- Cook's Illustrated
- Cook's Country
- America's Test Kitchen TV
- Cook's Country TV
- Bookstore
- Customer Service
Job Openings
America's Test Kitchen is a real place: a no-nonsense, fully equipped test kitchen located in Brookline, where a team of highly qualified test cooks and editors perform thousands of tests every year. The goal? To develop the best recipes and cooking techniques, recommend the best cookware and equipment, and rate brand-name pantry staples for home cooks, which are published in our two magazines, Cook's Illustrated and Cook's Country, our growing line of cookbooks, our websites, and featured on our public television series, America's Test Kitchen. We are devoted to a collegial approach to cooking—teams of editors, writers, and cooks engage in side-by-side comparisons, blind taste tests, and rigorous equipment performance tests to determine which pans work and which ones don't, which brand of ketchup tastes best, and so on.
America's Test Kitchen accepts no advertising. We are a private company with no affiliations with large publishers, cookware manufacturers, or food purveyors, which means that our content is unbiased and objective.
Currently Available- Online Editorial Intern
- Test Kitchen Intern
- Test Cooks and Assistant Test Cooks
- Library Volunteer
- Video Intern
- Production and Imaging Specialist
- Sr. Kitchen Assistant
- Test Cook, Special Issues
America's Test Kitchen, publisher of Cook's Illustrated, Cook's Country, and producer of the PBS television series America's Test Kitchen, is a fast growing publishing company conveniently located on the MBTA Green Line in Brookline Village, MA.
America's Test Kitchen offers a competitive salary and benefits package. Our health insurance coverage offers a choice of a Blue Cross/Blue Shield PPO or an HMO. We also offer dental coverage, short term and long term disability insurance, a 401K option, a generous amount of vacation time, and summer hours from Memorial Day to Labor Day.
We're looking for an in-house editorial intern to work with the online editors for CooksIllustrated.com, CooksCountry.com, and AmericasTestKitchen.com on several projects, including developing content for an upcoming website revision. Basic knowledge of HTML is a plus, as is an interest in cooking. The editorial intern may also have the opportunity to work with the managing editor, test cooks, and editors on individual projects. Interns must be able to work 2 days a week for a minimum of 3 months.
TO LEARN MORE ABOUT THE INTERNSHIP OR TO SUBMIT YOUR RESUME, CONTACT:
Kate Mason
Online Editor
America's Test Kitchen
17 Station Street
Brookline, MA 02445
kate.mason@americastestkitchen.com
No phone calls, please.
Kitchen Intern (3-month duration, 40 hours per week, Monday-Friday, 9AM to 5PM)
The test kitchen intern will be responsible for production within a designated publication: Cook's Illustrated magazine, Cook's Country magazine, or cookbooks. The intern will rotate to a new publication every 6 weeks, allowing them to work with 2 teams during their 3-month internship. Interns will work daily with test cooks and associate editors in researching recipes, preparing mise en place, and performing cooking tests. An intern may also help out during photo shoots by making recipes, prepping ingredients, and gathering equipment. The intern may also help with evaluations of kitchen equipment. Other responsibilities include assisting the kitchen assistants with putting groceries away, washing dishes (a couple hours per week), maintaining and calibrating equipment, helping to maintain our in-house library, and making trips to our local grocery store when necessary. Research projects are also available. The projects are designed to simulate the work of a test cook through research and experiments.
This is an unpaid (but rewarding) opportunity to work in the test kitchen of a special organization. You will gain hands-on experience and make a positive contribution to a fascinating organization.
SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
Candidates must be analytical, accurate, flexible, efficient, and punctual. They should have the ability to follow directions and work within a team while maintaining a creative mindset.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
- Accredited culinary degree (or equivalent) preferred
- 2 years culinary experience highly desirable
CONTACT:
Qualified candidates should send a cover letter, availability and resume via email to internships@americastestkitchen.com with "Kitchen Intern" in the subject line.
TEST COOK
Responsible for developing recipes and writing articles for magazines or books, Test Cooks develop material under the direction of Editorial Staff. Test Cooks must be able to adapt the test kitchen style of recipe development to a variety of topics under tight deadlines, while maintaining the quality of recipe development the company is known for.
ASSISTANT TEST COOK
Responsible for assisting Test Cooks in recipe research, recipe development, and for providing support for kitchen team efforts including prep work. The opportunity for recipe development and writing supports career progression to Test Cook.
SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
- Excellent writing skills.
- Ability to juggle writing and cooking tasks in a fast-paced, deadline-driven team environment.
- Ability to master the test kitchen's well-established editorial voice.
