Full-Time

Sanitation Associate

Home Chef

Home Chef

1,001-5,000 employees

Subscription-based meal kit delivery service

Compensation Overview

$20.75/hr

San Bernardino, CA, USA

In Person

Bachelor's

Category
Cleaning & Custodial Services (1)
Required Skills
GMP

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Requirements
  • Fluency in Spanish and English is preferred.
  • At least 2 years of experience working in the food industry.
  • A general high school degree or equivalent, such as a GED, is required.
  • A high school diploma is preferred.
  • The role requires wearing proper personal protective equipment and following all health and safety regulations.
Responsibilities
  • Maintain cleanliness and a food-safe environment in the food processing facility.
  • Maintain janitorial equipment in a clean, organized, and safe manner.
  • Empty trash cans, replace liners, and clean and sanitize receptacles daily.
  • Sweep, mop, scrub, and dry-clean floors, including use of a floor scrubber where applicable.
  • Clean and wipe down racks, metal tables, walls during deep cleaning, sinks, and other facility surfaces.
  • Restock vinyl gloves, chemicals, and other sanitation supplies.
  • Clean, wash, and sanitize production utensils, bus tubs, red crates, and blue dollies.
  • Mix water and cleaning chemicals according to specifications to prepare cleaning solutions.
  • Check for leaks, drips, and condensation in refrigerated and frozen areas.
  • Clean food manufacturing machinery according to standard operating procedures.
  • Remove ice accumulation from freezer floors, walls, and cooling units.
  • Test sanitizer using Hydrion test strips to measure parts per million in the sanitation solution.
  • Clean the Tub Washer according to standard operating procedures.
  • Follow facility good manufacturing practices and help enforce them throughout the facility.
  • Support the company’s food safety system and quality programs.
  • Arrive at the scheduled time and follow the time-off request procedure.
  • Communicate professionally and respectfully with co-workers.
  • Escalate attitude issues among janitors to the Food Safety, Quality Assurance Manager.
  • Work with production teams throughout the day.
  • Travel is not required.

Home Chef delivers meal kits with pre-portioned ingredients and step-by-step recipes to subscribers’ homes, saving time for busy households. Subscribers sign up for a plan, choose how many meals per week, and receive a box with ingredients and instructions; one-time purchases and gift cards offer flexible options, and grocery retailer partnerships broaden reach. The service differentiates itself through time-saving convenience, a broad, diverse menu that covers different dietary needs, and flexible purchasing plus retail partnerships. The goal is to help modern households enjoy home-cooked meals with fresh ingredients without the planning and shopping burden.

Company Size

1,001-5,000

Company Stage

Acquired

Total Funding

$57M

Headquarters

Chicago, Illinois

Founded

2013

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What believers are saying

  • Home Chef launched Giada De Laurentiis and Wishbone Kitchen menus in 2026.
  • The refreshed Home Chef site advertises 35+ meals weekly and 18 Extras.
  • Kroger's 2026 results show profit growth, supporting continued funding for Home Chef operations.

What critics are saying

  • HelloFresh Group controls about 78% of U.S. meal-kit share, crushing Home Chef's pricing power.
  • Home Chef relies on constant discounts; full-price churn spikes after intro offers end.
  • Kroger can deprioritize Home Chef during margin pressure, risking investment cuts or a future sale.

What makes Home Chef unique

  • Kroger-owned Home Chef sells online and through 2,500+ Kroger stores nationwide.
  • Its menu breadth spans traditional kits, Family meals, extras, and customization.
  • Celebrity collaborations with Giada De Laurentiis and Gordon Ramsay keep brand relevance high.

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Benefits

Vision insurance

Dental insurance

Health insurance

401(k) match

Casual wear

Weekly credit toward lunch provided

Produce and snacks

Employee discount

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Fun workspace

FSA

Flexible hours

Flexible PTO

Growth & Insights and Company News

Headcount

6 month growth

22%

1 year growth

22%

2 year growth

22%
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