports and presentations to share research findings. KitchenTown provides a unique opportunity to work and learn alongside founders, food scientists, operational experts, marketers, chefs, legacy food company innovation teams, and everyone in between who makes it all happen.

Sales Training Specialist, The Hatchery

Fulltime, Chicago IL

We are looking for a sales training specialist who is a great culture fit with strong communication skills. Candidate must have exceptional customer service and enjoys working in a dynamic, fast-paced, and entrepreneurial environment. This role is best suited for a highly organized individual who is passionate about the food & beverage industry and keen on helping entrepreneurs achieve success.

Associate Culinary Project Manager, Impossible Foods

Fulltime, Redwood City, CA

The Culinary Project Manager is a key member of the Marketing team helping inspire home chefs to buy and cook Impossible Burger at home. The role is highly cross-functional, working on proactively mining trends to help the culinary team plan recipe development, bringing priority recipes to life by helping with photoshoot briefings and coordinating with the extended marketing team, culinary team and international teams across channels to ensure seasonal relevance and optimized media performance.

Director of Marketing, WECO Hospitality

Fulltime, Greater Boston

WECO Hospitality is a daily meal delivery service, building the future of dinner by connecting families with chefs who make freshly-prepared, ethically-sourced dinners for individuals and families every weekday. As WECO’s first full-time marketing hire, you will lead go-to-market strategy/execution, deliver integrated marketing campaigns, and play a key role in developing and executing a content marketing plan across multiple channels. You will be responsible for helping us tell WECO’s story and the stories of the chefs, farmers, purveyors, and the other stakeholders that make WECO possible, as well as acquiring engaged customers who love our delicious dinners.

Vice President, Food and Agriculture + Ingredient, Ketchum

Fulltime, Chicago IL/US Cities

Ketchum is looking for a true foodie. D o you have a passion for understanding the behind-the-scenes of all thing’s food - where it comes from, how it’s sourced, the sustainability practices used, new technologies that make it safer and healthier? Do you love consuming news about new culinary trends and chefs, and do you get excited about new menu items at your favorite eateries? Do you have experience working on integrated marketing teams with a strong understanding of print/digital advertising, as well as emerging social media channels/digital marketing?

E-Commerce Manager, Formaggio Kitchen

Fulltime, Cambridge MA

We are currently in search of a qualified individual to manage our national online presence and e-commerce activities. This position will be a blend of responsibilities including management of our e-commerce and mail order programs as well as as well as participating in some of the day to day retail operations of the store. This position requires at least 2 years managing sales and development for an e-commerce presence.

Specialty Products R & D Specialist, Christopher Kimball’s Milk Street

Fulltime, Boston MA/remote

Milk Street, a Boston-based food media company, is looking for a Specialty Products R&D Specialist to join its team. A newly created position, this role will help support Milk Street’s growing product line of custom food and kitchen equipment products by helping to manage the research, development, sourcing, packaging, and logistics required to help bring new product concepts to market as well as handling inventory forecasting and ordering logistics of existing custom products to support Milk Street’s sales forecasts.

Senior Manager, Global Food and Hospitality Programs, LinkedIn

Fulltime, Sunnyvale, CA

At LinkedIn, we strive to help our employees find passion and purpose. Join us in changing the way the world works. The Workplace team creates a phenomenal and sustainable experience for LinkedIn employees by creating engaging workplaces and programs that help employees be happier, more productive, and successful in their careers-- to do their best work while here at LinkedIn. We are looking for a leader for our Global Workplace Food & Hospitality Program who will focus on all aspects of our workplace food programs including implementing our reimagined cafés, micro-kitchens, events & hospitality programs. 

Site Manager, REEF

Fulltime, Boston MA

We transform underutilized urban spaces into neighborhood hubs that connect people to locally curated goods, services, and experiences. The Site Manager will ensure safe and efficient kitchens operations, while delivering service that exceeds our customer/client’s expectations. You will be responsible for all aspects of operating the kitchen facility including staff management, revenue control, safety, and food quality. You will be responsible for overseeing food preparation, ordering supplies, scheduling shifts, and monitoring inventory levels.

