[{"additionalPlain":"Our Values \nPut the Team First: We put what is best for the broader team ahead of what is best for ourselves or our immediate department. \nGet S#!t Done (Well): We celebrate people at all levels for delivering high impact work that expands the bounds of what we're able to do. \nConnect the Dots: We engage with curiosity to learn how our work impacts others so that we can problem-solve holistically and work collaboratively. \nBe Direct: We share our perspective openly and directly, even when it feels difficult to do so. Embrace the Obstacles: We rise to meet challenges with a sense of urgency, resolve, and optimism. Champion the Customer: We consider and prioritize our customer in all of our decisions. \nAt Tovala we're committed to building a workplace that represents a variety of backgrounds, skills, and perspectives and do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. Everyone is welcome here.\n","additional":"\n
Our Values
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Put the Team First: We put what is best for the broader team ahead of what is best for ourselves or our immediate department.
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Get S#!t Done (Well): We celebrate people at all levels for delivering high impact work that expands the bounds of what we're able to do.
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Connect the Dots: We engage with curiosity to learn how our work impacts others so that we can problem-solve holistically and work collaboratively.
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Be Direct: We share our perspective openly and directly, even when it feels difficult to do so. Embrace the Obstacles: We rise to meet challenges with a sense of urgency, resolve, and optimism. Champion the Customer: We consider and prioritize our customer in all of our decisions.
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At Tovala we're committed to building a workplace that represents a variety of backgrounds, skills, and perspectives and do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. Everyone is welcome here.
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About Tovala
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We’re Tovala, a food-tech company reinventing home cooking to save consumers time. Through an innovative combination of hardware, software, and fresh food delivery, we make it incredibly simple for anyone to prepare and enjoy delicious, home-cooked meals without sacrificing time to do whatever matters to them. Through our superior technology, product experience and food quality, we have separated Tovala from the busy pack of other meal delivery businesses. In the process, we’ve amassed a loyal, rapidly growing following and our retention, product engagement and customer NPS are all best-in-class. We’ve raised over $100mm from great investors like Left Lane Capital, Origin Ventures, Y Combinator and Comcast Ventures and have invested strongly in building a unique culture that fosters growth, personal development and camaraderie.
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Starting Pay: $18.50/hour
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Why Team Members Love Working Here
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Additional $0.25/hour raise opportunity every 3 months
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Employee of the Month award — $150 gift card
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Culture Champ Award — $350 gift card (quarterly)
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Automatic entry into annual raffles with great prizes
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Paid winter holiday shutdown (one week around Christmas time)
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Full-Time:
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4 days on / 3 days off — ask us about this rotation
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5-day schedule — Thursdays & Sundays off
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5-day schedule — Wednesdays & Sundays off
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Saturdays only —Great for earning extra income
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Friday, Saturday & Monday — weekend-focused, 3 days/week
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Portion vegetables, grains, spices, and sauces into containers
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Inspect food products for quality and accuracy
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Assemble and package meals for shipping
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Label finished products for delivery
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Maintain a clean and safe work environment
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Work with the team to meet daily production goals
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High school diploma or GED preferred
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Previous food production or manufacturing experience preferred, but not required
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Ability to follow written and verbal instructions
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Ability to weigh, measure, and portion food accurately
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Basic arithmetic and counting skills
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Standing and/or walking for 8+ hours per shift in a refrigerated environment (39°F)
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Frequently lifting, pushing, and/or pulling up to 25 pounds
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Use of hands and fingers for repetitive tasks and fine manipulation
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Vision required for food handling and machine operation
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Personal protective equipment required for food safety
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Medical, dental, and vision insurance beginning the first month after hire
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401(k)
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Paid birthday off
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Company-paid life insurance and short-term disability
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Paid holidays
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Company equity that vests over four years
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Tovala oven and discounted meal plan after 90 days
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About Tovala
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We’re Tovala, a food-tech company reinventing home cooking to save consumers time. Through an innovative combination of hardware, software, and fresh food delivery, we make it incredibly simple for anyone to prepare and enjoy delicious, home-cooked meals without sacrificing time to do whatever matters to them. Through our superior technology, product experience and food quality, we have separated Tovala from the busy pack of other meal delivery businesses. In the process, we’ve amassed a loyal, rapidly growing following and our retention, product engagement and customer NPS are all best-in-class. We’ve raised over $100mm from great investors like Left Lane Capital, Origin Ventures, Y Combinator and Comcast Ventures and have invested strongly in building a unique culture that fosters growth, personal development and camaraderie.
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We’re Tovala, a food-tech company reinventing home cooking to save consumers time. Through an innovative combination of hardware, software, and fresh food delivery, we make it incredibly simple for anyone to prepare and enjoy delicious, home-cooked meals without sacrificing time to do whatever matters to them. Through our superior technology, product experience and food quality, we have separated Tovala from the busy pack of other meal delivery businesses. In the process, we’ve amassed a loyal, rapidly growing following and our retention, product engagement and customer NPS are all best-in-class. We’ve raised over $100mm from great investors like Left Lane Capital, Origin Ventures, Y Combinator and Comcast Ventures and have invested strongly in building a unique culture that fosters growth, personal development and camaraderie.
\nWe’re seeking a Copywriter to help evolve and strengthen our brand voice, maintain consistency across the customer journey, and uncover new ways to connect with our audience through clear, compelling storytelling.
\nHere is how you will spend your time at Tovala:
\n\n- Write clear, engaging, and on-brand copy across a variety of marketing channels, including email, social, web, and paid media
\n- Learn and apply Tovala’s brand voice and tone across different touchpoints in the customer journey
\n- Collaborate with cross-functional partners to develop creative work that supports Tovala’s mission
\n- Be the voice of the customer. Leverage learnings from consumer insights to inform your work
\n- Edit and refine your work with a focus on brand voice, clarity, and consistency
\n- Explore different creative approaches and contribute ideas during brainstorming and concept development
\n- Stay curious about industry trends, culture, and the competitive landscape to help inform creative thinking
\n- Manage multiple projects and deadlines while staying collaborative, organized, and eager to learn
\n- Use emerging technologies like AI as a research and exploratory tool to quickly understand market and consumer trends, storytelling inroads, and other information that can provide efficiency in developing your broader creative thinking
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\nAbout You:
\n\n- 3-5 years of copywriting experience in-house or at an external agency
\n- The ability to simplify complex ideas into messaging that is easy to understand
\n- A portfolio showcasing strong writing skills and creative thinking across D2C marketing channels
\n- Basic understanding of key marketing channels, and excitement to keep learning how creative drives performance
\n- A strong grasp of tone and the ability to write with clarity, personality, and purpose
\n- Strong storytelling instincts, and an ability to write in a way that connects with customers
\n- Clear communication skills, strong curiosity, and willingness to ask the right questions to learn
\n- The understanding that feedback is a gift, and desire to grow through collaboration and mentorship
\n- A collaborative, proactive attitude and excitement to contribute ideas to the creative process
\n- Curiosity to think beyond the brief and explore opportunities that strengthen the brand and customer experience
\n- An ego-free attitude, and willingness to dive into tasks big, small, and everything in between
\n- A learner mindset with enthusiasm for building both creative and strategic skills over time
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\nLocation
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Compensation & Benefits:
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\n- $65,000 - $75,000 a year
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Tovala uses market data, geography, and placement of internal employees to determine salary. Additionally, we offer all employees real ownership in the company in the form of a competitive equity package.
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\n- Flexible paid time off (with a minimum of 15 days off you are highly encouraged to take)
\n- Comprehensive healthcare coverage we really invest in
\n- 401k with match
\n- Free Tovala Smart Oven and discounted Tovala meals
\n- Paid holidays and our winter holiday office shutdown where the offices and facilities close for a week around Christmas and New Years
\n- Various other perks - recognition programs, continued learning stipend, casual dress code, in-office coffee, snacks and drinks, and Tovala swag
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Our Values
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> Put the Team First: We put what is best for the broader team ahead of what is best for ourselves or our immediate department.
\n
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> Get S#!t Done (Well): We celebrate people at all levels for delivering high impact work that expands the bounds of what we’re able to do.
\n
\n
> Connect the Dots: We engage with curiosity to learn how our work impacts others so that we can problem-solve holistically and work collaboratively.
\n
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> Be Direct: We share our perspective openly and directly, even when it feels difficult to do so.
