Recipe Developer

Here at Gousto, we are on a mission to become the UK’s most loved way to eat dinner, and for every meal to leave the planet better off. Gousto is changing how people shop, cook and eat food at home. It’s an incredibly exciting time to join our team - and we’re a friendly bunch!

We’re proud to be one of the fastest-growing companies in the UK. Powered by data and a love of food, we’re a recipe box company that’s disrupting the sector, and we’re passionate about our diverse team and our customers.

All of our people are responsible for the success of Gousto, and we’re passionate about creating an inclusive environment for all to thrive. Our guiding values - Dream, Deliver and Care - show our commitment to innovation, our ambition to hit goals at speed, and our deep respect for the people we work with.

ABOUT THE ROLE

Our Recipe Developers play a key role in keeping our customers excited about dinner. This role is part of our Food team and is responsible for delivering innovative, high-quality recipes that align with our strategic food launches. Reporting into a senior member of the Recipe Development Team, you’ll work alongside passionate foodies to expand our recipe library and deliver culinary experiences that bring people back for more.

You’ll be hands-on in developing new and enhanced recipes, working closely with data, feedback and food trends to make our offering even better. This is an exciting opportunity to flex your creativity while driving excellence in every dish. Given the nature of the role you will spend the majority of your time in our recipe development kitchen based in our London office!  

CORE RESPONSIBILITIES

• Deliver innovative recipes in line with strategic launches and key food pillars
• Own end-to-end development projects following our Recipe Development Process
• Write recipes to a clear brief and budget, considering target audience, nutritional guidance and seasonal trends
• Use data such as recipe popularity and customer feedback to inform development
• Collaborate with the wider team on recipe writing and structure to ensure consistency
• Provide feedback to peers to uphold quality and continuous improvement
• Bring creativity to ingredient usage while managing costs
• Produce easy-to-follow recipe cards including step-by-step images and clear methods
• Follow formatting conventions and contribute to evolving product standards
• Respond to feedback and redevelop recipes to improve performance
• Identify areas for improvement in systems and processes and help implement changes  

WHO YOU ARE

• A passionate foodie with hands-on experience in writing recipes that deliver great results
• Confident in translating culinary creativity into structured, customer-friendly content
• Curious and innovative, keeping up with food trends and customer tastes
• Comfortable using spreadsheets and engaging with data to support your decisions
• A team player who enjoys collaborating and supporting others
• Detail-oriented with a focus on consistency and high standards
• Open to feedback and committed to ongoing improvement
• Proactive in solving problems and streamlining ways of working 

Benefits

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Interview Process

• Call with a Talent Acquisition 
• 1st stage interview with the hiring manager 
• 2nd stage onsite interview  

Gousto is for everyone:

Whether it’s creating diversity in our recipes or building new teams, we care about our people and the opportunities they have at Gousto. Across our business we lead with inclusivity and strive for equality in all we do; working hard to ensure Gousto is an environment where you can be totally yourself.

Everyone is welcome and we’re looking for applications from people of all backgrounds and experiences. 

Excited but wondering if you tick every box? We recommend applying anyway so that we can review your profile . And, if you’re in a job share, why not just apply as a pair.

If you have a disability that you’re worried will affect you during the interview process, please let us know and we will do our best to help you feel comfortable.

We’d love it if you could submit your application online. If you require an alternative method of applying, please let us know.