Full-Time

RTH Production Associate

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

On-site in Bedford Park, IL; 1st shift 7:00 AM–3:30 PM; Saturdays and Sundays off.

Category
Operations & Logistics (1)

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Requirements
  • HS Diploma preferred but not required
  • 6+ months of production/warehouse environment preferred
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and with others as a team
Responsibilities
  • Perform tasks according to standard operating procedures and best practices. Some tasks include labeling assigned packaging, portioning ingredients to their appropriate measurements and meal bagging correct quantities as given by Line Lead and/or Team Lead.
  • Must be able to work in a fast paced work environment and reach daily goals given to by Supervisor.
  • Must be detail oriented and maintain a clean workspace.
  • Must follow GMP and PPE standards as required in the RTE and RTH area such as; safety goggles, blue aprons and white plastic sleeves, captive footwear.
  • Must report any damages, missing parts or foreign materials immediately to FSQA / Leadership.
  • Must follow all recipes and instructions to create compound ingredients in correct proportions.
  • Bring up improvement ideas to RTH leadership and continuously work to improve!
  • When not assisting with RTH specific tasks, associate is required to execute normal production functions / tasks or as assigned.
  • Must be able to receive direction from Supervisor, Line Lead and/or Team Lead to fulfill production requirements.
  • Must label packaging at the standard average rate.
  • Must know how to use proper measuring utensils to portion ingredients.
  • Must have strong attention to detail while picking ingredients in the meal bagging/kitting process.
  • Ability to transition between tasks when needed.
  • Must work at a fast pace with strong attention to detail.
  • Ability to work as a team to reach shipping goals.
  • Required to follow all GMPs while onsite at the facilities.
  • Must keep work area clean at all times and assist in EOD clean ups.
  • Follow the facility GMPs and help enforce them throughout the facility.
  • Support the efforts of the company to maintain our food safety system (SQF) and quality programs.
  • Adheres to all safety guidelines (i.e. proper lifting techniques)

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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