- Self-starter with the independence, initiative, and drive to succeed with can-do approach to problem solving.
- Effective communicator, strong presentation, and organizational skills with the ability to handle multiple projects.
- Flexibility - comfortable with fast-paced, changing priorities.
- Ability to build relationships and work across multiple departments.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
TEST COOK
- Degree from an accredited culinary arts program a plus.
- Minimum of 4 years restaurant experience.
ASSISTANT TEST COOK
- Demonstrated cooking experience of 2 years or more and/or a degree from an accredited culinary arts program (or equivalent).
CONTACT: Qualified candidates should send a cover letter, salary requirements and resume (clearly articulating cooking experience) via email to human_resources@bcpress.com with Test Cook 06_06 in the Subject Line.
Library Volunteer (5 hours per week)
A wonderful opportunity to gain experience in all facets of small special library management (well suited for use as independent LIS course material). This position is open to current students or recent graduates of an accredited LIS program. Candidates with related library experience but not part of an LIS degree granting program will be considered.
This is an unpaid (but rewarding) opportunity to work as the librarian in a small special organization. You will gain hands on experience with the organization and management of a small special library, work with a wonderful (and growing) culinary collection, and make a positive contribution to a fascinating organization.
ESSENTIAL ELEMENTS OF POSITION:
- Process new items into the Test Kitchen Library collection.
- Cataloging/Data entry to the Online Private Access Catalogue (OPAC).
- Tape, label and shelve new items.
- Teach/ assist Test Kitchen personnel in use of the OPAC and library layout.
- Troubleshoot – periodic evaluation of library system and space (shelf checks, weeding) with the Test Kitchen Director.
- Interface with ATK technical staff regarding Library Catalogue hardware and software updates and issues.
- Reshelve used culinary reference material.
SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
- Flexibility
- Able to work in a variety of office locations/configurations (laptop provided).
- Able to flex hours per week occasionally around ATK production schedules (TV and promotional events).
- Ability to work independently.
- Ability to lift and carry up to 20 pounds and to climb on step stool to reach top shelves
- BA/BS or equivalent
- Completion of Cataloging and Library Management or collection Development coursework (comparable work experience will be considered).
- Primary responsibility will be to log and digitize footage in an organized and coherent manner according to the specifications of the Online Media Producer.
- Compress videos for output to the web.
- Archive videos.
- Back up computer files and reconcile hard drives.
- Organize and Maintain Tape Library.
- Assist on set when necessary.
- 2 years school with concentration in film and video
- Familiarity with Macintosh OS
- Familiarity with Final Cut Pro
- Strong organizational skills
- Excellent motivation
- Adaptability to day-to day changes in scheduling
- Process art for various Company websites according to site specifications.
- Create and inspect print-ready PDF files from native InDesign files.
- Output Contract Proofs and relay to Traffic Manager.
- Transfer PDF files to vendor through FTP or other Internet based protocol.
- Collation/assembly of archived files for “Best Of” Direct Marketing issues and Special Edition issues.
- Collect and distribute image and copy requests to internal and external customers.
- Minor native file corrections.
- Processing digital files from internal and external Photographers to required specifications, silhouetting (image cut-outs), color adjustment, and maintaining asset-management/archive protocol for all relevant file formats.
- Provide back up for Imaging Specialist.
- Excellent organizational skills and adherence to schedules.
- Ability to work with minimal supervision.
- Demonstrated collaborative and support skills in editorial environments.
- Understanding of Color Theory as related to offset lithography.
- Understanding of multi-color offset lithography.
- Understanding of Spectrophotometery.
- Apple Macintosh OS X experience.
- Working knowledge of Asset Management/Archive software and protocol.
- Working knowledge of proofing RIP software.
- Comprehensive knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite software.
- Strong command of Adobe Photoshop
- Understanding of the role of Color Modes vs. Color Profiles and their applications in print and online publishing.
- Detail orientation and ability to multitask to meet deadlines.
- Responsible and dependable.
- Flexibility during peak work periods.
- Associates Degree (or equivalent) in Graphic Arts or Print related field preferred.
- 1 to 3 years experience in a graphic and print product production environment (preferably in magazine publication.)
- Shopping (about 60%) – organizing orders, placing orders, shopping for special items – both on the road and on-line, coding receipts, entering all expenses into the budget and managing all shopping in VT when filming.
- Kitchen Maintenance (about 10%) – assist Test Kitchen Manager in “keeping” the Test Kitchen – rotating and organizing all test kitchen general storage areas (dry and cold).
