Full-time, Alexandria (Sydney), 5 days in-office
initially, with future 4-day flexibility. Are you an organised
foodie who can easily switch from running an effective test kitchen
to preparing dishes on a commercial photo set? We’re looking for a
Culinary Creative to join our Alexandria team. Our culinary
department is a close-knit, high-energy group of food lovers who
collaborate closely to bring the best possible product to our
customers. In this role, you’ll be the operational backbone that
keeps our busy Sydney test kitchen running smoothly, while actively
helping us build our multi-brand recipe portfolios. You won’t just
manage inventory and fill out stock sheets – you’ll connect the
dots between our behind-the-scenes kitchen logistics and our
creative recipe development, ensuring an accurate and exceptional
cooking experience for thousands of home cooks across Australia.
The Opportunity Manage Daily Test Kitchen Operations: Oversee the
day-to-day running of the Alexandria test kitchen and studio,
including daily setup, inventory ordering, equipment maintenance,
and ensuring strict compliance with food safety and WHS standards.
Coordinate Casual Kitchen Hands: Manage the scheduling, daily
tasks, training, and timesheet approvals for casual kitchen hands
to keep the kitchen supported and organised. Coordinate Product and
Ingredient Testing: Receive, log, cook, and photograph incoming
ingredient samples, and document the findings to provide clear
feedback to our sourcing and culinary teams. Develop and Write
Recipes: Research, test,



and write brand-aligned, nutritious, and
budget-friendly recipes using our in-house database software,
incorporating editor and customer feedback. Execute Recipe
Photocheffing: Prepare and cook dishes for photoshoots,
collaborating closely with stylists and photographers to deliver
accurate step shots and hero images so that home cooks have a clear
visual guide. What we’re looking for: You’ll thrive in this role if
you are highly organised, detail-oriented, and practical. You enjoy
working in a fast-paced environment where your time is split
between hands-on kitchen management and creative cooking, and you
are comfortable collaborating across different teams. You’ll bring:
Early-career experience (1–2 years) in a commercial kitchen, test
kitchen, or food business. We highly welcome applications from
recent graduates with strong practical placement or apprenticeship
experience. Strong culinary skills with a solid understanding of
ingredients, cooking techniques, and recipe scaling. Excellent
organisational skills with a working knowledge of Safe Food
Handling and WHS practices. Strong digital literacy, including
experience with Google Suite (Docs,



Sheets) and the ability to
learn internal database systems. A full Australian driver’s licence
and access to a reliable car for local purchasing runs. Bonus
points if you have: Previous experience in a test kitchen,
commercial studio, or tracking product samples. Basic experience in
proofreading, recipe editing, or working with brand style guides.
Familiarity with meal kits and the Marley Spoon or Dinnerly models.
What’s in it for you At Marley Spoon, we believe work should fuel
your growth, not drain it. Here’s what you can look forward to: An
extra 6 days of annual leave every year, on top of the standard
entitlements. Amazing team culture! From team lunches to
celebrating milestones, we genuinely enjoy working together.
Delicious perks – Discounted Marley Spoon boxes delivered to your
door. A generous parental leave scheme, 12 weeks paid Parental
Leave (including $7.5k childcare pay) Corporate discounts on BUPA
health insurance for you and your family. Well-being matters – we
offer 24/7 support through Sonder. Growth on us – 5 paid training
days each year, plus the chance to explore projects across
different functions. Enjoy a test kitchen in the office, where you
get to sample our delicious latest recipes. No red tape – We value
autonomy, accountability, and getting things done without formal
hurdles. Global team, local spirit – Flat hierarchies, great
energy, and 50+ nationalities working together.

📌 Culinary Creative (New South Wales)
🏢 Marley Spoon
📍 New South Wales