Senior Sourcing Specialist, Purple Carrot

Fulltime, Needham MA/Remote

We are looking for candidates who are passionate about food, building relationships, quality, supplier performance and negotiation. This position will play an important role in managing our evolving vendor, ingredient and packaging database, working closely with Procurement and Culinary teams to ensure the highest quality product, build resilient supply chains, and drive KPI and budget improvements.

Project Manager – Beverage Insights, Datassential

Fulltime, Remote

Datassential is a leading market research firm for the food industry, combining research with expert insights from a team of creative, inquisitive problem-solvers, and food lovers. Datassential is a full-service firm offering both syndicated and custom research solutions to innovators and sales organizations throughout the food and foodservice industries. Datassential is looking to add a Project Manager to our new product innovation team. As a Project Manager you will own the coordination and communication of the cross functional teams involved in bringing new products to market including Product, Technology, Data and our go to market teams.  

Senior Market Research Analyst, Datassential

Fulltime, Remote

We have a full-time, senior analyst position available on our Customer Success team. We’re seeking individuals with a passion for food and an interest in understanding trends impacting restaurants to join our Syndicated Research team. We are an entrepreneurial company with a casual, remote work environment and a great opportunity for growth. If you are looking for an exciting, fast-paced business environment, this is the company for you.

Startup Innovation Specialist, The Good Food Institute

Fulltime, Remote

Provide critical support to startups, entrepreneurs, and growth stage companies transforming the food system. The Good Food Institute (GFI) is at the forefront of the movement to use food technology and markets to solve some of the world’s biggest problems, from climate change and global hunger to antibiotic resistance and the exploitation of animals. 

Senior Market Research Analyst, MMR Research Worldwide

Fulltime, NYC

MMR Research Worldwide (MMR) is a dynamic and expanding market research agency specializing in consumer and sensory research in the food, beverage, personal care, and household care sectors. We advise many iconic global brands, as well as up-and-coming innovators, from our major offices in the US, UK and China. Our culture is vibrant, fast-paced, yet friendly and supportive. Our work practices embody both creative drive and scientific rigor, leading to innovation in research methods and techniques to facilitate and inspire our clients' strategic and tactical decision-making, enabling them to make a real difference with their brands and products.

Implementation Lead, Flashfood

Fulltime, Remote

At Flashfood, we are on a mission to reduce the environmental impact of food waste and affordably feed people. We are tackling this gigantic problem together, with a team that believes in authenticity, perseverance, and humility. As an Implementation Lead at Flashfood, you’ll have the opportunity to lead new partner launches in Flashfood’s fastest growing region. This position is a perfect balance of project management, relationship-building, problem solving, analytics, and process improvement. Once fully launched across our partner’s stores, you will work with senior management to optimize shrink and reduce food waste through training, support, coaching, and analysis.

Director, Corporate Responsibility, Wendy’s Company

Fulltime, Remote

Lead Wendy's global approach to Corporate Social Responsibility & Sustainability including strategy development, execution of key programs, public reporting within CSR/ESG frameworks, and annual CSR Report. Establish Wendy’s as a leader committed to social, environmental, sustainability, philanthropic and economic issues. Priority subjects are informed by the Company’s ESG materiality assessment and include climate/energy/water; human rights; DE&I; animal welfare; food quality/safety; and sustainable sourcing, packaging and waste.

General Manager, WECO Hospitality

Fulltime, Greater Boston

General Manager - Greater Boston / Northeast RegionWECO Hospitality is a daily meal delivery service, building the future of dinner by connecting families with chefs who make freshly-prepared, locally sourced dinners for individuals and families every weekday. Our offering is at the crossroads of healthy, sustainable meals, local farm-to-table ingredients, creative chef talent, and families who want to dine together at home. Everything we do serves both our customers and the communities we're in--we care deeply about being a positive part of a healthy food ecosystem. 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. We have experienced unprecedented growth and are looking for an experienced market-level General Manager to lead the Greater Boston market while we build and strengthen our presence in other markets.

