Culinary Apprentice
Founded in 2013, Home Chef is the leading meal solutions company with both a retail and online presence. Available online at homechef.com and in retail at more than 2,100 Kroger grocery stores, Home Chef is committed to inspiring and enabling more people to cook simple, delicious meals, no matter how busy they are.
In 2023, Home Chef introduced a new brand, Tempo! Tempo features a rotating selection of ready-to-heat meals delivered directly to your door. These meals are better-for-you versions of familiar favorites, designed to save you time and reduce stress while maintaining a healthy lifestyle. Our Tempo menu includes options that are protein-packed, fiber-rich, calorie and carb conscious, keto-friendly, and dietitian-approved.
Similar to our recipes, we recognize that variety is the spice of life, and therefore, our employees also bring their uniqueness and color to our fantastic team. We’re eager to work with humble team players and pragmatic next-level thinkers to innovate on Home Chef’s offerings.
This role is part of a two-person team within the Culinary department supporting essential daily operation. The culinary apprentice will be asked to prepare daily shopping lists, shop for groceries according to specifications for 24-36 meals daily, write recipes with chef guidance, cook proteins/ingredients for product sampling, and assist in basic food photography work.
Detailed Responsibilities
Kitchen Operations
- Manage grocery process, including making list, shopping, and putting away groceries, as well as sourcing last minute items
- Order kitchen supplies, including speciality ingredients & kitchen equipment, directly from suppliers, production facilities and/or online sources
- Maintain kitchen inventory, including knowledge of where items are located, as well as tracking/storing items that are needed both near and long term
Recipe Development Support
- Cook and “write” recipes, as assigned on a weekly basis, with a focus on providing feedback on overall customer experience
- Take step shots and operate camera equipment under guidance of food photographer
- Test recipe techniques and changes on an as needed basis
- Assist Recipe Development Team with various tasks and assignments as needed
- Prepare items in new ingredient/product sampling process as needed
New Meal Development
- Taste and provide feedback daily on all meals chefs develop, including red meat, vegetarian, soy, seafood, shellfish, and pork (with limited exceptions)
- Analyze customer comments and make recommendations on ways to improve
Qualifications
The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability needed for this role. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities.
- Up to one year of post-high school training such as in a business school, community college or vocational training.
- Culinary background strongly preferred
- Strong understanding of food
- High attention to detail: must adhere exactly to shopping list & Home Chef cooking specifications
- ServSafe certified or strong understanding of sanitary practices
- Required to carry bags of groceries through elevator daily (carts available)
- Must be able to taste and provide thorough feedback on every meal and ingredient sample test in the kitchen, including vegetarian, pork, chicken, steak, and seafood meals, as well as meals with dairy and added sugar
More About Us
Perks and Benefits
- Candidates can experience Home Chef as a customer - enter promo code PEOPLE30 for $30 off your first order!
- Medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance available
- Paid holidays, sick time and vacation time
- 401k program
- Flexible spending accounts for qualified medical, dependent care, parking, or transit expenses
How We Work Together
We are humble team players.
We are warm and gracious with team members and customers. We seek feedback to improve ourselves - and respectfully listen to and accept input.
We are pragmatic next-level thinkers.
We come up with novel and unique ideas. We explore new strategies to avoid being constrained by conventional thinking.
We take ownership.
We approach ambiguous problems, prepared to dive in, get curious, and learn more. We are results-driven, always challenging ourselves to exceed goals.
Be at Home at Home Chef
We all show up authentically at Home Chef. Our team includes individuals with a variety of identities, backgrounds, and perspectives. You can trust that you’ll be able to bring your whole self to an inclusive and enjoyable workplace.
We welcome people of all races, colors, religions, national origin or ancestry, sex (including sexual identity), age, physical or mental disabilities, pregnancy, veteran or military status, unfavorable discharge from military service, genetic information, sexual orientation, marital status, order of protection status, citizenship status, arrest record or expunged/sealed convictions, or any other legally recognized protected basis under federal, state, or local law.
Home Chef is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, Home Chef will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact our People team at hr@homechef.com.
Home Chef offers the base salary range as posted below, with the exact offer depending on factors such as geographic location, experience, skills, and internal equity. While compensation is within the provided range, it is not typical for offers to be made at the upper end. In addition to base salary, Home Chef provides a comprehensive benefits package, including healthcare coverage, 401k match, and paid time off.
Illinois Pay Range
$40,000 - $42,000 USD
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