Culinary Director/Executive Chef

Important Instructions
Please take your time with your application, you do not need to be first to apply or in the first few hundred to get this job.

Rest assured, all applications are carefully reviewed and every candidate will receive an update on the status of their application. We kindly ask that you do not directly contact our Support Team, Recruiting Team, or other Tangelo employees for updates.

About Tangelo!

At Tangelo, we improve access to nutritious, delicious food for low-income families and those with chronic conditions. Our platform provides subsidized medically tailored meals and healthy grocery delivery at reduced or even free costs through partnerships with insurance companies, governments, universities, non-profits, and employers.

Working on the Operations Department

We are looking for an Executive Chef to help deliver high-quality, innovative, and consistent meals that reflect Tangelo's brand and nutritional standards. This role plays a key part in menu development, R&D, ingredient sourcing, and ensuring recipes are executed with precision from concept to plate.

What You'll Get to Do

• Report to the EVP of Operations.
• Develop menus aligned with Tangelo's brand and member health goals, collaborating with dietitians to meet nutritional standards.
• Innovate, test, and refine recipes based on trends, feedback, and nutritional goals.
• Source high-quality, cost-effective ingredients, adjusting menus as needed based on availability and cost.
• Collaborate with production kitchens to ensure accurate recipe execution and maintain consistency across all locations.
• Implement standardized processes, conduct quality audits, and maintain detailed recipe documentation to ensure brand and nutritional standards.
• Oversee small-batch production at the Meal Innovation Center in Tampa.
• Collaborate with RD and Member Support teams to ensure product offerings are cost-effective and high-quality.

What You'll Bring to the Team

• 10+ years of experience in culinary development, menu planning, or a comparable food operations role.
• Deep knowledge of nutrition-forward cooking, food safety standards, and large-scale food production.
• Experience working in a Healthtech or startup environment preferred, with the ability to adapt quickly and operate with a build-and-iterate mindset.
• Must be based in Tampa and available to work on-site at our facility 5 days a week.

Don't Meet All of the Qualifications?

Apply anyway! We're aware that many people only apply for a job when they've met every requirement listed in a job description. At Tangelo, we hire the PERSON, not the resume. We value diversity, in experiences and backgrounds, and are committed to providing equal opportunity for all applicants and employees. While there are certain requirements that exist for all open positions, we want to get to know YOU above all else when making our hiring decisions. Go for it.

Our Commitment to Transparency

At Tangelo, we are committed to transparent & equitable practices across our entire organization. This is a critical component of our hiring process and as such, compensation and other benefits for this role will be discussed during your first interview to ensure a fair interviewing experience and effective use of your time. No questions are off-limits as we believe complete transparency leads to an enjoyable hiring experience for all involved.

Compensation Philosophy

The compensation range listed represents the total cash value, which includes a combination of base salary and an annual bonus or variable compensation. This range does not account for equity, which is included in the overall compensation package.

Compensation estimates are based on market data about the role and level, while individual compensation offers will be determined by factors such as job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.

What We Offer

• Competitive compensation and equity (we want everyone to be a stakeholder).
• Unlimited PTO and 11 public holidays.
• Medical, dental, and vision with Kaiser options for selected states.
• HSA options if you are enrolled in one of our High Deductible Health Plans.
• Employer paid Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance.
• Access to One Medical, Health Advocate, Talkspace, Teladoc, and Kindbody.
• $500 annual allowance for Self-Care.
• Eight weeks of fully paid parental leave after eight months of employment.
• 401k plan (no company match at this time).
• Company provided MacBook for all employees.
• Remote-first work environment for most employees. If you join our Provider Engagement Team, you will work in a hybrid environment.

Beware of Job Scams

It has come to our attention that fraudulent job offers claiming to be from Tangelo are circulating online. Please note:

• Tangelo will never ask for payment, financial information, or personal details such as Social Security numbers during the application process.
• All official communication from Tangelo will come from the email domain jointangelo.com.
• Every legitimate job offer from Tangelo is preceded by an interview process initiated and coordinated by our Talent Acquisition team.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

We value a diverse environment. Tangelo provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, citizenship or immigration status, disability status, genetics, protected veteran, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.