\n
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> Embrace the Obstacles: We rise to meet challenges with a sense of urgency, resolve, and optimism.
\n
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> Champion the Customer: We consider and prioritize our customer in all of our decisions
\n
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At Tovala we‘re committed to building a workplace that represents a variety of backgrounds, skills, and perspectives and do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. Everyone is welcome here!
\n
We’re Tovala, a food-tech company reinventing home cooking to save consumers time. Through an innovative combination of hardware, software, and fresh food delivery, we make it incredibly simple for anyone to prepare and enjoy delicious, home-cooked meals without sacrificing time to do whatever matters to them. Through our superior technology, product experience and food quality, we have separated Tovala from the busy pack of other meal delivery businesses. In the process, we’ve amassed a loyal, rapidly growing following and our retention, product engagement and customer NPS are all best-in-class. We’ve raised over $100mm from great investors like Left Lane Capital, Origin Ventures, Y Combinator and Comcast Ventures and have invested strongly in building a unique culture that fosters growth, personal development and camaraderie.
\nWe’re seeking a Copywriter to help evolve and strengthen our brand voice, maintain consistency across the customer journey, and uncover new ways to connect with our audience through clear, compelling storytelling.
\nHere is how you will spend your time at Tovala:
\n\n- Write clear, engaging, and on-brand copy across a variety of marketing channels, including email, social, web, and paid media
\n- Learn and apply Tovala’s brand voice and tone across different touchpoints in the customer journey
\n- Collaborate with cross-functional partners to develop creative work that supports Tovala’s mission
\n- Be the voice of the customer. Leverage learnings from consumer insights to inform your work
\n- Edit and refine your work with a focus on brand voice, clarity, and consistency
\n- Explore different creative approaches and contribute ideas during brainstorming and concept development
\n- Stay curious about industry trends, culture, and the competitive landscape to help inform creative thinking
\n- Manage multiple projects and deadlines while staying collaborative, organized, and eager to learn
\n- Use emerging technologies like AI as a research and exploratory tool to quickly understand market and consumer trends, storytelling inroads, and other information that can provide efficiency in developing your broader creative thinking
\n
\nAbout You:
\n\n- 3-5 years of copywriting experience in-house or at an external agency
\n- The ability to simplify complex ideas into messaging that is easy to understand
\n- A portfolio showcasing strong writing skills and creative thinking across D2C marketing channels
\n- Basic understanding of key marketing channels, and excitement to keep learning how creative drives performance
\n- A strong grasp of tone and the ability to write with clarity, personality, and purpose
\n- Strong storytelling instincts, and an ability to write in a way that connects with customers
\n- Clear communication skills, strong curiosity, and willingness to ask the right questions to learn
\n- The understanding that feedback is a gift, and desire to grow through collaboration and mentorship
\n- A collaborative, proactive attitude and excitement to contribute ideas to the creative process
\n- Curiosity to think beyond the brief and explore opportunities that strengthen the brand and customer experience
\n- An ego-free attitude, and willingness to dive into tasks big, small, and everything in between
\n- A learner mindset with enthusiasm for building both creative and strategic skills over time
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\nLocation
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Compensation & Benefits:
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\n- $65,000 - $75,000 a year
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Tovala uses market data, geography, and placement of internal employees to determine salary. Additionally, we offer all employees real ownership in the company in the form of a competitive equity package.
\n
\n- Flexible paid time off (with a minimum of 15 days off you are highly encouraged to take)
\n- Comprehensive healthcare coverage we really invest in
\n- 401k with match
\n- Free Tovala Smart Oven and discounted Tovala meals
\n- Paid holidays and our winter holiday office shutdown where the offices and facilities close for a week around Christmas and New Years
\n- Various other perks - recognition programs, continued learning stipend, casual dress code, in-office coffee, snacks and drinks, and Tovala swag
\n
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Our Values
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> Put the Team First: We put what is best for the broader team ahead of what is best for ourselves or our immediate department.
\n
\n
> Get S#!t Done (Well): We celebrate people at all levels for delivering high impact work that expands the bounds of what we’re able to do.
\n
\n
> Connect the Dots: We engage with curiosity to learn how our work impacts others so that we can problem-solve holistically and work collaboratively.
\n
\n
> Be Direct: We share our perspective openly and directly, even when it feels difficult to do so.
\n
\n
> Embrace the Obstacles: We rise to meet challenges with a sense of urgency, resolve, and optimism.
\n
\n
> Champion the Customer: We consider and prioritize our customer in all of our decisions
\n
\n
At Tovala we‘re committed to building a workplace that represents a variety of backgrounds, skills, and perspectives and do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. Everyone is welcome here!
\n
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Compensation & Benefits:
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Tovala uses market data, geography, and placement of internal employees to determine salary. Additionally, we offer all employees real ownership in the company in the form of a competitive equity package.
\n
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- Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) & Sick Pay benefits
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- Comprehensive healthcare coverage we really invest in
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- 401k with match
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- Free Tovala Smart Oven and discounted Tovala meals
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- Paid holidays and our winter facility shutdown where the facility closes for a week around Christmas and New Years
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- Various other perks - recognition programs, continued learning stipend, casual dress code, Tovala swag, etc.
\n
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Our Values
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> Put the Team First: We put what is best for the broader team ahead of what is best for ourselves or our immediate department.
\n
\n
> Get S#!t Done (Well): We celebrate people at all levels for delivering high impact work that expands the bounds of what we’re able to do.
\n
\n
> Connect the Dots: We engage with curiosity to learn how our work impacts others so that we can problem-solve holistically and work collaboratively.
\n
\n
> Be Direct: We share our perspective openly and directly, even when it feels difficult to do so.
\n
\n
> Embrace the Obstacles: We rise to meet challenges with a sense of urgency, resolve, and optimism.
\n
\n
> Champion the Customer: We consider and prioritize our customer in all of our decisions
\n
\n
At Tovala we‘re committed to building a workplace that represents a variety of backgrounds, skills, and perspectives and do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. Everyone is welcome here!
\n
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We’re Tovala, a food-tech company reinventing home cooking to save consumers time. Through an innovative combination of hardware, software, and fresh food delivery, we make it incredibly simple for anyone to prepare and enjoy delicious, home-cooked meals without sacrificing time to do whatever matters to them. Through our superior technology, product experience and food quality, we have separated Tovala from the busy pack of other meal delivery businesses. In the process, we’ve amassed a loyal, rapidly growing following and our retention, product engagement and customer NPS are all best-in-class. We’ve raised over $100mm from great investors like Left Lane Capital, Origin Ventures, Y Combinator and Comcast Ventures and have invested strongly in building a unique culture that fosters growth, personal development and camaraderie.
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Position Summary:
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The Inventory Associate is responsible for all inbound and outbound products that hit our facility. Day-to-day operations include ensuring that incoming food and non-food deliveries are accurate and meet our high quality, safety, and consistency standards; and that incoming products are received via RF gun and properly stored daily. This individual will be upholding the organization and layout of the warehouse. You will oversee our inventory and notify buyers of shortages or damage of incoming ingredients. Good communication skills are imperative to this role so that procurement and production are notified promptly and can make accommodations accordingly.
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Essential Functions:
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Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.
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Assist facility maintenance projects and repairs, as necessary.
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Complete tasks as assigned on the daily schedule by the end of day.
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Other duties as assigned
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Competencies:
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Strong decision-making, problem-solving, and organizational skills
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Ability to use RF scanners and warehouse management system (WMS)
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Ability to learn and complete all shared responsibilities in the warehouse when assigned
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Education, Experience, Licenses and Certifications:
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Forklift Certification, or willingness to go through certification training
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Food Handlers certification
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Physical Demands
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Able to stand, bend, lift and move intermittently during shifts of 8+ hours
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Comfortable working in hot and cold temperature environments in kitchen, warehouse, and cooler/freezer
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Food Safety Responsibilities:
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Report any food safety and quality problems to personnel with authority to initiate action.
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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.
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Work Environment:
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\n- Production: Space can be crowded with manufacturing equipment. Must remain aware of Forklift traffic. Noisy; some areas can be dusty. May encounter extremes in temperatures.
