Full-Time

Quality Assurance

QA, Technician, Food Manufacturing

Posted on 9/10/2024

Tovala

Tovala

51-200 employees

Smart oven with meal delivery service

Food & Agriculture
Hardware
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 main product, the Tovala Smart Oven. This countertop appliance works with Tovala's meal delivery service, allowing customers to scan QR codes on pre-prepared meals, which the oven then cooks automatically. This system is aimed at busy individuals and families who want healthy, home-cooked meals without spending much time in the kitchen. Tovala differentiates itself from competitors by offering a seamless integration of a smart oven and a subscription meal service, ensuring that meals are specifically designed for optimal cooking in their oven. The company's goal is to provide convenient, nutritious meal options while fostering a positive work culture and supporting its employees.

Company Stage

Series C

Total Funding

$69.6M

Headquarters

Chicago, Illinois

Founded

2017

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

5%

1 year growth

0%

2 year growth

38%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Increased demand for smart kitchen appliances boosts Tovala's growth potential.
  • Remote work trends drive demand for convenient home-cooked meal solutions like Tovala.
  • Tovala's recent $30M funding supports expansion and technological advancements.

What critics are saying

  • Competition from companies like June and Brava may impact Tovala's market share.
  • Rising raw material costs could affect Tovala's pricing strategy.
  • Shifts towards DIY meal kits may reduce demand for Tovala's meal service.

What makes Tovala unique

  • Tovala combines a smart oven with a meal delivery service for convenience.
  • The Tovala Smart Oven automates cooking through QR code scanning for effortless meals.
  • Tovala targets health-conscious consumers with chef-crafted, nutritious meals and smart technology.

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