Production Cook / Mixer Operator

Tovala • Chicago, IL

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Tovala is a food-tech company that is reinventing home cooking by combining hardware, software, and fresh food delivery to make it simple for consumers to prepare and enjoy delicious, home-cooked meals. The company has successfully differentiated itself in the meal delivery market, achieving strong customer retention, engagement, and NPS. Tovala has raised over $100 million from investors and fosters a culture that supports growth, personal development, and camaraderie. The Production Cook / Mixer Operator works in a high-volume, bulk-batch manufacturing environment, responsible for scaling and preparing sauces and mixes. This role involves a multi-batch production process, with individual batches frequently reaching up to 600 pounds. Team members are expected to maintain ownership of all aspects of assigned recipes from staging through completion and to achieve satisfactory efficiency performance ratings after training. A primary focus is ensuring recipes are executed according to Tovala's established quality, safety, and efficiency standards.

Requirements

• Ability to read and follow recipes written in English
• Ability to perform basic math calculations
• Ability to accurately measure both dry and liquid ingredients in small and large quantities
• Strong attention to detail and process adherence
• Ability to work safely in a fast-paced manufacturing environment
• Food certifications

Responsibilities

• Prepare food components, sauces, and batch mixes according to approved formulas and production schedules
• Accurately scale and measure large quantities of raw ingredients
• Operate cooking and mixing equipment safely and efficiently, including: kettles, tilt skillets, ovens, tumblers, manca mixer, stand blender, kettle pump
• Execute recipes in accordance with Tovala’s established processes, procedures, and quality expectations
• Maintain ownership of assigned recipes from start to completion
• Follow Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs) and sanitation requirements at all times
• Perform additional duties as assigned to support production operations
• Report any food safety and quality problems to personnel with authority to initiate action
• Follow and uphold procedures outlined in the Food Safety Plan and the Food Quality Plan and any other programs that support the SQF system and other 3rd party programs/audits
• Responsible for taking necessary action on all food safety and quality problems reported or observed
• Ensure a trained designee is appointed to cover for absences or vacancies

Benefits

• Flexible paid time off (with a minimum of 15 days off you are highly encouraged to take)
• Comprehensive healthcare coverage we really invest in
• 401k with match
• Free Tovala Smart Oven and discounted Tovala meals
• Paid holidays and our winter holiday office shutdown where the offices and facilities close for a week around Christmas and New Years
• Various other perks - recognition programs, continued learning stipend, casual dress code, in-office coffee, snacks and drinks, and Tovala swag

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 11-50 employees