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We’re Tovala, a food-tech company reinventing home cooking to save consumers time. Through an innovative combination of hardware, software, and fresh food delivery, we make it incredibly simple for anyone to prepare and enjoy delicious, home-cooked meals without sacrificing time to do whatever matters to them. Through our superior technology, product experience and food quality, we have separated Tovala from the busy pack of other meal delivery businesses. In the process, we’ve amassed a loyal, rapidly growing following and our retention, product engagement and customer NPS are all best-in-class. We’ve raised over $100mm from great investors like Left Lane Capital, Origin Ventures, Y Combinator and Comcast Ventures and have invested strongly in building a unique culture that fosters growth, personal development and camaraderie.
\n
Position Summary:
\n
The Inventory Associate is responsible for all inbound and outbound products that hit our facility. Day-to-day operations include ensuring that incoming food and non-food deliveries are accurate and meet our high quality, safety, and consistency standards; and that incoming products are received via RF gun and properly stored daily. This individual will be upholding the organization and layout of the warehouse. You will oversee our inventory and notify buyers of shortages or damage of incoming ingredients. Good communication skills are imperative to this role so that procurement and production are notified promptly and can make accommodations accordingly.
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Essential Functions:
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Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.
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Assist facility maintenance projects and repairs, as necessary.
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Complete tasks as assigned on the daily schedule by the end of day.
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Other duties as assigned
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Competencies:
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Strong decision-making, problem-solving, and organizational skills
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Ability to use RF scanners and warehouse management system (WMS)
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Ability to learn and complete all shared responsibilities in the warehouse when assigned
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Education, Experience, Licenses and Certifications:
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Forklift Certification, or willingness to go through certification training
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Food Handlers certification
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Physical Demands
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Able to stand, bend, lift and move intermittently during shifts of 8+ hours
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Comfortable working in hot and cold temperature environments in kitchen, warehouse, and cooler/freezer
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Food Safety Responsibilities:
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Report any food safety and quality problems to personnel with authority to initiate action.
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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.
\n \n
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Work Environment:
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\n- Production: Space can be crowded with manufacturing equipment. Must remain aware of Forklift traffic. Noisy; some areas can be dusty. May encounter extremes in temperatures.
\n
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Compensation & Benefits:
\n
\n
Tovala uses market data, geography, and placement of internal employees to determine salary. Additionally, we offer all employees real ownership in the company in the form of a competitive equity package.
\n
\n
- Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) & Sick Pay benefits
\n
- Comprehensive healthcare coverage we really invest in
\n
- 401k with match
\n
- Free Tovala Smart Oven and discounted Tovala meals
\n
- Paid holidays and our winter facility shutdown where the facility closes for a week around Christmas and New Years
\n
- Various other perks - recognition programs, continued learning stipend, casual dress code, Tovala swag, etc.
\n
\n
Our Values
\n
\n
> Put the Team First: We put what is best for the broader team ahead of what is best for ourselves or our immediate department.
\n
\n
> Get S#!t Done (Well): We celebrate people at all levels for delivering high impact work that expands the bounds of what we’re able to do.
\n
\n
> Connect the Dots: We engage with curiosity to learn how our work impacts others so that we can problem-solve holistically and work collaboratively.
\n
\n
> Be Direct: We share our perspective openly and directly, even when it feels difficult to do so.
\n
\n
> Embrace the Obstacles: We rise to meet challenges with a sense of urgency, resolve, and optimism.
\n
\n
> Champion the Customer: We consider and prioritize our customer in all of our decisions
\n
\n
At Tovala we‘re committed to building a workplace that represents a variety of backgrounds, skills, and perspectives and do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. Everyone is welcome here!
\n
\n
We’re Tovala, a food-tech company reinventing home cooking to save consumers time. Through an innovative combination of hardware, software, and fresh food delivery, we make it incredibly simple for anyone to prepare and enjoy delicious, home-cooked meals without sacrificing time to do whatever matters to them. Through our superior technology, product experience and food quality, we have separated Tovala from the busy pack of other meal delivery businesses. In the process, we’ve amassed a loyal, rapidly growing following and our retention, product engagement and customer NPS are all best-in-class. We’ve raised over $100mm from great investors like Left Lane Capital, Origin Ventures, Y Combinator and Comcast Ventures and have invested strongly in building a unique culture that fosters growth, personal development and camaraderie.
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Role Summary:
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Production Cook / Mixer Operator at Tovala work in a high-volume, bulk-batch manufacturing environment responsible for scaling and preparing sauces and mixes, using a multi-batch production process, with individual batches frequently reaching up to 600 pounds.
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Team members in this role maintain ownership of all aspects of assigned recipes from staging through completion and are expected to achieve and sustain satisfactory efficiency performance ratings following completion of the training period. Primary responsibilities include ensuring recipes are executed in accordance with Tovala’s established quality, safety, and efficiency standards.
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Essential Functions:
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Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this role.
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Prepare food components, sauces, and batch mixes according to approved formulas and production schedules
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Accurately scale and measure large quantities of raw ingredients
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Operate cooking and mixing equipment safely and efficiently, including:
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kettles
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tilt skillets
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ovens
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tumblers
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manca mixer
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stand blender
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kettle pump
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Execute recipes in accordance with Tovala’s established processes, procedures, and quality expectations
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Maintain ownership of assigned recipes from start to completion
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Follow Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs) and sanitation requirements at all times
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Perform additional duties as assigned to support production operations
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Competencies
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Ability to read and follow recipes written in English
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Ability to perform basic math calculations
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Ability to accurately measure both dry and liquid ingredients in small and large quantities
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Strong attention to detail and process adherence
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Ability to work safely in a fast-paced manufacturing environment
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Education, Experience, Licenses and Certifications:
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Food certifications
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Physical Demands
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Able to lift, push or pull up to fifty (50) pounds.
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Able to stand, bend, lift and move intermittently during shifts of 8+ hours
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Comfortable working in hot and cold temperature environments in the kitchen, warehouse and walk-in cooler for extended periods of time.
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Food Safety Responsibilities:
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Report any food safety and quality problems to personnel with authority to initiate action.
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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.
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Responsible for taking necessary action on all food safety and quality problems reported or observed.
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Ensure a trained designee is appointed to cover for absences or vacancies.
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Work Environment: Production: Space can be crowded with manufacturing equipment. Must remain aware of Forklift traffic. Noisy; some areas can be dusty. May encounter extremes in temperatures.
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We’re Tovala, a food-tech company reinventing home cooking to save consumers time. Through an innovative combination of hardware, software, and fresh food delivery, we make it incredibly simple for anyone to prepare and enjoy delicious, home-cooked meals without sacrificing time to do whatever matters to them. Through our superior technology, product experience and food quality, we have separated Tovala from the busy pack of other meal delivery businesses. In the process, we’ve amassed a loyal, rapidly growing following and our retention, product engagement and customer NPS are all best-in-class. We’ve raised over $100mm from great investors like Left Lane Capital, Origin Ventures, Y Combinator and Comcast Ventures and have invested strongly in building a unique culture that fosters growth, personal development and camaraderie.
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Role Summary:
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Production Cook / Mixer Operator at Tovala work in a high-volume, bulk-batch manufacturing environment responsible for scaling and preparing sauces and mixes, using a multi-batch production process, with individual batches frequently reaching up to 600 pounds.
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Team members in this role maintain ownership of all aspects of assigned recipes from staging through completion and are expected to achieve and sustain satisfactory efficiency performance ratings following completion of the training period. Primary responsibilities include ensuring recipes are executed in accordance with Tovala’s established quality, safety, and efficiency standards.
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Essential Functions:
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Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this role.
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Prepare food components, sauces, and batch mixes according to approved formulas and production schedules
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Accurately scale and measure large quantities of raw ingredients
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Operate cooking and mixing equipment safely and efficiently, including:
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kettles
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tilt skillets
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ovens
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tumblers
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manca mixer
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stand blender
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kettle pump
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Execute recipes in accordance with Tovala’s established processes, procedures, and quality expectations
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Maintain ownership of assigned recipes from start to completion
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Follow Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs) and sanitation requirements at all times
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Perform additional duties as assigned to support production operations
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Competencies
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Ability to read and follow recipes written in English
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Ability to perform basic math calculations
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Ability to accurately measure both dry and liquid ingredients in small and large quantities
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Strong attention to detail and process adherence
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Ability to work safely in a fast-paced manufacturing environment
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Education, Experience, Licenses and Certifications:
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Food certifications
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Physical Demands
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Able to lift, push or pull up to fifty (50) pounds.
