Full-Time

Quality Assurance

QA, Technician, Food Manufacturing

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Tovala

Tovala

51-200 employees

Smart oven and meal delivery service

Food & Agriculture
Consumer Goods

Entry, Junior

West Valley City, UT, USA

Position requires onsite presence in West Valley City, Utah.

Category
QA & Testing
Quality Assurance
Requirements
  • High school diploma or GED required. Bachelor's degree in Food Science, Manufacturing, or related field preferred.
  • Minimum of 1 year of food manufacturing production/QA experience
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office and quality management systems
  • Excellent communication, and interpersonal speaking skills
  • Strong decision-making, problem-solving, and organizational skills
  • Able to lift, push, or pull up to twenty-five (25) pounds
  • Able to stand, bend, lift, and move intermittently during shifts of 8+ hours
  • Comfortable working in hot and cold temperature environments in kitchen, warehouse, and cooler
Responsibilities
  • Monitor the production process and product by sensory, weight control, and analytical methods to maintain product consistency and comply with established specifications including color, moisture, pH, weight, size, etc.
  • Evaluate all finished product
  • Performs and documents all testing with precision and accuracy
  • Identify, investigate, and communicate out-of-compliance situations and product standards to leadership team and the FSQA Manager
  • Coordinate disposition and/or rework with leadership approval

Tovala combines hardware, software, and food to simplify home cooking with its Tovala Smart Oven and meal delivery service. The Smart Oven is a countertop appliance that cooks meals automatically when customers scan a QR code on Tovala-prepared meals. This system is designed for busy individuals and families who want healthy, home-cooked meals without spending much time cooking. Tovala differentiates itself from competitors by offering a seamless cooking experience where meals are specifically designed for their oven, along with a subscription service for meal delivery. The company's goal is to provide convenient, nutritious meals while fostering a positive work culture and supporting its employees.

Company Stage

Series C

Total Funding

$168.9M

Headquarters

Chicago, Illinois

Founded

2017

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

2%

1 year growth

-4%

2 year growth

33%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Tovala's rapid growth and significant funding rounds, including a $30M Series C, indicate strong investor confidence and potential for expansion.
  • Recognition as one of Y Combinator's Top Companies 2022 highlights Tovala's innovative approach and industry impact.
  • The launch of the Smart Oven Air Fryer expands Tovala's product line, potentially attracting a broader customer base.

What critics are saying

  • The dual focus on hardware and meal delivery could stretch resources thin, potentially impacting product quality or service consistency.
  • The competitive landscape in both the smart kitchen appliance and meal delivery markets is intense, requiring continuous innovation to stay ahead.

What makes Tovala unique

  • Tovala uniquely combines a smart kitchen appliance with a meal delivery service, offering a seamless cooking experience that competitors in either market alone cannot match.
  • The Tovala Smart Oven's QR code scanning feature automates the cooking process, providing unmatched convenience and precision in meal preparation.
  • Tovala's focus on health-conscious, time-strapped consumers sets it apart in the crowded meal kit and kitchen appliance markets.

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