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Executive Chef, Production (Contract)

Atlanta, GA · On-site

$68K - $94K/yr

Available online at homechef.com and in retail at more than 2,100 Kroger grocery stores, Home Chef is committed to inspiring and enabling more people to cook simple, delicious meals, no matter how ...

Home Chef

Operations Excellence Analyst

Chicago, IL

Available online at homechef.com and in retail at more than 2,100 Kroger grocery stores, Home Chef is committed to inspiring and enabling more people to cook simple, delicious meals, no matter how ...

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Training Superintendent

Baltimore, MD · On-site

Available online at homechef.com and in retail at more than 2,100 Kroger grocery stores, Home Chef is committed to inspiring and enabling more people to cook simple, delicious meals, no matter how ...

Home Chef

Menu Strategy Analyst

Chicago, IL

Available online at homechef.com and in retail at more than 2,100 Kroger grocery stores, Home Chef is committed to inspiring and enabling more people to cook simple, delicious meals, no matter how ...

Home Chef

$17.25 - $19.75/hr

Available online at homechef.com and in retail at more than 2,100 Kroger grocery stores, Home Chef is committed to inspiring and enabling more people to cook simple, delicious meals, no matter how ...

Home Chef

Operations Excellence Analyst

Chicago, IL · On-site

Available online at homechef.com and in retail at more than 2,100 Kroger grocery stores, Home Chef is committed to inspiring and enabling more people to cook simple, delicious meals, no matter how ...

Home Chef

Plant Director

San Bernardino, CA

$160K - $200K/yr

Available online at homechef.com and in retail at more than 2,100 Kroger grocery stores, Home Chef is committed to inspiring and enabling more people to cook simple, delicious meals, no matter how ...

Home Chef

VP of Engineering

Chicago, IL

$185K - $239K/yr

Available online at homechef.com and in retail at more than 2,100 Kroger grocery stores, Home Chef is committed to inspiring and enabling more people to cook simple, delicious meals, no matter how ...

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What are some common challenges faced by home chefs when managing multiple meal preparations simultaneously?

Home chefs often juggle various tasks such as prepping ingredients, timing different dishes, and ensuring food safety, all while maintaining a clean workspace. Balancing these responsibilities can be challenging, especially during busy periods or when catering to dietary restrictions. Developing strong organizational skills, practicing mise en place, and using detailed prep lists can help streamline workflows and reduce stress. Collaboration with family members or assistants, when available, can also make multitasking more manageable and enjoyable.

What is the difference between Homechef vs Personal Chef?

AspectHomechefPersonal Chef
CredentialsCooking skills, food safety knowledgeCooking skills, food safety, sometimes certifications
Work EnvironmentHome kitchens, catering eventsClients' homes, private events
Employer & IndustryIndividuals, catering companiesPrivate clients, households
Common Search IntentCooking at home, meal prepPersonalized meal service, private dining

Homechefs typically prepare meals in their own or clients' homes, focusing on meal prep and catering. Personal chefs offer customized meal services directly to clients' homes, often on a regular basis. While both roles require culinary skills and work in private settings, personal chefs usually provide more personalized, ongoing services tailored to individual client preferences.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Home Chef, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Home Chef, you need strong culinary skills, knowledge of food safety, and experience in meal planning, often backed by culinary training or relevant certifications. Familiarity with kitchen equipment, recipe management apps, and food hygiene certifications like ServSafe is typically required. Creativity, attention to detail, and excellent time management are important soft skills for delivering high-quality dishes and satisfying client preferences. These skills ensure safe, delicious meals and a professional experience for clients in home-based or private chef settings.

What are homechefs?

Homechefs are individuals who prepare meals in their own homes, often offering homemade food to customers either directly or through delivery platforms. They may not be professionally trained like restaurant chefs, but they typically have strong cooking skills and a passion for creating delicious, home-style dishes. Homechefs can operate independently or as part of a larger network, and their services are popular for providing personalized, fresh, and often culturally diverse meals. Many homechefs cater to special dietary needs and offer unique menu items not commonly found in restaurants.
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Food Safety & Quality Assurance Manager

Food Safety & Quality Assurance Manager

Home Chef

Chicago, IL

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

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Job description

Founded in 2013, Home Chef is the leading meal solutions company with both a retail and online presence. Available online at homechef.com and in retail at more than 2,100 Kroger grocery stores, Home Chef is committed to inspiring and enabling more people to cook simple, delicious meals, no matter how busy they are.

In 2023, Home Chef introduced a new brand, Tempo! Tempo features a rotating selection of ready-to-heat meals delivered directly to your door. These meals are better-for-you versions of familiar favorites, designed to save you time and reduce stress while maintaining a healthy lifestyle. Our Tempo menu includes options that are protein-packed, fiber-rich, calorie and carb conscious, keto-friendly, and dietitian-approved.

