Contract

Decanter

Tempo

Posted on 8/18/2026

Home Chef

Home Chef

1,001-5,000 employees

Subscription-based meal kit delivery service

Compensation Overview

$21.25/hr

San Bernardino, CA, USA

In Person

Category
Operations & Logistics (1)
Required Skills
Microsoft Office
Inventory Management

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Requirements
  • A general high school degree or equivalent, such as a GED.
  • Computer skills including PC or laptop use, Microsoft Office, and basic typing.
  • Strong math and counting skills.
  • Training in SafetyChain to take and verify critical control points and complete tote-weight inventory forms.
  • Training in Ops Apps to submit and maintain inventory records.
Responsibilities
  • Own and manage product coming out of the blast chiller by documenting, organizing, weighing, labeling, and properly storing it before production use or placement in work-in-process storage.
  • Manage work-in-process racks and the decant zone so products are clearly labeled, assigned a designated location, and updated throughout the shipping week.
  • Ensure all materials needed for decanting are available before each shift and manage and maintain the equipment.
  • Organize speed racks from the blast chiller by item and meal to support proper decanting documentation.
  • Maintain and organize work-in-process racks so they flow with production.
  • Verify sauce labels are correct, cover each pan with a lid, and place sauces in the designated site area.
  • Clear and fully decant all racks at the end of each shift so the area is ready for the following shift or day.
  • Use SafetyChain and Ops Apps to audit current inventory.

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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Simplify's Take

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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