Test Kitchen Assistant

Job Description

ABOUT VICE MEDIA GROUP

VICE Media Group is the world's largest independent youth media company. Launched in 1994, VICE has offices in 35 cities across the globe with a focus on five key businesses: VICE.com, an award-winning international network of digital content; VICE STUDIOS, a feature film and television production studio; VICE, an Emmy-winning international television network; a Peabody award-winning NEWS division with the most Emmy-awarded nightly news broadcast; and VIRTUE, a global, full-service creative agency with 21 offices around the world. VICE's content has been recognized by the Academy of Television Arts & Sciences, Peabodys, Golden Globes, Sundance Film Festival, George Polk, Scripps Howard, PEN Center, Cannes Lions, Knight Foundation, American Society of Magazine Editors, LA Press Club, James Beard and Webbys, among others.

VICE x Team

MUNCHIES dives deep into food and culture, working with chefs, restaurants, cookbook authors, and restaurateurs to tell their story in an engaging and unique way. The MUNCHIES Test Kitchen is a content studio/experiential facility/client entertainment space overseen by VICE Food, LLC, a division of VICE Media, operating within VICE's Williamsburg, Brooklyn, offices. You'll work closely with the culinary director in creating and testing recipes and working with chefs and the production team, as well as executives at VICE, to educate our audience on the world of food. This is a fast-paced, fun environment in which the ideal candidate will thrive and flourish as they go about their daily routine in the test kitchen.

Role x You

This is a unique opportunity to work with some of the world's best chefs and cook some interesting food using the finest ingredients. You'll be shopping all around the city, testing and developing recipes for our website and videos, as well as our social media channels, as well as helping to maintain our rooftop garden. The ideal candidate will be able to pitch recipes, ideas, and chefs for videos and social content as they get to know the brand more and more, eventually being able to work independently in keeping on schedule for recipe tests.

Qualifications

You have these:
• 1-3 years of restaurant experience
• Excellent written, oral communication, and presentation skills
• Deep familiarity and comfort with social media platforms and related technology
• Fantastic organizational skills and are extremely detailed
• Ability to work evenings and weekends as needed

We'd love if you also had these:
• Photoshop
• Experience in magazine publishing or media
• A culinary education

Working at VICE:

We want to find people who believe in our mission and goals and feel inspired to grow while they're here, rather than someone who checks the boxes but isn't invested. We encourage you to apply and show us what you've got.

VICE Media Group prioritizes the voices, ideas and people that other media companies miss. We believe that innovation is a direct result of diverse, inclusive cultures so we don't just ''tolerate'' difference s , we celebrate it and see it as essential to our staff, culture, and business. To learn more read the VICE Guide to VICE.

In alignment with our Core Behaviors and to ensure the safety of all of our employees and the communities we serve, we require all incoming employees to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. If hired, you will be required to provide proof of vaccination, which will be kept confidential. If you require reasonable accommodation during the application and selection process, please let us know by contacting Accommodations@vice.com. We will work together to best meet your needs.

Agencies: VICE Media Group is not partnering with agencies nor accepts unsolicited resumes and will not be responsible for any fees or expenses related to such unsolicited resumes and/or applicants.

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-ro3233-18-223-172-252-42 in your application.