Business Opportunity

Love cooking? Want to work flexible days, with nights and weekends free? Want to make $45+/hr? 

I am a Boston-based private chef with longstanding fantastic + invested weekly cooking clients.  Why sell? I'm also a lawyer and about to pursue an exciting new opportunity. Current active clients = $42k - $50k per year in total revenue. Chef time output: 2 days/wk. One fully-trained employee. Unlimited consultation and menu support for 30 days. -- MA-formed LLC -- Professionally designed and operational website  -- Business/menu documents  -- Asking $12k-$15k, depending on fit. Email me: [email protected]

Culinary

Director of Product Development, Kitchentown

Fulltime, San Mateo, CA

Our Product Innovation Lab works directly with the most promising food startups, entrepreneurs, scientists, and legacy companies to develop new food and beverage products. The most innovative food and food tech startups in the world—from alternative protein to automated restaurants to plant-based products in every food category—come to KitchenTown to launch their companies. Your job is to create new products in collaboration with their teams. KitchenTown is an energetic food hub teeming with entrepreneurs defining the future of food. This person should have a passion for food, innovation, and a desire to improve the food system.

Research and Development Chef, Freshly

Fulltime, Phoenix, AZ

Freshly is a fast-growing, food-tech startup and the largest fresh-prepared-meal delivery service in the country. It’s our mission to make eating healthy easy (for all kinds of people with all kinds of different needs) by delivering fresh, nutritious, fully cooked meals directly to customers. To get there, we need exceptionally talented, bright, and driven people. This is your chance at being a part of history and future success. Assist in developing new meals, sauces, sides etc for our Core menu and Bowls. Maintain a keen understanding of the ever-changing food and wellness market and consumer trends to develop a robust pipeline of innovation concepts. Research, translate and implement new product and ingredient trends; focus on quality, health and convenience. Partner with Marketing to support campaigns, content initiatives, and corporate events.

Associate Editor/Test Cook, America’s Test Kitchen

Fulltime, Boston MA

Associate editor/test cooks are responsible for developing recipes through extensive experimentation and testing in the test kitchen. Associate editor/test cooks also write bylined articles of varying lengths for Cook’s Illustrated magazine and digital properties that document the development process and any food science discoveries, along with the cultural and historical significance of the dish. As part of this process, Associate editor/test cooks conduct extensive research, including interviewing outside experts and sources. Ours is a deeply collaborative environment, and all associate editor/test cooks offer ideas and feedback to teammates at frequent tastings and meetings. Associate editor/test cooks also contribute to non-recipe content on all platforms, including digital media, social media, video, and more.

Research and Development Specialist, King Arthur Baking Company

Part-time, White River Junction, VT

The Research and Development Specialist I is a self-starter with a passion for baking products that taste great and a drive for identifying ways to improve the product through ingredient selection and technique. The individual in this role has strong attention to detail and works collaboratively as a key member of the Research and Development (R&D) team responsible for the advancement of King Arthur Baking Company's aggressive innovation agenda and ongoing efforts to provide baking solutions enjoyed by all. The Research and Development Specialist I is a self-starter with a passion for baking products that taste great and a drive for identifying ways to improve the product through ingredient selection and technique. The individual in this role has strong attention to detail and works collaboratively as a key member of the Research and Development (R&D) team responsible for the advancement of King Arthur Baking Company's aggressive innovation agenda and ongoing efforts to provide baking solutions enjoyed by all.

