Chef

NotCo is a forward-thinking food technology company dedicated to transforming the food industry with innovative plant-based solutions. Headquartered in San Francisco, California, NotCo leverages the power of science, technology, and visionary talents to create sustainable, delicious food products that protect the planet. Committed to disrupting traditional food systems, NotCo combines artificial intelligence with culinary creativity to reinvent what we eat, aiming to produce impactful changes for a better future. The company embodies a culture of daring innovation, rapid experimentation, and a commitment to continuous learning, making it an inspiring workplace for those passionate about food and sustainability.

The Culinary Chef role at NotCo is a unique opportunity to work at the crossroads of culinary innovation, food science, and product development. This position focuses on pioneering product innovation through advanced pastry and ingredient techniques, contributing to the development of future-facing food solutions. The role is hands-on and involves both creative execution and exploratory research to transform imaginative culinary ideas into scalable, technically robust products. Located in San Francisco, this position works in close collaboration with the culinary, R&D, and product science teams to ensure each product combines culinary excellence with scientific precision. The Culinary Chef will play an essential role in converting creative direction into validated formulations, optimizing textures, flavors, and structures through rigorous testing and sensory evaluation.

This role is ideal for culinary professionals with at least three years of experience in pastry or confectionery development, preferably within R&D or product innovation environments. Candidates should bring a deep understanding of ingredient functionality such as proteins, fats, sugars, emulsifiers, and stabilizers, and have a proven ability to scale pastry concepts through iterative formulation and sensory testing. The position calls for a proactive and organized mindset, comfortable operating in a dynamic, matrixed global environment with significant travel requirements of up to 50%, including international trips.

NotCo offers competitive compensation ranging from $65,000 to $80,000 annually, tailored based on experience, skills, certifications, and location-specific labor costs. The company values diversity, equity, and inclusion and ensures equal employment opportunities regardless of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, or veteran and disability status. This role requires authorization to work in the United States. Joining NotCo means becoming part of a team passionate about creating innovative plant-based products that make a difference for the planet and food lovers worldwide.