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Able to stand, bend, lift and move intermittently during shifts of 8+ hours
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Comfortable working in hot and cold temperature environments in the kitchen, warehouse and walk-in cooler for extended periods of time.
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Food Safety Responsibilities:
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Report any food safety and quality problems to personnel with authority to initiate action.
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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.
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Responsible for taking necessary action on all food safety and quality problems reported or observed.
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Ensure a trained designee is appointed to cover for absences or vacancies.
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Work Environment: Production: Space can be crowded with manufacturing equipment. Must remain aware of Forklift traffic. Noisy; some areas can be dusty. May encounter extremes in temperatures.
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Tovala offers a strong and comprehensive benefits package, including:
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- Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) & Sick Pay benefits
- Regular pay increases
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- Comprehensive healthcare coverage we really invest in
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- 401k with match
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- Free Tovala Smart Oven and discounted Tovala meals
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- Paid holidays and our winter facility shutdown where the facility closes for a week around Christmas and New Years
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- Various other perks - recognition programs, continued learning stipend (for industry-related coursework), casual dress code, Tovala swag, etc.
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Compensation & Benefits:
Tovala uses market data, geography, and placement of internal employees to determine salary. Additionally, we offer all employees real ownership in the company in the form of a competitive equity package.
- 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
Our Values
> Put the Team First: We put what is best for the broader team ahead of what is best for ourselves or our immediate department.
> Get S#!t Done (Well): We celebrate people at all levels for delivering high impact work that expands the bounds of what we’re able to do.
> Connect the Dots: We engage with curiosity to learn how our work impacts others so that we can problem-solve holistically and work collaboratively.
> Be Direct: We share our perspective openly and directly, even when it feels difficult to do so.
> Embrace the Obstacles: We rise to meet challenges with a sense of urgency, resolve, and optimism.
> Champion the Customer: We consider and prioritize our customer in all of our decisions
At Tovala we‘re committed to building a workplace that represents a variety of backgrounds, skills, and perspectives and do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. Everyone is welcome here!
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Position Summary
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\nAs a Machine Operator Lead on Tovala’s production team, you will play an important role in keeping our packaging and food production equipment running efficiently. This role focuses on operating, troubleshooting, and maintaining production machinery, helping ensure equipment runs safely while meeting production and quality standards. The Machine Operator Lead is responsible for identifying and resolving equipment issues, making mechanical adjustments, and assisting with minor repairs to minimize downtime. In addition to equipment operation and troubleshooting, this role helps support daily production activities, trains new operators, and helps guide team members working on the line. Machine Operators are also responsible for cleaning and sanitizing equipment during project changeovers and at the end of each shift. As needed, operators may also assist with prepping packaging materials and supporting packing line operations to assemble meals for shipment to customers.
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\nLocation: 5041 W 2400 S Suite 500, West Valley City, UT
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\nCompetencies
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\nLocation: 5041 W 2400 S Suite 500, West Valley City, UT
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\n- Medical, Dental, Vision benefits with BCBS
\n- 401k matching up to 3.5%
\n- PTO, paid sick time, paid holidays
\n- Regular pay increases for good performance and good attendance
\n- Free Tovala oven & 50% discount for Tovala meals
Compensation & Benefits:
Tovala uses market data, geography, and placement of internal employees to determine salary. Additionally, we offer all employees real ownership in the company in the form of a competitive equity package.
- 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
Our Values
> Put the Team First: We put what is best for the broader team ahead of what is best for ourselves or our immediate department.
> Get S#!t Done (Well): We celebrate people at all levels for delivering high impact work that expands the bounds of what we’re able to do.
> Connect the Dots: We engage with curiosity to learn how our work impacts others so that we can problem-solve holistically and work collaboratively.
> Be Direct: We share our perspective openly and directly, even when it feels difficult to do so.
> Embrace the Obstacles: We rise to meet challenges with a sense of urgency, resolve, and optimism.
> Champion the Customer: We consider and prioritize our customer in all of our decisions
At Tovala we‘re committed to building a workplace that represents a variety of backgrounds, skills, and perspectives and do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. Everyone is welcome here!
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Location: 5041 W. 2400 S Suite 500. West Valley City UT 84120
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\nThe Quality Assurance Technician, reporting to the Food Safety Quality Assurance (FSQA) Manager, will inspect produced and procured foods to ensure adherence to company standards, regulatory body requirements, and/or both. Responsibilities include conducting tests, documenting defects, analyzing products, and monitoring procedures. This position requires the ability to stand for 8-10 hours daily in a cold environment (39°F).
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\nThe Quality Assurance Technician, reporting to the Food Safety Quality Assurance (FSQA) Manager, will inspect produced and procured foods to ensure adherence to company standards, regulatory body requirements, and/or both. Responsibilities include conducting tests, documenting defects, analyzing products, and monitoring procedures. This position requires the ability to stand for 8-10 hours daily in a cold environment (39°F).
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\nTovala uses market data, geography, and placement of internal employees to determine salary. Additionally, we offer all employees real ownership in the company in the form of a competitive equity package.
\n
\n- Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) & Sick Pay benefits
\n- Comprehensive healthcare coverage we really invest in
\n- 401k with match
\n- Free Tovala Smart Oven and discounted Tovala meals
\n- Paid holidays and our winter facility shutdown where the facility closes for a week around Christmas and New Years
\n- Various other perks - recognition programs, continued learning stipend, casual dress code, Tovala swag, etc.
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\nOur Values
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\n> Put the Team First: We put what is best for the broader team ahead of what is best for ourselves or our immediate department.
\n
\n> Get S#!t Done (Well): We celebrate people at all levels for delivering high impact work that expands the bounds of what we’re able to do.
\n
\n> Connect the Dots: We engage with curiosity to learn how our work impacts others so that we can problem-solve holistically and work collaboratively.
\n
\n> Be Direct: We share our perspective openly and directly, even when it feels difficult to do so.
\n
\n> Embrace the Obstacles: We rise to meet challenges with a sense of urgency, resolve, and optimism.
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\n> Champion the Customer: We consider and prioritize our customer in all of our decisions
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\nAt Tovala we‘re committed to building a workplace that represents a variety of backgrounds, skills, and perspectives and do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. Everyone is welcome here!