Education

CEP Garden Manager, Stetson University

Fulltime, Deland FL

Community Education Project (CEP) is a multi-disciplinary, higher education-in-prison program at Stetson University. CEP is committed to offering quality liberal arts education to students incarcerated at Tomoka Correctional Institution (TCI) in Daytona Beach, Florida, a maximum-security men’s prison. Since its founding in 2015, the CEP mission has included expanding access to higher education in prisons; providing incarcerated students with meaningful opportunities for personal growth and greater sense of self-worth through rigorous engagement with a liberal arts curriculum; and fostering positive impacts on incarcerated people, our university, and the communities from which the men come. Currently, CEP serves approximately 20 incarcerated students each semester. With the receipt of a two-year grant in 2020 for the project, Seeding Justice: Collaborative Learning Landscapes in Carceral Spaces, CEP is expanding its programming to include the development of a teaching garden on the TCI compound." The GM will be joining the CEP team right at the launch of the new food studies program, and will be responsible for planning, designing, and leading the construction of the new teaching garden site at TCI.

VP of Programs, The James Beard Foundation

Fulltime, New York, NY

The VP of Program will lead the strategic development and operationalization of the research, training, education, convening, and critical resources needed to support our community to make progress against the new standards. This position will be responsible for the next phase of the evolution of our existing ‘Impact’ programs: Women’s Leadership Programs; Advocacy and Policy initiatives and the Chef’s Bootcamp for Policy & Change; Sustainability initiatives; Education & Scholarships; and will support our Community programs. Additionally, they will drive the development of new programs in line with ‘Open for Good’ and the longer-term health of the industry and food system. The ambition is to build [3] overarching impact campaigns that are multi-year, combine a number of programs and initiatives, and are anchored in defined and measurable impact outcomes.

Faculty, Sustainable Agriculture and Food Systems, Sterling College

Fulltime, Craftsbury Common, VT

Sterling College seeks a candidate with experience and expertise in one or more of the following areas: farm and food policy, community food security, sustainable diets or human nutrition, entrepreneurialism and/or non-profit management or small business management. The candidate will be expected to teach courses in the areas listed above, as well as contribute to the foundational curriculum of the college

Food Media Program Manager, Food Education Fund

Fulltime, New York, NY

The Food Education Fund is looking for a dynamic, organized individual to help establish a food media program for the students of New York City's culinary-focused public high schools. The Food Media Program Manager will be leading the newly created Food Education Fund Food Media program as a part of the Food Education Fund in close partnership with the program team as well as the Executive Director.

Education Specialist, Kids Gardening

Part-time, Remote

We are seeking an Education Specialist to serve as a youth gardening and garden-based learning expert responsible for co-developing and implementing Kids Gardening’s educational content strategy as well as supporting youth garden grant administration and the Kids Garden Community.

Head of Regenerative Education, HowGood

Fulltime, Brooklyn, NY

HowGood is an independent research company with the world's largest database on product sustainability. HowGood is seeking an experienced and driven content expert to lead our regenerative education and content creation initiatives. This person will be responsible for shaping the voice of HowGood on ecological and social impact in the context of product development, and thus must excel in both written and verbal communication.

Young Adult Programs Director, Urban Adamah

Fulltime, Berkeley, CA

Urban Adamah is an educational farm and community center in Berkeley, California that integrates the practices of Jewish tradition, mindfulness, sustainable agriculture, and social action to build loving, just, and sustainable communities. We provide training programs, educational workshops, and community celebrations for more than 15,000 visitors annually. The Young Adult Programs Director serves as the lead staff person at Urban Adamah ideating, managing, and overseeing Young Adult programs, including but not limited to the Fellowship, alternative Spring Break programs, the Residency, and young adult Retreats throughout the year.

Summer Jobs & Internships

Fellow, Food & Wine

Part-time, New York, NY

The Meredith Fellowship Program offers recent college graduates the opportunity to gain experience working with some of our most popular brands, including Southern Living, Food & Wine, and the Meredith Food Studios. The program runs from June 2021 to May 2022 and is our primary source of hiring for entry-level roles. Food & Wine has one part-time (25-30 hours weekly) editorial fellowship opportunity in New York. This position will be partly remote and partly in the office (approximately 2 days per week). ?Conduct editorial wine research, call in wines, and receive deliveries.Manage F&W wine inventory, including editorial record keeping and ongoing coordination of wine cont ent. Manage the F&W wine room for client entertaining, meetings, and events. Conduct outreach to F&W partners and contributors. Produce short digital assignments as needed for Foodandwine.com.

