Full-Time

Production Associate

2nd Shift, Days Off: Saturday & Sunday

Home Chef

Home Chef

1,001-5,000 employees

Subscription-based meal kit delivery service

Compensation Overview

$17.75/hr

Bedford Park, IL, USA

In Person

Bachelor's

Category
Operations & Logistics (1)
Required Skills
GMP

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Requirements
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and with others as a team.
  • Ability to follow standard operating procedures, best practices, recipes, instructions, Good Manufacturing Practices, personal protective equipment standards, food-safety requirements, quality programs, and safety guidelines.
  • Ability to maintain a clean workspace and work area.
  • Ability to receive direction from a Supervisor, Line Lead, and/or Team Lead to fulfill production requirements.
  • Ability to use proper measuring utensils to portion ingredients.
  • Strong attention to detail while picking ingredients in the meal bagging and kitting process.
  • Ability to transition between tasks when needed.
  • Ability to work at a fast pace and work as part of a team to reach shipping goals.
  • Ability to perform proper lifting techniques.
  • Ability to work the scheduled second shift from 4:00 PM to 12:30 AM, with Saturday and Sunday as designated days off.
Responsibilities
  • Perform tasks according to standard operating procedures and best practices, including labeling assigned packaging, portioning ingredients to appropriate measurements, and bagging meals in the correct quantities.
  • Assist with ready-to-heat responsibilities and complete normal production functions or other assigned tasks when not assisting with ready-to-heat-specific work.
  • Meet daily goals assigned by the Supervisor.
  • Follow Good Manufacturing Practices and personal protective equipment standards in the ready-to-eat and ready-to-heat areas, including use of safety goggles, blue aprons, white plastic sleeves, and captive footwear.
  • Report damages, missing parts, or foreign materials immediately to Food Safety and Quality Assurance or leadership.
  • Follow recipes and instructions to create compound ingredients in correct proportions.
  • Label packaging at the standard average rate.
  • Pick ingredients during the meal bagging and kitting process.
  • Work at a fast pace during shipping and help the team reach shipping goals.
  • Keep the work area clean and assist with end-of-day cleanups.
  • Follow facility Good Manufacturing Practices and help enforce them throughout the facility.
  • Support the company's food-safety system and Safe Quality Food and quality programs.
  • Adhere to all safety guidelines, including proper lifting techniques.
Desired Qualifications
  • A high school diploma.
  • At least six months of experience in a production or warehouse environment.

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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