","categories":{"commitment":"Full-time","location":"815 W Pershing St, Chicago, IL","team":"Operations","allLocations":["815 W Pershing St, Chicago, IL"]},"createdAt":1780589772872,"descriptionPlain":"We’re Tovala, a food-tech company reinventing home cooking to save consumers time. Through an innovative combination of hardware, software, and fresh food delivery, we make it incredibly simple for anyone to prepare and enjoy delicious, home-cooked meals without sacrificing time to do whatever matters to them. Through our superior technology, product experience and food quality, we have separated Tovala from the busy pack of other meal delivery businesses. In the process, we’ve amassed a loyal, rapidly growing following and our retention, product engagement and customer NPS are all best-in-class. We’ve raised over $100mm from great investors like Left Lane Capital, Origin Ventures, Y Combinator and Comcast Ventures and have invested strongly in building a unique culture that fosters growth, personal development and camaraderie. \n\n\nLocation: Pershing, Chicago | Chicago Metro Travel: 25–50%\nRole Summary:\nThe Quality Assurance & Regulatory Lead 1 is responsible for performing quality and safety verifications throughout production, leading QA technicians/specialists, and assisting the FSQA Manager with maintaining and developing Tovala's internal quality and safety programs. 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Responsible for holding and releasing questionable products or ingredients and making routine decisions regarding product deviations.\nConduct and support internal audits and compliance programs including GMP, glass and brittle plastic inspections, environmental monitoring, monthly facility audits, mock recalls, and third-party audits. \nLead site environmental monitoring programs, including selecting swab sites, collecting samples, coordinating third-party laboratory pickups, implementing corrective actions and filling out non conformance reports as needed.\nAssist the FSQA Manager in maintaining and continuously improving site food safety and quality systems, including SOP development, CAPA follow-up, customer complaint investigations, product testing projects, internal audits, and employee training for Production and FSQA teams.\nMaintain and enforce site FSQA programs and ensure company food safety and quality policies are consistently implemented and followed. Promote and support a strong food safety culture across the facility.\nCollaborate with cross-functional teams including Production, Sanitation, Inventory, R&D, and Procurement on daily operations, troubleshooting, and special projects.\nMaintain flexibility with scheduling; position is primarily day shift but may require night shift, weekend, or overtime work based on business needs.\nIdentify and maintain relationships with the customer service team to address customer inquiries and concerns.\nConduct reviews of non-conforming material (raw and finished product) to ensure product control is maintained and corrective actions are developed.\nDocument quality assurance activities and generate audit reports.\nAdminister training and development programs on quality assurance / production team, including recall procedures and special SQF projects.\nAnswer regulatory questions and support compliance requirements.\nAssists in establishing nutritional data in coordination with the Research and Development Group as needed.\nPerform other duties as assigned by the FSQA Manager.\nCompetencies:\nProficiency in Microsoft Office and quality management systems.\nExcellent communication and interpersonal speaking skills.\nDetail oriented, accurate and excellent record keeping skills.\nGood judgement and decisiveness skills.\nAbility to read laboratory and scientific reports.\nEducation, Experience, Licenses and Certifications:\nAssociate degree, a Bachelor of Food Science Degree preferred.\nHACCP certification required. \n2 years of food manufacturing experience is preferred. \nWorking knowledge of quality assurance tools, methods, and concepts.\nProject management skills.\nSQF and PCQI Certified preferred.\nPhysical Demands:\nAble to lift, push, or pull up to twenty-five (25) pounds. \nAble to stand, bend, lift, and move intermittently during shifts of 8+ hours.\nComfortable working in cold temperature environments in a warehouse and cooler.\nMust be able and willing to work in refrigerated coolers and freezers.\nSupervisory Responsibilities:\nLead and mentor 1-10 employees.\nPlans, assigns, and approves work.\nFood Safety Responsibilities:\nReport any food safety and quality problems to personnel with authority to initiate action.\nFollow 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.\nResponsible for taking necessary action on all food safety and quality problems reported or observed.\nEnsure a trained designee is appointed to cover for absences or vacancies.\nWork Environment:\nProduction: Space can be crowded with manufacturing equipment. Must remain aware of Forklift traffic. Noisy; some areas can be dusty. May encounter extremes in temperatures.\nFacilities: This role will require some travel between both production facilities, with a majority of time spent in the home production facility in Pershing.\n","description":"We’re Tovala, a food-tech company reinventing home cooking to save consumers time. Through an innovative combination of hardware, software, and fresh food delivery, we make it incredibly simple for anyone to prepare and enjoy delicious, home-cooked meals without sacrificing time to do whatever matters to them. Through our superior technology, product experience and food quality, we have separated Tovala from the busy pack of other meal delivery businesses. In the process, we’ve amassed a loyal, rapidly growing following and our retention, product engagement and customer NPS are all best-in-class. We’ve raised over $100mm from great investors like Left Lane Capital, Origin Ventures, Y Combinator and Comcast Ventures and have invested strongly in building a unique culture that fosters growth, personal development and camaraderie.
Location: Pershing, Chicago | Chicago Metro Travel: 25–50%
\nRole Summary:
The Quality Assurance & Regulatory Lead 1 is responsible for performing quality and safety verifications throughout production, leading QA technicians/specialists, and assisting the FSQA Manager with maintaining and developing Tovala's internal quality and safety programs. Based at our Pershing, Chicago facility, this role will travel between Tovala's two Chicago-area manufacturing locations to ensure understanding of the Tovala food safety program and help ensure a smooth transition to the new facility expansion.
\nEssential Functions:
\nReasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.
\n\n- \n
Lead and support QA Technicians and Specialists by providing training, guidance, scheduling support, and backup coverage during absences or staffing shortages. Adjust staffing schedules based on production and operational needs.
\n \n- \n
Perform routine food safety and quality checks including weight verification, temperature monitoring, sleeving verification, receiving inspections, pre-operational and post-operational inspections, and project changeover swabbing.
\n \n- \n
Review FSQA and production documentation daily to ensure accuracy, compliance, and completion. Responsible for holding and releasing questionable products or ingredients and making routine decisions regarding product deviations.
\n \n- \n
Conduct and support internal audits and compliance programs including GMP, glass and brittle plastic inspections, environmental monitoring, monthly facility audits, mock recalls, and third-party audits.
\n \n- \n
Lead site environmental monitoring programs, including selecting swab sites, collecting samples, coordinating third-party laboratory pickups, implementing corrective actions and filling out non conformance reports as needed.
\n \n- \n
Assist the FSQA Manager in maintaining and continuously improving site food safety and quality systems, including SOP development, CAPA follow-up, customer complaint investigations, product testing projects, internal audits, and employee training for Production and FSQA teams.
\n \n- \n
Maintain and enforce site FSQA programs and ensure company food safety and quality policies are consistently implemented and followed. Promote and support a strong food safety culture across the facility.
\n \n- \n
Collaborate with cross-functional teams including Production, Sanitation, Inventory, R&D, and Procurement on daily operations, troubleshooting, and special projects.
\n \n- \n
Maintain flexibility with scheduling; position is primarily day shift but may require night shift, weekend, or overtime work based on business needs.
\n \n- \n
Identify and maintain relationships with the customer service team to address customer inquiries and concerns.
\n \n- \n
Conduct reviews of non-conforming material (raw and finished product) to ensure product control is maintained and corrective actions are developed.
\n \n- \n
Document quality assurance activities and generate audit reports.
\n \n- \n
Administer training and development programs on quality assurance / production team, including recall procedures and special SQF projects.
\n \n- \n
Answer regulatory questions and support compliance requirements.
\n \n- \n
Assists in establishing nutritional data in coordination with the Research and Development Group as needed.
\n \n- \n
Perform other duties as assigned by the FSQA Manager.
\n \n
\nCompetencies:
\n\n- \n
Proficiency in Microsoft Office and quality management systems.
\n \n- \n
Excellent communication and interpersonal speaking skills.
\n \n- \n
Detail oriented, accurate and excellent record keeping skills.
\n \n- \n
Good judgement and decisiveness skills.
\n \n- \n
Ability to read laboratory and scientific reports.
\n \n
\nEducation, Experience, Licenses and Certifications:
\n\n- \n
Associate degree, a Bachelor of Food Science Degree preferred.
\n \n- \n
HACCP certification required.
\n \n- \n
2 years of food manufacturing experience is preferred.
\n \n- \n
Working knowledge of quality assurance tools, methods, and concepts.
\n \n- \n
Project management skills.
\n \n- \n
SQF and PCQI Certified preferred.
\n \n
\nPhysical Demands:
\n\n- \n
Able to lift, push, or pull up to twenty-five (25) pounds.
\n \n- \n
Able to stand, bend, lift, and move intermittently during shifts of 8+ hours.
\n \n- \n
Comfortable working in cold temperature environments in a warehouse and cooler.
\n \n- \n
Must be able and willing to work in refrigerated coolers and freezers.
\n \n
\nSupervisory Responsibilities:
\n\n- \n
Lead and mentor 1-10 employees.
\n \n- \n
Plans, assigns, and approves work.
\n \n
\nFood Safety Responsibilities:
\n\n- \n
Report any food safety and quality problems to personnel with authority to initiate action.
\n \n- \n
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.
\n \n- \n
Responsible for taking necessary action on all food safety and quality problems reported or observed.
\n \n- \n
Ensure a trained designee is appointed to cover for absences or vacancies.
\n \n
\nWork Environment:
\nProduction: Space can be crowded with manufacturing equipment. Must remain aware of Forklift traffic. Noisy; some areas can be dusty. May encounter extremes in temperatures.
\nFacilities: This role will require some travel between both production facilities, with a majority of time spent in the home production facility in Pershing.
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Location: Pershing, Chicago | Chicago Metro Travel: 25–50%
\nRole Summary:
The Quality Assurance & Regulatory Lead 1 is responsible for performing quality and safety verifications throughout production, leading QA technicians/specialists, and assisting the FSQA Manager with maintaining and developing Tovala's internal quality and safety programs. Based at our Pershing, Chicago facility, this role will travel between Tovala's two Chicago-area manufacturing locations to ensure understanding of the Tovala food safety program and help ensure a smooth transition to the new facility expansion.
\nEssential Functions:
\nReasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.
\n\n- \n
Lead and support QA Technicians and Specialists by providing training, guidance, scheduling support, and backup coverage during absences or staffing shortages. Adjust staffing schedules based on production and operational needs.
\n \n- \n
Perform routine food safety and quality checks including weight verification, temperature monitoring, sleeving verification, receiving inspections, pre-operational and post-operational inspections, and project changeover swabbing.
