Product Development Chef

Taylor Farms is a mission-driven fresh food manufacturer committed to becoming America’s favorite maker of salads and healthy fresh food. Founded on the principles of DELICIOUS, NUTRITIOUS, SUSTAINABLE, PROFITABLE, and SCALABLE food production, Taylor Farms has steadily carved a niche in the fresh food industry by innovating and delivering high-quality products that are accessible and appealing. With a strong emphasis on sustainability and health, Taylor Farms serves a diverse customer base ranging from individual consumers to major industry players. The company thrives on pushing the boundaries of traditional food manufacturing, embracing creativity and pragmatism equally to ensure that their offerings meet and exceed market expectations.

In their pursuit of innovative food solutions, Taylor Farms partners with prominent industry leaders who are seeking impactful and disruptive innovations within the food sector. Their collaborative approach breaks down barriers by leveraging a fresh perspective, deep expertise, and creative problem-solving throughout the entire go-to-market process. This strategy enables the company to create products that hold a perfect balance of taste, nutrition, sustainability, profitability, and scalability. Taylor Farms thrives on cultivating a work culture that champions inspiration, initiative, and excellence, making it an inspiring workplace for professionals passionate about changing the food landscape.

The role of a Research & Development (R&D) Chef at Taylor Farms is a dynamic and technically demanding position that calls for a high level of culinary expertise. The ideal candidate will possess comprehensive knowledge of various cooking methods, ingredients, and cuisines, effectively utilizing this knowledge to develop innovative food products. This role is an exciting opportunity for individuals who blend creativity with pragmatism. It requires a self-motivated, detail-oriented professional devoted to exploring new pathways for creating mutually beneficial partnerships and culinary innovations in a team environment.

As an R&D Chef, you will lead multiple workstreams concurrently, offering culinary expertise that drives concept creation and product development from ideation all the way through to manufacturing. The position demands meticulous documentation of all tests and analytical data, continuous monitoring of food trends, manufacturing processes, and culinary innovations to ensure the team remains at the cutting edge. You will be instrumental in maintaining project scope, developing products within cost targets, and facilitating product tastings and plant trials. Additionally, this role requires managing project timelines, preparing samples for stakeholders, and ensuring compliance with Taylor Farms’ standard operating procedures for kitchen operations.

This position is ideal for individuals enthusiastic about big dreams and food innovation who want to make a significant impact on the food industry through sustainability and excellence. Taylor Farms offers an environment that supports growth, creativity, and professional development, making it a vibrant place to flourish in the culinary product development space.