Similar to our recipes, we recognize that variety is the spice of life, and therefore, our employees also bring their uniqueness and color to our fantastic team. We're eager to work with humble team players and pragmatic next-level thinkers to innovate on Home Chef's offerings.

As the FSQA Manager, you are the strategic guardian of food safety and quality at our production facility. You will lead a high-performing team to ensure the integrity of two distinct, fast-growing business lines: our signature Meal Kit and our Ready-to-Heat (Tempo) products. This is not just a compliance role; it is a leadership position requiring a strategic mindset to drive continuous improvement, manage complex Tempo risk profiles, bridge the gap between corporate standards and site execution, and serve as a vital member of the Site Management Team.

Detailed Responsibilities

Strategic Leadership and Talent Development

  • Coach, train, and develop a multi-shift FSQA team to ensure they possess in-depth knowledge of both raw meal kit and RTH safety principles.
  • Partner with Production, Warehouse, and Continuous Improvement to integrate food safety into the facility's daily operational DNA.
  • Strategically build a talent pipeline at the site level to support business growth and technical complexity

Multi-Platform Governance & Project Management

  • Lead the implementation of Home Chef and SQF standards for both business platforms, ensuring consistent compliance with FDA and USDA requirements
  • Act as the site SME for FSQA programs, overseeing program pilots, validations, and readiness assessments.
  • Serve as the primary point of contact for all regulatory and third-party inspections, managing CAPA activities and systemic root cause investigations.

Strategic Improvement & Risk Assessment

  • Utilize internal and customer-reported data to identify trends and execute strategic initiatives that reduce errors and enhance the customer experience.
  • Lead site-level FSQA risk assessments for new product launches and process changes, ensuring food safety is integrated from concept to consumer.
  • Deliver against key site metrics that reflect broader company business objectives.
  • Drive the Root Cause Analysis (RCA) process for any incidents, ensuring permanent corrective and preventive actions are sustained.

Qualifications

The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability needed for this role. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities.

  • Bachelor's degree in food science, food technology, microbiology, or related field preferred (or 10+ years in FSQA food safety and quality assurance of equivalent high-level success)
  • 7-10 years experience in quality assurance, food safety, food distribution, food manufacturing, supply chain or related field
  • A proven track record in Ready-to-Eat (RTE) or Ready-to-Heat (RTH) operations is essential; you must understand the nuances of high-risk food environments.
  • Minimum 5 years supervisory experience required with at least 3 years successfully managing multi- shift operations or departments
  • Strong written and oral communication skills
  • A strategic thinker who thrives in fast-paced, evolving environments and can make high-stakes decisions with minimal supervision.
  • Previous experience with GFSI, FDA, and USDA inspections, programs, and expectations
  • Certifications: SQF, PCQI, HACCP, and ServeSafe Manager at time of hire or within 6 months of position.
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Perks and benefits

  • Candidates can experience Home Chef as a customer - enter promo code PEOPLE30 for $30 off your first order!
  • Medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance available
  • Paid holidays, sick time and vacation time
  • 401k program
  • Flexible spending accounts for qualified medical, dependent care, parking, or transit expenses
How We Work Together

We are humble team players.
We are warm and gracious with team members and customers. We seek feedback to improve ourselves - and respectfully listen to and accept input.

We are pragmatic next-level thinkers.
We come up with novel and unique ideas. We explore new strategies to avoid being constrained by conventional thinking.

We take ownership.
We approach ambiguous problems, prepared to dive in, get curious, and learn more. We are results-driven, always challenging ourselves to exceed goals.

Be at Home at Home Chef

We all show up authentically at Home Chef. Our team includes individuals with a variety of identities, backgrounds, and perspectives. You can trust that you'll be able to bring your whole self to an inclusive and enjoyable workplace.

We welcome people of all races, colors, religions, national origin or ancestry, sex (including sexual identity), age, physical or mental disabilities, pregnancy, veteran or military status, unfavorable discharge from military service, genetic information, sexual orientation, marital status, order of protection status, citizenship status, arrest record or expunged/sealed convictions, or any other legally recognized protected basis under federal, state, or local law.

Home Chef is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, Home Chef will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact our People team at hr@homechef.com.

Home Chef offers the base salary range as posted below, with the exact offer depending on factors such as geographic location, experience, skills, and internal equity. While compensation is within the provided range, it is not typical for offers to be made at the upper end. In addition to base salary, Home Chef provides a comprehensive benefits package, including healthcare coverage, 401k match, and paid time off.

Illinois Pay Range
$100,000—$115,000 USD

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