Culinary Taste Tester

Washington, DC, USA|Remote

Job Overview

Employment Type

Part-time

Compensation

Type:

Hourly

Rate:

Range $20.00 - $30.00

Work Schedule

Flexible

Benefits

Flexible Schedule

Paid to taste food

Support diverse chef community

Regular food deliveries

Job Description

Shef is a dynamic meal delivery platform dedicated to supporting talented cooks who aspire to share their culinary creations with a wider audience. The company has earned a reputation for connecting passionate chefs with food enthusiasts, fostering a community where diverse cuisines and homegrown culinary talents thrive. With a focus on quality, innovation, and customer satisfaction, Shef empowers chefs to leverage their skills and creativity while maintaining flexibility and independence. As part of its ongoing mission to enhance the quality of dishes offered through its platform, Shef is seeking a part-time Culinary Taste Tester to join its team. This role... Show More

Job Requirements

Minimum of 7 years experience in fine dining professional kitchens at a sous chef level or higher
Strong tasting and evaluation skills
Broad knowledge and curiosity of many cuisines
Highly organized and responsive
Comfortable using digital tools like Calendly, google sheets, and email
Ability to receive and store multiple food deliveries daily
Access to a personal laptop and reliable internet connection

Job Qualifications

Minimum of 7 years experience in fine dining professional kitchens, at a sous chef level or higher
Strong tasting and evaluation skills with the ability to give constructive, thoughtful feedback
Broad knowledge and curiosity of many cuisines
Highly organized and responsive
Comfortable using digital tools such as Calendly, google sheets, email
Ability to receive and store multiple food deliveries daily

Job Duties

Receive, taste and review dishes submitted by applicants seeking to join the Shef platform
Submit structured feedback via a provided form within 1-2 days of tasting
Provide detailed, actionable feedback on taste, technique, presentation, and improvement areas
Consider factors such as food cost, ingredient sourcing, customer preferences, and seasonality in your evaluations
Participate in a weekly debrief call to discuss feedback and trends with the team

Job Qualifications

Experience

Expert Level (7+ years)

Job Location

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