Food Assistant

dentsu
London

Job Description:

Role Purpose

Were looking for a creative and versatile Food Assistant that is passionate about food bringing fresh and exciting ideas to the table. Reporting to the Food Lead the role will create food-related content for our content channels. The ideal candidate will be knowledgeable in seasonality recipe development and food editorial with the ability to create engaging and exciting content that resonates with passionate food lovers.

Key Responsibilities

  • Assist in planning and creating innovative food content for digital editorial recipe cards advertorials direct mail social and other special projects. This includes coming up with inspiring ideas and themes for recipes cooking tips and menus.

  • Ensure that all recipes are triple-tested (at least 90% of testing conducted in the Waitrose Food kitchen) and that they deliver consistent high-quality results.

  • Ensure all recipes are Waitrose-friendly and nutritionally-appropriate. If required check with individual buyers to verify availability of products appropriate seasonality and that packshots and prices are timely.

  • Write technical cookery content providing expert advice and clear instructions.

  • Help maintain the test kitchen (including keeping on top of stock levels ingredients shopping and general cleanliness and tidiness).

  • Participate in planning meetings working with designers art directors and content creators to ensure the content is visually compelling and aligned with brand guidelines.

  • Attend shoots to oversee styling when needed.

  • Maintain recipe index spreadsheets each month.

  • Deal with reader queries regarding recipes responding to letters emails and phone calls where needed.

  • Collate and manage a contacts list of chefs food writers and influencers for future content ideas.

  • Support processing invoices (and chasing where appropriate etc) and ensuring that the cost-log is completed accurately on an ad hoc basis.

Working with us

Joining Dentsu Creative you will be part of a creative network delivering ideas at the intersection of brand culture and an age when brands are built and grown in altogether new ways we espouse humility alongside practical flexible problem solving.

On your journey you will partner with inspiring people across the world and become part of a truly inclusive culture where everyone is given the opportunity to thrive and create the best work of their careers; always learning and always listening to shape ideas create culture and change behavior. By bringing together the capabilities experience and relationships of our collective experts the opportunities for personal growth and development are endless.

Inclusion and Diversity

At Dentsu we embrace diversity and inclusion valuing the unique perspectives and contributions of every individual. We believe that diversity fuels creativity and innovation benefiting our employees partners and communities.

We welcome applications from all individuals regardless of race ethnicity nationality religion gender gender identity sexual orientation age disability marital status or any other protected characteristic. Beyond recruitment we strive to create an environment where everyone feels respected supported and empowered to bring their authentic selves to work.

We recognize the importance of work-life balance and are open to discussing flexible working arrangements for all roles. If you need reasonable adjustments due to a disability or medical condition during our recruitment process please contact us at quoting the reference number of the role that you are applying for. Your needs will be handled with respect and confidentiality to ensure an inclusive and accessible experience.

Location:

London

Brand:

Dentsu Creative

Time Type:

Full time

Contract Type:

Permanent

Required Experience:

Junior IC

Posted 2025-12-21

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