Wendy's offering $100K for Chief Tasting Officer. Here's how to apply.

Wendy's is hiring for a new position, and it's not for flipping patties on the grill. Instead, the new "employee" will test-taste burgers on camera, all for a six-figure paycheck.

Through a new contest, Wendy's is looking to hire a Chief Tasting Officer, who will take on an independent contractor role with the fast-food chain and a $100,000 salary. The grand prize winner, or new CTO, will be hired to create promotional content for Wendy's, such as taste-testing videos.

"Basically, you'll get paid to eat Wendy's, be chill, maybe make some content and maybe even star in ads," a Wendy's promo for the contest reads. "Whether its quarterly vlog check-ins, taste trending or whatever, you’ll make cheddar just for liking cheddar."

Interested in submitting an application? Here's what to know about Wendy's new Chief Tasting Officer role.

How to apply for Wendy's Chief Tasting Officer role

Wendy's Chief Tasting Officer will be hired through a contest, which closes at 11:59 p.m. ET on Monday, March 30.

There are three ways to enter the contest, but all involve submitting a video. Entrants must create an up to 60-second video in which they explain "why you NEED the opportunity of becoming Wendy’s Chief Tasting Officer," according to the official content rules. Wendy's encourages entrants to use Wendy's branding, food products or a restaurant in their videos.

Here's a look at the ways to enter:

• Instagram: Post an up to 60-second video on a public Instagram account, including the hashtag #WendysCTOContest and tag the official Wendy's Instagram account in the video's caption. To qualify, the video must be posted on a public account, not a Story, and the user must follow the official Wendy's Instagram account.
• TikTok: Post up to a 60-second video on a public TikTok account, including the hashtag #WendysCTOContest, and tag the official Wendy's TikTok account in the video's caption. To qualify, the video must be posted on a public account and the user must follow the official Wendy's TikTok account.
• Website: Visit wendyschieftastingofficer.com, complete the registration form and submit an up to 60-second video.

Does Wendy's Chief Tasting Officer really get paid $100,000?

According to the official Chief Tasting Officer contest rules, the grand prize includes an independent employment contract with Wendy's, which comes with a salary of $100,000.

Who can apply for Wendy's Chief Tasting Officer position?

Wendy's Chief Tasting Officer contest is open to legal U.S. residents 18 and up, according to the official contest rules. Wendy's employees and their immediate family members are not eligible to enter.

How will Wendy's Chief Tasting Officer be selected?

A panel of judges will determine 10 finalists based on all submissions. Entries will be judged on creativity (20%), brand love (20%), brand safety (20%), personality (20%) and potential (20%), according to the official content rules. Entries that include Wendy's products, logos, store or branding will receive an additional five points.

The 10 finalists will have the opportunity to participate in an interview, which will be judged on execution (25%), reach (25%), uniqueness (25%) and willingness (25%), according to the official contest rules.

Judging will begin immediately after the content closes.

Greta Cross is a national trending reporter at USA TODAY. Story idea? Email her at [email protected].