Research Intern, Feeding America

Part-time, Chicago/Remote

Feeding America is seeking an intern for the 2021-2022 school year to support the work of the Research and Evaluation Department. This paid internship is a powerful opportunity to contribute to innovative rigorous research and dissemination activities that support understanding the experience of hunger and what solutions work to address food insecurity. The internship is 24 hours per week during the school year, and there may be the option to start full- or part-time in the summer before or after the academic year (up to 40 hours per week in the summer; evening hours not required). Interns are expected to be student learners and not expected to be experts on research or food insecurity. Over the course of the internship, we ask students to bring enthusiasm and curiosity to the position as they expand their knowledge, skillsets, and abilities.

Food Artisan Immersion Program Participant, Taliesin Preservation

Seasonal, Spring Green WI

As a Food Artisan Immersion Program Participant, you are part of a program that draws its inspiration from Wright's organic vision that art, community, agriculture, and learning are integrally connected with the land. You share rural housing on the Taliesin Estate, grow your own food, and partake in communal meals--immersing yourself in the experience. We call this foodways: the intersection of food in culture, traditions, community, and history. This instruction is designed to build skills and confidence in the basics of foodservice and hospitality, gardening, sustainable agriculture systems, and community advocacy towards a greater appreciation and understanding of regional foodways.

Galley Director / Head Cook, Hurricane Island Center for Science

Summer Job, Rockland ME

This island-based position is responsible for the organization and management of the galley and works cohesively with their own staff, the Program Manager, and Island Director to prepare and serve 3 meals a day for an island community averaging 40-60 people. In addition to the daily meals, the Galley Director/Head Cook is expected to plan and execute periodic special events and Board of Director or Donor events. The position is responsible for ensuring all health and safety standards and all dietary requirements are met for all meals. Successful candidates must reflect Hurricane’s core mission of leadership and sustainability through positive energy and enthusiasm for sustainable food practices and systems, including thoughtful food purchasing, meal and event preparation, and waste management

Farm Apprenticeship, Siena Farms

Fulltime, Seasonal

Siena Farms is an award-winning, 50-acre market farm growing diversified produce on the fertile soils of the Sudbury River valley, twenty-five miles west of Boston.  We grow over 100 varieties of vegetables for our year-round CSA, our farmstores in the Boston Public Market and Boston’s South End, and area restaurants including family-owned Oleana, Sofra, and Sarma. We are seeking hard-working, committed, positive individuals who are motivated by a career interest in sustainable agriculture to join our 2021 team. Our apprentices participate in many of the farm’s daily operations, including facets of production, harvest, and retail. This traditional, hands-on apprenticeship provides the opportunity to be an integral, productive part of our fast-paced, for-profit farm. Apprentices gain knowledge, farming skills, and professional work-experience to help them prepare for the next steps in their farming careers.

Experiential Internship, Greater Boston Food Bank

As part of our Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) program, The Greater Boston Food Bank (GBFB) is creating a more robust Supplier Diversity Policy (SDP). By implementing a more robust SDP, GBFB plans to achieve a higher social and commercial impact. It will deliver a broader societal benefit by generating economic opportunity for disadvantaged communities. It widens the pool of potential suppliers and promotes competition in the supply base, which can improve product quality and drive down costs. The supply chain will become more resilient and agile-- an increasingly important advantage in these uncertain times.

Summer Lead Educator, Lands Sake Farm

Seasonal, Weston MA

Land’s Sake seeks Lead Educators for our 2021 summer programs. Lead Educators will be responsible for co-planning and co-delivering high quality educational programming for up to 12 elementary school or middle school youth for eight, week-long, full day summer programs. Lead Educators will be primarily responsible for one of the following groups: Farm and Forest (1st through 3rd grade), Junior Farmers (4th and 5th grade), or Green Power (6th through 9th grade). Specific program descriptions are below. Lead Educators will be trained on activities relating to food, farming and outdoor play, will be given past years’ schedules as a guide, and will have the opportunity to bring their passions and interests to the program, choose activities and games, and design curriculum.