- Kitchen Requests/Special Events (about 25%) – support Test Kitchen Manager with a range of requests from baking/packing/shipping cookies to hosting a cocktail party for 75, to baking 8 muffin recipes every couple of months.
- Miscellaneous (about 5%) – maintain library and prop area; act as back up for Test Kitchen Manager.
- Solid food knowledge.
- Strong attention to detail.
- Flexibility during peak periods.
- Excellent communication, organizational, problem solving and time management skills.
- Ability to support filming in VT for 2 weeks/year.
- Some culinary experience in a professional kitchen (1+ year minimum).
- Formal culinary education is a plus.
- Producing recipes for photo shoots (both for opening shots and for covers)
- Rescaling and rewriting recipes for our Entertaining SIPs,
- Testing and troubleshooting potentially problematic recipes
- Assisting the test cooks developing recipes for the 30-Minute Suppers SIPs.
- Ability to juggle cooking tasks in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
- Ability to master the test kitchen's well-established recipe-writing style.
- Self-starter with the independence, initiative, and drive to succeed with can-do approach to problem solving.
- Effective communicator with strong organizational skills and the ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously.
- Ability to adjust to changing priorities.
- Ability to build relationships and work across multiple departments.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
CONTACT: Qualified candidates should send a cover letter, availability and resume via email to matt.herron@americastestkitchen.com with Library Volunteer 08-06 in the subject line.
Working with our Online Media Producer, assist with the production, post production, and organization of video shoots for our website. This unpaid internship position is ideally positioned for someone who is able to work 16 – 24 hours per week on site.
ESSENTIAL ELEMENTS OF THE POSITION:
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
CONTACT:
Qualified candidates should send a cover letter and resume via email to human_resources@americastestkitchen.com with Video Intern 08_08 in the Subject Line.
PRODUCTION AND IMAGING SPECIALIST
As an integral part of the Production Team, reporting to the Production Director, responsibilities will be evenly divided between Production and Imaging:
On the Production side, this position works independently and is responsible for the creation and quality assurance of all print-ready files generated for magazine publication, Marketing materials, Web assets, and other ancillary printed materials on schedule.
On the Imaging side, the P&I Specialist flexibly supports the Color and Imaging Specialist in the performance of his responsibilities for all publications, thereby expanding the overall internal Imaging capacity of ATK.
ESSENTIAL ELEMENTS OF POSITION:
OTHER RESPONSIBILITES INCLUDE:
SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
CONTACT:
America’s Test Kitchen is a fast growing publishing company conveniently located on the MBTA Green Line in Brookline Village, Massachusetts. We offer a competitive salary and benefits package, health insurance coverage offers a choice of a Blue Cross Blue Shield Care PPO or an HMO, Blue Cross Blue Shield Dental, short term and long term disability insurance, a generous amount of vacation time and summer hours from Memorial Day to Labor Day.
Qualified candidates should send a cover letter, salary requirements and resume via email to human_resources@americastestkitchen with PRODUCTION & IMAGING SPECIALIST 11-09 in the Subject Line.
Sr. Kitchen Assistant
Working with our Test Kitchen Manager, the Sr. Kitchen Assistant will assist in organizing, executing and efficiently shopping to meet the needs of our busy Test Kitchen. This position requires a car and a valid driver’s license.
ESSENTIAL ELEMENTS OF POSITION:
SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
CONTACT:
America’s Test Kitchen is a fast growing publishing company conveniently located on the MBTA Green Line in Brookline Village, Massachusetts. We offer a competitive salary and benefits package, health insurance coverage offers a choice of a Blue Cross Blue Shield Care PPO or an HMO, Blue Cross Blue Shield Dental, Guardian short term and long term disability insurance, Flexible Spending Accounts, a generous amount of vacation time and summer hours from Memorial Day to Labor Day.
Qualified candidates should send a cover letter, salary requirements, and resume via email to: human_resources@americastestkitchen.com with Sr. Kitchen Assistant 11-09 in the Subject Line.
Test Cook, Special Issues
Working closely with the Test Kitchen Director, this position will report to the Managing Editor, Special Issues. This position will serve as the SIP liaison in the kitchen and the photo studio, helping to ensure that recipes we publish in the 22 issues we produce annually are depicted accurately and that the recipes work.
ESSENTIAL ELEMENTS OF POSITION:
SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
Degree from an accredited culinary arts program a plus.
Minimum of 2 to 4 years restaurant experience.
CONTACT:
Qualified candidates should send a cover letter, salary requirements and resume (clearly articulating cooking experience) via email to human_resources@americastestkitchen.com with SIP Test Cook 11-09 in the Subject Line.