The role: What's in the Box
HelloFresh Benelux is looking for a freelance English-to-French translator to support our French recipe content production. In this role, you will work closely with our internal French translator/editor to translate, edit, and adapt recipe content while ensuring consistency with the HelloFresh tone of voice and culinary terminology standards.
This is a long-term freelance collaboration consisting of weekly structural support, alongside additional coverage during holiday periods.
What you’ll do: The Recipe
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Translate recipe content from English into French in Google Sheets, including: recipe titles, subtitles, and step-by-step cooking instructions
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Edit and refine existing recipes requiring updates, revisions, or text alterations.
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Ensure all French culinary terminology aligns with the HelloFresh writing style guide and brand tone of voice throughout all translation and editing tasks.
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Collaborate closely with the internal French translator/editor and the editing team to support the editing team’s workflows.
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Help maintain quality and continuity during holiday coverage periods.
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The role will potentially shift more toward editing and refinement of AI-assisted translations over time.
What you’ll bring: The Ingredients
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You are a native French speaker (preferably from Wallonia) with excellent English comprehension.
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Experience in translation and editing, or copywriting.
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Strong attention to detail and consistency in language and tone.
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Familiarity with culinary terminology and food-related content.
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Ability to work independently and manage deadlines effectively.
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Previous experience in food, e-commerce, or consumer brands is a plus.
Above all, we are looking for people who will make HelloFresh better. There are many different ways of developing skills, and we love diverse experiences! So even if you don’t “tick all the boxes” but think you’d thrive in this role, we would really like to learn more about you.
Are you the missing ingredient? If this sounds like a tasty opportunity, we’d be excited to hear from you. We aim to review your profile and respond within 5 business days.
Commercial information
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This role is offered on a freelance basis; standard employee benefits do **not **apply.
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All costs and expenses (including travel or commuting) must be **included **in the proposed hourly rate. Hourly rates should be communicated **excluding **VAT.
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**Invoicing **must comply with applicable Dutch legal and VAT requirements.
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All contingent workers engaged by HelloFresh must hold valid professional liability insurance that is valid in the Netherlands. If we decide to move forward together and you are not yet insured, you will be required to arrange this insurance before starting the assignment.
**Practical details **
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Start date: June 1, 2026
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Duration of the assignment: 4-6 months
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Ongoing support: Approximately 12-16 hours per week (equivalent to 1-2 working days per week) as continuous support for our internal French editor.
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Additional holiday coverage: When the internal French translator/editor is on vacation, additional support will be required of up to 2-3 working days per week to ensure uninterrupted production coverage.
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Suggested Office presence: Not required
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Location: Amsterdam
What we offer: The Toppings
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Working environment & collaboration: You’ll work in a fast-paced, international environment alongside experienced professionals from diverse backgrounds. We value clear communication, ownership, and initiative, and we encourage you to contribute ideas, challenge the status quo, and help improve how we work together.
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Impact & autonomy: You’ll have the freedom to organize your work independently within agreed scopes and deliverables, while collaborating closely with your key stakeholders. We focus on outcomes rather than hours, and we appreciate proactive professionals who take responsibility for their work.
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Lunch & Office: When working from our Amsterdam office, you’ll join freshly prepared lunches for €3 per day and take part in our open, informal office culture.
About HelloFresh
HelloFresh is on a mission to change the way people eat, forever!
Since our 2011 founding in Europe’s vibrant tech hub, Berlin, we’ve become the world's leading meal kit provider, delivering to over 4.2 million households worldwide in 15 countries across 3 continents.
Our more than 15,000 employees from over 70+ nationalities are the heart and soul of our diverse, fast-paced and dynamic environment where innovation and smart, fast action is encouraged.
We will encourage you to make an immediate impact in your area of work as well as empower you to grow your career with us.
Are you up for the challenge?
Please submit your complete application below including your salary expectations and earliest starting date.
After submitting an application our team will review this and get back to you within 5 business days.
HelloFresh is committed to the principles of equal employment opportunity and providing reasonable accommodations to candidates with disabilities. If you need an accommodation during the application process, please reach out to us at:
Europe: EUaccommodations@hellofresh.com.
APAC: APACaccommodations@hellofresh.com
United States: USCandidateAccommodations@hellofresh.com
Canada: CAaccommodations@hellofresh.com