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.

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. 

As of April 2022, we have returned to our renovated headquarters at the Old Post Office in a hybrid capacity. The amount of days required in office will be based on the function of the role and team. As the COVID-19 situation evolves in the US and worldwide, we are taking all the necessary precautions, per the CDC guidelines, to keep our employees and customers safe.

The Corporate Quality Assurance Manager - Program Compliance partners with the VP of FSQA to advance the food safety and quality agenda through the development and implementation of policies and programs that facilitate the achievement of Home Chef Food Safety and Quality goals. The role works with in-plant and corporate resources to ensure proper implementation and training of all food safety and quality programs, and mitigating food safety and quality risks. The Corporate Quality Assurance Manager - Program Compliance will manage corporate Food Safety and Quality resources and partner with plan teams to coordinate the consistent development , execution and monitoring of programs.

Development and Implementation of Policies and Programs:

• Work with VP of FSQA to align on Home Chef’s food safety and quality vision, goals, and priorities
• Provide guidance to site FSQA teams to mitigate food safety, sanitation and quality risk 
• Oversee the development, implementation, review, and maintenance of the SQF System, including food safety and quality fundamentals, and the food safety and quality plans in accordance with FSMA
• Work closely alongside plant and corporate teams to implement new food safety and quality programs or roll out changes to existing programs as they relate to food safety, quality, and/or sanitation
• Manage communication with plant and corporate stakeholders regarding new or updated programsLead site specialists and superintendents through policy and program development and improvement
• Serve as point person for leading investigations on any major food safety, quality and sanitation issues, escalating to VP of FSQA as necessary

Manage Corporate Food Safety and Quality Resources:

• Ensure Corporate Food Safety and Quality resources are communicating effectively with other departments, and the plant FSQA teams
• Manage Corporate Food Safety and Quality team members, providing guidance and ensuring progress on team’s projects and priorities (e.g., SQF implementation, Quality Management, Compliance)

Serve as Corporate FSQA Team Lead for Operations Led Process Improvements:

• Provides leadership and is an active member of project teams to ensure food safety concerns are addressed at assigned plants
• Serve as point person, representing FSQA Team for all major changes in tools and/or systems (i.e. Quality Management System)
• Anticipate impacts to food safety, quality, and/or sanitation as new products and/or processes are introduced, generate solutions to address needs
• Keep FSQA Leadership Team up to date on all process changes and/or improvements, providing guidance to site teams

Qualifications:

• Minimum Bachelor’s degree is food science, food technology, microbiology or a related field
• 5+ years experience in quality assurance, food safety, food distribution, food manufacturing, supply chain or related field
• HACCP certification and experience maintaining HACCP program strongly preferred
• SQF Practitioner certification preferred
• Previous experience with GFSI, SQF and USDA audits
• Understanding of Food Safety regulations, laws, and best practices including those from FDA, USDA, and other state and local entities
• Knowledge of food microbiology, food safety, and food defense
• Experience developing, implementing, and maintaining food safety programs
• 2+ years experience managing and coaching a team, ability to influence others
• Exceptional written, verbal and interpersonal skills; assertive, yet collaborative
• Self-starter who is results-oriented, resourceful, and takes initiative
• If not already obtained, must complete PCQI and HACCP training within 3 months of hire




The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill, ability and/or other characteristics needed for this role. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities.

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Perks/Benefits:

- Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance – benefits start the 1st day of the month following your start date 

- Company paid Life Insurance, Short Term Disability and Long Term Disability

- 401k Employer match - 50% on the $1, up to 6% of the employee's earnings 

- We offer flexible spending accounts (FSA) for qualified Medical, Dependent Care, Parking, or Transit expenses

- Flexible paid time off (PTO) policy, plus sick days 

- Generous Parental Leave 

- Great Work/Life Balance – We value and support each individual team member

- Quarterly company-wide “Town Hall” meetings 

- Ongoing professional development opportunities by level and function

- Your choice of Windows or Mac laptop, plus an extra screen 

- Onsite gym 

- Weekly Fooda credit

- Newly renovated office in the historic Old Main Post Office which is located close to multiple Metra and CTA options

- Employee discounts through Perkspot

- Discounts on Home Chef meal kits and at Kroger stores

- Casual dress in a fun, friendly and collaborative work environment

Candidates can experience Home Chef as a customer - enter promo code PEOPLE30 for $30 off your first order!

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 [email protected].

Home Chef is an equal opportunity employer.

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