Kitchen Associate

HelloFresh • Aurora, IL

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About The Position

Factor, a brand of HelloFresh, is seeking a Kitchen Associate. Team members accurately prepare and pack ingredients for at-home recipe meal kits. The role involves cold food preparation, portioning ingredients, packing weekly recipe ingredients, organizing packaging materials, following GMP policies, communicating safety concerns, and performing cleaning and general warehouse maintenance. Responsibilities may be adjusted or reassigned to meet changing business needs and operational requirements.

The listed shifts are Thursday–Sunday, 4:00 AM–2:30 PM; Friday–Monday, 4:00 AM–2:30 PM; Saturday–Tuesday, 4:00 AM–2:30 PM; or Thursday–Sunday, 2:15 PM–12:45 AM. The role requires standing for 8–12 hours per shift, grasping objects, lifting up to 50 pounds, and working in a cold prep area in a 35-degree walk-in refrigerator, as well as withstanding temperatures from 30 to 80 degrees Fahrenheit.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Attention to detail and quality control.
• Ability to work both as part of a team and individually.
• Ability to read, write, and understand English.
• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Ability to stand and work for 8–12 hours per shift.
• Ability to grasp objects and lift up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to work in a cold prep area in a walk-in refrigerator kept at 35 degrees Fahrenheit.
• Ability to withstand temperatures ranging from 30 to 80 degrees Fahrenheit.

Responsibilities

• Perform cold food preparation, including chopping, slicing, and portioning.
• Portion ingredients into individual food packaging.
• Carefully pack weekly recipe ingredients into a standard shipping box.
• Apply stickers to, construct, and organize packaging materials.
• Follow GMP policies.
• Promptly communicate safety-related issues and concerns.
• Perform cleaning and general warehouse maintenance.
• Perform other functions as determined by management.

Benefits

• 401(k) with company match that vests immediately upon participation.
• Comprehensive health and wellness benefits, with options at $0 monthly, effective the first day of employment.
• Up to 85% discount on HelloFresh, Green Chef, Everyplate, and Factor_ meal plan subscriptions.
• Access to seven Employee Resource Groups, including groups for BIPOC, women, veterans, parents, and LGBTQ+ employees.
• Inclusive, collaborative, and dynamic work environment in a fast-paced, mission-driven company.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED