Our Commitment
At Bob Evans Farms, we believe in the power of our our people. Our mission, vision and values have been our foundation for more than 75 years of Bob Evans Farms.
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Our Mission
Create farm–inspired food that makes mealtime a little bit easier and a lot more delicious.
Our Vision
Be the market leader in delivering real, wholesome, feel–good favorites for busy, everyday people.
75 Years of Bob Evans
Join us as we look back at what’s changed and what hasn’t here at Bob Evans Farms over the past 75 years. We’ve grown from a regional company delivering and stocking our own products at local supermarkets to a national brand. We’ve become more efficient, giving us room to grow. We’ve innovated, making it easier and faster for people to serve up fresh and delicious meals. But one thing that’s been consistent is a workforce made up of really good, hardworking people – people who take pride in what they do and the quality of the product they produce. 75 years is quite a run. A lifetime even. And we’re just getting started.
Our Values
Our values are our compass. They guide every decision and can’t be compromised, and reflect that our people and their behaviors matter.
Value #1 – Put Safety First
Nothing is worth making if those who make it and those who consume it aren’t safe.
How can you Put Safety First at work?
- Safety is always on your mind. You call out unsafe behaviors and processes.
- You follow your safety training to the letter and you don’t tolerate anyone cutting corners.
- You ask for help when you need it.
- You proactively identify and share opportunities for enhanced safety in your work environment.
Value #2 – Win Together
Strive to succeed as a collaborative, inclusive and diverse team.
How can you Win Together at work?
- You seek what is best for Bob Evans Farms.
- You’re open to others’ ideas.
- You consider how best to engage teammates and enable their contributions.
- You see your coworkers for who they are.
- You seek out diverse perspectives and invite feedback to help improve the outcome.
Value #3 – Do the Right Thing
Act appropriately and with good intentions. Make decisions with integrity.
How can you Do the Right Thing at work?
- You are honest and act with integrity.
- You are mindful of how you speak to others and share feedback in a productive manner.
- You are quick to admit mistakes and work to correct them.
- If you say you’ll do something, you do it.
- You make the right choice even when it’s hard.
Value #4 – Be Courageous
Challenge the status quo and have the courage to adapt to change.
How can you Be Courageous at work?
- You share your ideas, even if they are controversial or go against established norms.
- You make tough decisions when needed.
- You know when you need help and aren’t afraid to ask for it.
- You are not afraid to fail and try different approaches until you succeed.
- You are flexible when presented with changes in processes, procedures or goals.
- You question actions that are inconsistent with our values, regardless of title.
Value # 5 – Drive for Results
Do better than our competitors and be accountable for results.
How can you Drive for Results at work?
- You push yourself to accomplish important work and exceed goals.
- You demonstrate consistently strong performance that sets a standard for others to follow.
- You share your ideas to improve your workplace.
- You take responsibility for your work and your results, and constantly strive to improve.
- You hold other employees accountable for doing their respective parts to drive strong results.
DE&I
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DE&I)
At Bob Evans Farms, our brand and business focus on people; those who consume and make our products, along with the communities in which we operate and serve. Our work environment and culture reinforce that ALL our employees and their behaviors matter; that they can come, stay and contribute their very best work. Doing so positions us as both a brand leader and employer–of–choice.
To ensure our success, best practices in Diversity, Equity and Inclusion will be integrated into all we do–at all levels of the organization, across every facility and community we work in and support. We believe Diversity, Equity and Inclusion are enabling business strategies and practices that will lead to better performance, stronger innovation and deeper connections between our employees, suppliers, communities and consumers.
Each of us shares the responsibility to foster an environment and build a culture that embraces our differences. Collectively, they inspire how we operate and leverage the diverse ideas, experiences and perspectives of every employee and partner. The things we do together on this journey will be what set us apart from our competitors and allow us to truly win together in market.
Philanthropy
Bob Evans Farms is a company with a lot of heart. Our spirit of giving began long ago with our founder, Bob Evans. His generosity and passion for helping others set the foundation for our work today. This real and heartfelt connection between our employees and communities makes the difference – it’s why we collectively refer to our giving programs as Hearts & Hands. Our giving centers on five philanthropic pillars: Community, Education, Food and Nutrition, Health and Wellness, and Military.
Annual Giving Report
As a community- and family-focused company, we support many causes that impact families with children and the communities where they live through food donations, monetary giving and volunteerism.
Please review our Annual Giving Report for full details.