\n \n- \n
Review FSQA and production documentation daily to ensure accuracy, compliance, and completion. Responsible for holding and releasing questionable products or ingredients and making routine decisions regarding product deviations.
\n \n- \n
Conduct and support internal audits and compliance programs including GMP, glass and brittle plastic inspections, environmental monitoring, monthly facility audits, mock recalls, and third-party audits.
\n \n- \n
Lead site environmental monitoring programs, including selecting swab sites, collecting samples, coordinating third-party laboratory pickups, implementing corrective actions and filling out non conformance reports as needed.
\n \n- \n
Assist the FSQA Manager in maintaining and continuously improving site food safety and quality systems, including SOP development, CAPA follow-up, customer complaint investigations, product testing projects, internal audits, and employee training for Production and FSQA teams.
\n \n- \n
Maintain and enforce site FSQA programs and ensure company food safety and quality policies are consistently implemented and followed. Promote and support a strong food safety culture across the facility.
\n \n- \n
Collaborate with cross-functional teams including Production, Sanitation, Inventory, R&D, and Procurement on daily operations, troubleshooting, and special projects.
\n \n- \n
Maintain flexibility with scheduling; position is primarily day shift but may require night shift, weekend, or overtime work based on business needs.
\n \n- \n
Identify and maintain relationships with the customer service team to address customer inquiries and concerns.
\n \n- \n
Conduct reviews of non-conforming material (raw and finished product) to ensure product control is maintained and corrective actions are developed.
\n \n- \n
Document quality assurance activities and generate audit reports.
\n \n- \n
Administer training and development programs on quality assurance / production team, including recall procedures and special SQF projects.
\n \n- \n
Answer regulatory questions and support compliance requirements.
\n \n- \n
Assists in establishing nutritional data in coordination with the Research and Development Group as needed.
\n \n- \n
Perform other duties as assigned by the FSQA Manager.
\n \n
\nCompetencies:
\n\n- \n
Proficiency in Microsoft Office and quality management systems.
\n \n- \n
Excellent communication and interpersonal speaking skills.
\n \n- \n
Detail oriented, accurate and excellent record keeping skills.
\n \n- \n
Good judgement and decisiveness skills.
\n \n- \n
Ability to read laboratory and scientific reports.
\n \n
\nEducation, Experience, Licenses and Certifications:
\n\n- \n
Associate degree, a Bachelor of Food Science Degree preferred.
\n \n- \n
HACCP certification required.
\n \n- \n
2 years of food manufacturing experience is preferred.
\n \n- \n
Working knowledge of quality assurance tools, methods, and concepts.
\n \n- \n
Project management skills.
\n \n- \n
SQF and PCQI Certified preferred.
\n \n
\nPhysical Demands:
\n\n- \n
Able to lift, push, or pull up to twenty-five (25) pounds.
\n \n- \n
Able to stand, bend, lift, and move intermittently during shifts of 8+ hours.
\n \n- \n
Comfortable working in cold temperature environments in a warehouse and cooler.
\n \n- \n
Must be able and willing to work in refrigerated coolers and freezers.
\n \n
\nSupervisory Responsibilities:
\n\n- \n
Lead and mentor 1-10 employees.
\n \n- \n
Plans, assigns, and approves work.
\n \n
\nFood Safety Responsibilities:
\n\n- \n
Report any food safety and quality problems to personnel with authority to initiate action.
\n \n- \n
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.
\n \n- \n
Responsible for taking necessary action on all food safety and quality problems reported or observed.
\n \n- \n
Ensure a trained designee is appointed to cover for absences or vacancies.
\n \n
\nWork Environment:
\nProduction: Space can be crowded with manufacturing equipment. Must remain aware of Forklift traffic. Noisy; some areas can be dusty. May encounter extremes in temperatures.
\nFacilities: This role will require some travel between both production facilities, with a majority of time spent in the home production facility in Pershing.
","descriptionBodyPlain":"We’re Tovala, a food-tech company reinventing home cooking to save consumers time. Through an innovative combination of hardware, software, and fresh food delivery, we make it incredibly simple for anyone to prepare and enjoy delicious, home-cooked meals without sacrificing time to do whatever matters to them. Through our superior technology, product experience and food quality, we have separated Tovala from the busy pack of other meal delivery businesses. In the process, we’ve amassed a loyal, rapidly growing following and our retention, product engagement and customer NPS are all best-in-class. We’ve raised over $100mm from great investors like Left Lane Capital, Origin Ventures, Y Combinator and Comcast Ventures and have invested strongly in building a unique culture that fosters growth, personal development and camaraderie. \n\n\nLocation: Pershing, Chicago | Chicago Metro Travel: 25–50%\nRole Summary:\nThe Quality Assurance & Regulatory Lead 1 is responsible for performing quality and safety verifications throughout production, leading QA technicians/specialists, and assisting the FSQA Manager with maintaining and developing Tovala's internal quality and safety programs. Based at our Pershing, Chicago facility, this role will travel between Tovala's two Chicago-area manufacturing locations to ensure understanding of the Tovala food safety program and help ensure a smooth transition to the new facility expansion.\nEssential Functions:\nReasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.\nLead and support QA Technicians and Specialists by providing training, guidance, scheduling support, and backup coverage during absences or staffing shortages. Adjust staffing schedules based on production and operational needs.\nPerform routine food safety and quality checks including weight verification, temperature monitoring, sleeving verification, receiving inspections, pre-operational and post-operational inspections, and project changeover swabbing.\nReview FSQA and production documentation daily to ensure accuracy, compliance, and completion. Responsible for holding and releasing questionable products or ingredients and making routine decisions regarding product deviations.\nConduct and support internal audits and compliance programs including GMP, glass and brittle plastic inspections, environmental monitoring, monthly facility audits, mock recalls, and third-party audits. \nLead site environmental monitoring programs, including selecting swab sites, collecting samples, coordinating third-party laboratory pickups, implementing corrective actions and filling out non conformance reports as needed.\nAssist the FSQA Manager in maintaining and continuously improving site food safety and quality systems, including SOP development, CAPA follow-up, customer complaint investigations, product testing projects, internal audits, and employee training for Production and FSQA teams.\nMaintain and enforce site FSQA programs and ensure company food safety and quality policies are consistently implemented and followed. Promote and support a strong food safety culture across the facility.\nCollaborate with cross-functional teams including Production, Sanitation, Inventory, R&D, and Procurement on daily operations, troubleshooting, and special projects.\nMaintain flexibility with scheduling; position is primarily day shift but may require night shift, weekend, or overtime work based on business needs.\nIdentify and maintain relationships with the customer service team to address customer inquiries and concerns.\nConduct reviews of non-conforming material (raw and finished product) to ensure product control is maintained and corrective actions are developed.\nDocument quality assurance activities and generate audit reports.\nAdminister training and development programs on quality assurance / production team, including recall procedures and special SQF projects.\nAnswer regulatory questions and support compliance requirements.\nAssists in establishing nutritional data in coordination with the Research and Development Group as needed.\nPerform other duties as assigned by the FSQA Manager.\nCompetencies:\nProficiency in Microsoft Office and quality management systems.\nExcellent communication and interpersonal speaking skills.\nDetail oriented, accurate and excellent record keeping skills.\nGood judgement and decisiveness skills.\nAbility to read laboratory and scientific reports.\nEducation, Experience, Licenses and Certifications:\nAssociate degree, a Bachelor of Food Science Degree preferred.\nHACCP certification required. \n2 years of food manufacturing experience is preferred. \nWorking knowledge of quality assurance tools, methods, and concepts.\nProject management skills.\nSQF and PCQI Certified preferred.\nPhysical Demands:\nAble to lift, push, or pull up to twenty-five (25) pounds. \nAble to stand, bend, lift, and move intermittently during shifts of 8+ hours.\nComfortable working in cold temperature environments in a warehouse and cooler.\nMust be able and willing to work in refrigerated coolers and freezers.\nSupervisory Responsibilities:\nLead and mentor 1-10 employees.\nPlans, assigns, and approves work.\nFood Safety Responsibilities:\nReport any food safety and quality problems to personnel with authority to initiate action.\nFollow 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.\nResponsible for taking necessary action on all food safety and quality problems reported or observed.\nEnsure a trained designee is appointed to cover for absences or vacancies.\nWork Environment:\nProduction: Space can be crowded with manufacturing equipment. Must remain aware of Forklift traffic. Noisy; some areas can be dusty. May encounter extremes in temperatures.\nFacilities: This role will require some travel between both production facilities, with a majority of time spent in the home production facility in Pershing.\n","hostedUrl":"https://jobs.lever.co/tovala/db97d8ce-3d49-43f6-a9f1-2666fb33f32d","applyUrl":"https://jobs.lever.co/tovala/db97d8ce-3d49-43f6-a9f1-2666fb33f32d/apply"},{"additionalPlain":"Compensation & Benefits:\n \nTovala uses market data, geography, and placement of internal employees to determine salary. Additionally, we offer all employees real ownership in the company in the form of a competitive equity package.\n \n- Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) & Sick Pay benefits\n- Comprehensive healthcare coverage we really invest in\n- 401k with match\n- Free Tovala Smart Oven and discounted Tovala meals \n- Paid holidays and our winter facility shutdown where the facility closes for a week around Christmas and New Years\n- Various other perks - recognition programs, continued learning stipend, casual dress code, Tovala swag, etc. \n \nOur Values\n \n> Put the Team First: We put what is best for the broader team ahead of what is best for ourselves or our immediate department.\n \n> Get S#!t Done (Well): We celebrate people at all levels for delivering high impact work that expands the bounds of what we’re able to do.\n \n> Connect the Dots: We engage with curiosity to learn how our work impacts others so that we can problem-solve holistically and work collaboratively.\n \n> Be Direct: We share our perspective openly and directly, even when it feels difficult to do so.\n \n> Embrace the Obstacles: We rise to meet challenges with a sense of urgency, resolve, and optimism.\n \n> Champion the Customer: We consider and prioritize our customer in all of our decisions \n \nAt Tovala we‘re committed to building a workplace that represents a variety of backgrounds, skills, and perspectives and do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. Everyone is welcome here!\n","additional":"\n
Compensation & Benefits:
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Tovala uses market data, geography, and placement of internal employees to determine salary. Additionally, we offer all employees real ownership in the company in the form of a competitive equity package.