Boston area local and/or part-time opportunities

Front of the House, Formaggio Kitchen

Fulltime, Cambridge Ma

We are looking for hospitality rock-stars to join our team in a front of house position. The front of house team staffs the bread and bakery counters, maintains the appearance of the shop, assists with store operations, and provides our customers with a smooth and pleasant shopping experience. FOH staff are expected to become knowledgeable about store inventory and producers in order to field an array of customer requests. Key characteristics we are seeking include excellent customer service, thoughtful organization, effective communication, great team spirit, and strong work ethic. The ideal candidate is passionate and curious about food and hospitality.

Cheese & Wine Shop Retail Associate, American Provisions

Fulltime, Boston MA

Calling all cheese nerds, cured meat enthusiasts, and beer & wine geeks: American Provisions is hiring full- and part-time staff at our Dorchester and South Boston shops! Recipient of the Best of Boston 2016 award for Best Cheese Shop, we also represent a badass selection of natural wines, craft beers, charcuterie, local produce, and artisanal grocery items. We love food and we love sharing it with our community.

Field Collection Technician, Teak Origin

Fulltime, Waltham, MA

Teak Origin is a biochemistry data company located in Boston, MA.

Our goal is to enable a world where food is understood by everyone. To do this, TeakOrigin provides quality information about food in major markets based on scientific data.

Production Coordinator, America’s Test Kitchen

Fulltime, Boston MA

ATK is on a mission to find an enthusiastic and dedicated Production Coordinator to join our TV/Video department. In this role, you will assist in various tasks within the production process and play a key role in this growing team. The ideal candidate will be meticulous, curious and comfortable in a fast paced production environment.

Spice Associate, Curio Spice Co.

Fulltime, Cambridge MA

Looking to join a team of passionate culinary change-makers? Join Curio Spice Co. as our new Spice Associate to learn about how you can help change the world one spice at a time. Curio is currently all e-commerce and curbside pick-up but we may re-open the brick and mortar retail store in a limited capacity this spring. As the Spice Associate, you'll be expected to complete a variety of tasks \ and keep up with our fast paced, super-detail oriented brand.

Food Rescue Coordinator, Lovin’ Spoonfuls

Fulltime, Boston MA

The Food Rescue Coordinator is responsible for collecting, inspecting, loading and delivering perishable and nonperishable product from vendors and delivering the food to Lovin’ Spoonfuls beneficiaries. The Food Rescue Coordinator is responsible for maintaining positive relationships with vendors, beneficiaries, and the community as a whole. The Food Rescue Coordinator is the face of our organization, and as such must be passionate about and committed to our mission. This position is for an immediate start date.

HEAL Winchendon Food System Coordinator

Part-time, Leominster MA

The HEAL Food System Coordinator (HEAL FSC) position is responsible for coordinating efforts that result in a diverse, equitable, and inclusive healthy food system in a distinct region of North Central MA. The Greater Gardner and Winchendon regions is aligned with the designated Community Health Assessment area Heywood region. In addition to direct programs and services aligned with Growing Places’ mission and vision, the HEAL FSC supports the development and implementation of sustainable policies and systems that promote healthy people and place in their region. Key components of the position include community engagement and leadership, healthy food access, health and wellbeing, and equity and justice.

Food Hub Customer Care Specialist, Dole & Bailey

Fulltime, Woburn, MA

Join the Inside Sales TEAM at New England's oldest and most vibrant Food Hub. Voted the USA's 2015 Independent Food Processor of the Year. As a D&B ISS Representative you will be working with the regions most prestigious and well know Restaurants, Resorts, Colleges, and Hospitals to help them procure the finest food ingredients for their kitchens. For this entry level position a strong candidate will be a recent graduate with a Culinary, Environmental Science or Hospitality Degree and preferably experience working in industry while a student. Candidate must love working in and around food centric environments, have outstanding communication/written skills, be comfortable with computer work and always ready to answer the call when Chefs are looking for information.