\n
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- Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) & Sick Pay benefits
\n
- Comprehensive healthcare coverage we really invest in
\n
- 401k with match
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- Free Tovala Smart Oven and discounted Tovala meals
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- Paid holidays and our winter facility shutdown where the facility closes for a week around Christmas and New Years
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- Various other perks - recognition programs, continued learning stipend, casual dress code, Tovala swag, etc.
\n
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Our Values
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> Put the Team First: We put what is best for the broader team ahead of what is best for ourselves or our immediate department.
\n
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> Get S#!t Done (Well): We celebrate people at all levels for delivering high impact work that expands the bounds of what we’re able to do.
\n
\n
> Connect the Dots: We engage with curiosity to learn how our work impacts others so that we can problem-solve holistically and work collaboratively.
\n
\n
> Be Direct: We share our perspective openly and directly, even when it feels difficult to do so.
\n
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> Embrace the Obstacles: We rise to meet challenges with a sense of urgency, resolve, and optimism.
\n
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> Champion the Customer: We consider and prioritize our customer in all of our decisions
\n
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At Tovala we‘re committed to building a workplace that represents a variety of backgrounds, skills, and perspectives and do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. Everyone is welcome here!
\n
We’re Tovala, a food-tech company reinventing home cooking to save consumers time. Through an innovative combination of hardware, software, and fresh food delivery, we make it incredibly simple for anyone to prepare and enjoy delicious, home-cooked meals without sacrificing time to do whatever matters to them. Through our superior technology, product experience and food quality, we have separated Tovala from the busy pack of other meal delivery businesses. In the process, we’ve amassed a loyal, rapidly growing following and our retention, product engagement and customer NPS are all best-in-class. We’ve raised over $100mm from great investors like Left Lane Capital, Origin Ventures, Y Combinator and Comcast Ventures and have invested strongly in building a unique culture that fosters growth, personal development and camaraderie.
\n
\nPosition Summary:
\nThis role reports directly to the Sanitation Manager. The Sanitation Lead will assist in performing sanitation tasks across the facility and lead junior team members in their sanitation duties. Sanitation at Tovala occurs in a rotation of activities, including but not limited to washdown of equipment and production areas, cleaning floors and surfaces, disposing of trash and production waste, breaking down and disposing of boxes, washing commercial dishes and cooking implements, and janitorial and office cleaning, etc. This will take place across the facility to include a commercial dish pit, commercial kitchen, food production environment, receiving, shipping, break room, bathrooms, and offices. While this position will work a consistent schedule, the schedule may include working on weekends and some holidays.
\n
\nThe shift is generally Tuesday to Saturday, 6:00 am - 3:00 pm with regular overtime. There may be occasional requests for modifications based on projects or known absences.
\n
\nEssential Functions:
\nReasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.
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Work directly with the Sanitation hourly team to maintain a high sanitation and food safety standard in Tovala production.
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Coordinate and participate in the cleaning and scrubbing of production equipment, floors, walls, etc. (wet cleaning, washdown) according to a predetermined set of procedures.
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Maintain performance standards for all aspects of cleaning and sanitation.
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Work with pre-mixed chemical cleaning agents to clean, sanitize, and bring production facilities back into operation through SSOP procedures.
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Lead and assist with the sanitizing and disinfection of all surfaces after cleaning in production.
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Cleaning of interior infrastructure of productive and non-productive areas.
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Participate in pre-operation inspections of equipment after cleaning.
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Help maintain a food-safe environment through teamwork and proper food sanitation training.
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Monitor the Cleaning and Disinfection of bathrooms, break rooms, and cafeterias.
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Lead and work closely with other team members to ensure a good quality and clean production surface.
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Provide assistance and feedback to team members regarding cleaning effectiveness.
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Maintain and follow GMP protocols. Ensure that sanitation team closely follows GMP protocols.
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Use PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) provided when needed/indicated to complete the job.
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Keep and organize cleaning supplies in stock.
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Perform other functions and tasks assigned by supervision.
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\nCompetencies:
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Training mindset.
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Task oriented.
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Attention to detail.
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Bilingual (English/Spanish) - preferred.
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Good verbal and written communication skills.
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Works collaboratively with other team members and departmental leaders on tasks.
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\nEducation, Experience, Licenses, and Certifications:
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2+ years of experience in sanitation.
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1+ year of leadership experience.
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Basic computer skills.
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Basic skills with cleaning solutions, including preparation and dilution of chemicals, measuring concentration strength.
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Possess or willing to obtain a Food Handlers Permit.
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\nPhysical Demands:
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Comfortable working in hot and cold temperature environments.
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Sitting.
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Standing and/or walking.
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Working with sanitation equipment such as washdown hoses or foamers, wet washdown of equipment.
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Occasionally lifting up to 50lbs.
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Vision for machine or computer operations.
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Must be able and willing to work in refrigerated coolers (~38°F) and Freezers (~0F).
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Supervisory Responsibilities:
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Leads and mentors 5-6 Sanitation Specialists in partnership with the Sanitation Manager.
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Plans, assigns, and approves work of hourly sanitation team.
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Assists Sanitation Manager in onboarding new hires.
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Relays updates and shift information in conjunction with Manager.
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Food Safety Responsibilities:
\n\n- \n
Report any food safety and quality opportunities to personnel with the authority to initiate action. Take necessary action on all food safety and quality problems reported or observed if able.
\n \n- \n
Follow and uphold procedures outlined in the Food Safety / Quality Plan and any other programs that support the SQF system and other 3rd party programs/audits.
\n \n- \n
Responsible for ensuring a trained designee is appointed to cover for absences or vacancies
\n \n
\nWork Environment: Space can be crowded with manufacturing equipment. Must remain aware of Forklift traffic. Noisy; some areas can be dusty. May encounter extremes in temperatures.
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\nPosition Summary:
\nThis role reports directly to the Sanitation Manager. The Sanitation Lead will assist in performing sanitation tasks across the facility and lead junior team members in their sanitation duties. Sanitation at Tovala occurs in a rotation of activities, including but not limited to washdown of equipment and production areas, cleaning floors and surfaces, disposing of trash and production waste, breaking down and disposing of boxes, washing commercial dishes and cooking implements, and janitorial and office cleaning, etc. This will take place across the facility to include a commercial dish pit, commercial kitchen, food production environment, receiving, shipping, break room, bathrooms, and offices. While this position will work a consistent schedule, the schedule may include working on weekends and some holidays.
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\nThe shift is generally Tuesday to Saturday, 6:00 am - 3:00 pm with regular overtime. There may be occasional requests for modifications based on projects or known absences.
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\nEssential Functions:
\nReasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.
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Work directly with the Sanitation hourly team to maintain a high sanitation and food safety standard in Tovala production.
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Coordinate and participate in the cleaning and scrubbing of production equipment, floors, walls, etc. (wet cleaning, washdown) according to a predetermined set of procedures.
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Maintain performance standards for all aspects of cleaning and sanitation.
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Work with pre-mixed chemical cleaning agents to clean, sanitize, and bring production facilities back into operation through SSOP procedures.
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Lead and assist with the sanitizing and disinfection of all surfaces after cleaning in production.
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Cleaning of interior infrastructure of productive and non-productive areas.
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Participate in pre-operation inspections of equipment after cleaning.
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Help maintain a food-safe environment through teamwork and proper food sanitation training.
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Monitor the Cleaning and Disinfection of bathrooms, break rooms, and cafeterias.
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Lead and work closely with other team members to ensure a good quality and clean production surface.
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Provide assistance and feedback to team members regarding cleaning effectiveness.
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Maintain and follow GMP protocols. Ensure that sanitation team closely follows GMP protocols.
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Use PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) provided when needed/indicated to complete the job.
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Keep and organize cleaning supplies in stock.
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Perform other functions and tasks assigned by supervision.
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\nCompetencies:
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Training mindset.
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Task oriented.
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Attention to detail.
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Bilingual (English/Spanish) - preferred.
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Good verbal and written communication skills.
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Works collaboratively with other team members and departmental leaders on tasks.
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\nEducation, Experience, Licenses, and Certifications:
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2+ years of experience in sanitation.
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1+ year of leadership experience.
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Basic computer skills.
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Basic skills with cleaning solutions, including preparation and dilution of chemicals, measuring concentration strength.
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Possess or willing to obtain a Food Handlers Permit.
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\nPhysical Demands:
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Comfortable working in hot and cold temperature environments.
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Sitting.
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Standing and/or walking.
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Working with sanitation equipment such as washdown hoses or foamers, wet washdown of equipment.
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Occasionally lifting up to 50lbs.
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Vision for machine or computer operations.
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Must be able and willing to work in refrigerated coolers (~38°F) and Freezers (~0F).
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Supervisory Responsibilities:
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Leads and mentors 5-6 Sanitation Specialists in partnership with the Sanitation Manager.
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Plans, assigns, and approves work of hourly sanitation team.
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Assists Sanitation Manager in onboarding new hires.
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Relays updates and shift information in conjunction with Manager.
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Food Safety Responsibilities:
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Report any food safety and quality opportunities to personnel with the authority to initiate action. Take necessary action on all food safety and quality problems reported or observed if able.
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Follow and uphold procedures outlined in the Food Safety / Quality Plan and any other programs that support the SQF system and other 3rd party programs/audits.
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Responsible for ensuring a trained designee is appointed to cover for absences or vacancies
\n \n
\nWork Environment: Space can be crowded with manufacturing equipment. Must remain aware of Forklift traffic. Noisy; some areas can be dusty. May encounter extremes in temperatures.
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The Sanitation Lead will assist in performing sanitation tasks across the facility and lead junior team members in their sanitation duties. Sanitation at Tovala occurs in a rotation of activities, including but not limited to washdown of equipment and production areas, cleaning floors and surfaces, disposing of trash and production waste, breaking down and disposing of boxes, washing commercial dishes and cooking implements, and janitorial and office cleaning, etc. This will take place across the facility to include a commercial dish pit, commercial kitchen, food production environment, receiving, shipping, break room, bathrooms, and offices. While this position will work a consistent schedule, the schedule may include working on weekends and some holidays. \n \nThe shift is generally Tuesday to Saturday, 6:00 am - 3:00 pm with regular overtime. 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Tovala offers a strong and comprehensive benefits package, including:
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- Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) & Sick Pay benefits
- Regular pay increases
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- Comprehensive healthcare coverage we really invest in
\n
- 401k with match
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- Free Tovala Smart Oven and discounted Tovala meals
\n
- Paid holidays and our winter facility shutdown where the facility closes for a week around Christmas and New Years
\n
- Various other perks - recognition programs, continued learning stipend (for industry-related coursework), casual dress code, Tovala swag, etc.
\n
Compensation & Benefits:
Tovala uses market data, geography, and placement of internal employees to determine salary. Additionally, we offer all employees real ownership in the company in the form of a competitive equity package.
- 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
Our Values
> Put the Team First: We put what is best for the broader team ahead of what is best for ourselves or our immediate department.
> Get S#!t Done (Well): We celebrate people at all levels for delivering high impact work that expands the bounds of what we’re able to do.
> Connect the Dots: We engage with curiosity to learn how our work impacts others so that we can problem-solve holistically and work collaboratively.
> Be Direct: We share our perspective openly and directly, even when it feels difficult to do so.
> Embrace the Obstacles: We rise to meet challenges with a sense of urgency, resolve, and optimism.
> Champion the Customer: We consider and prioritize our customer in all of our decisions
At Tovala we‘re committed to building a workplace that represents a variety of backgrounds, skills, and perspectives and do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. Everyone is welcome here!
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The Sanitation Lead will assist in performing sanitation tasks across the facility and lead junior team members in their sanitation duties. As Sanitation Lead, you will lead a team of 5–6 Sanitation Specialists, drive pre-operational inspections, manage chemical titration and concentration verification, and serve as a subject matter expert for sanitation best practices across our commercial kitchen and food production floor. While this position will work a consistent schedule, the schedule may include working on weekends and some holidays. The shift is generally 6:00 am - 3:00 pm with regular overtime.
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NOTE: Candidates with experience exclusively in hotel housekeeping, residential cleaning, janitorial services, or general facilities maintenance should not apply. This role requires specialized knowledge of food-grade sanitation chemistry, SSOP execution, and regulatory compliance.
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Execute and lead Master Sanitation Schedule (MSS) activities across production equipment, processing lines, floors, drains, walls, and overhead structures using wet wash-down, foam, and CIP/COP methods.\n
Prepare, dilute, and verify chemical concentrations using titration kits and test strips; document results per SSOP requirements. Chemicals include chlorinated alkaline cleaners, acid rinses, quaternary ammonium, and peracetic acid sanitizers.\n
Monitor and log chemical usage, ensure proper storage segregation, and maintain SDS compliance in accordance with OSHA Hazard Communication standards.\n
Operate high-pressure washdown equipment, foam cannons, and COP tanks safely and effectively.\n
Lead and participate in pre-operational (pre-op) inspections of equipment surfaces post-cleaning; document findings using ATP bioluminescence testing, visual inspection checklists, and environmental monitoring protocols.\n
Ensure all sanitation activities comply with FDA Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) Preventive Controls, HACCP principles, and site-specific SQF/GFSI food safety programs.\n
Maintain accurate, legible sanitation records (SSOPs, cleaning logs, chemical logs, pre-op inspection records) audit-ready at all times.\n
Respond to food safety deviations, allergen changeovers, and environmental monitoring positive findings with corrective action procedures.\n
Support internal audits, regulatory inspections (FDA, USDA, SQF), and third-party food safety audits; represent the sanitation function with confidence.\n
Train team members on SSOP procedures, chemical safety, PPE requirements, and GMP compliance; maintain training documentation.\n
Partner with the FSQA Manager to develop and continuously improve sanitation procedures and the Master Sanitation Schedule.\n
Model GMP standards and enforce compliance among all team members on the production floor.\n
Oversee sanitation of all production areas: commercial kitchen, food processing lines, receiving, cold storage (cooler ~38°F, freezer ~0°F), packaging, break rooms, restrooms, and offices.\n
Coordinate equipment disassembly and reassembly for deep-clean sanitation (e.g., slicers, mixers, conveyors, cooking ovens, portioners).\n
Monitor floor drain maintenance, grease trap upkeep, and pest exclusion support as part of an integrated pest management program.\n
Keep sanitation supplies, chemical inventory, and equipment in organized, properly labeled, and audit-ready condition.\n\n
\n- Perform other functions and tasks assigned by supervision.
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Based on skills and years of experience
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The Sanitation Lead will assist in performing sanitation tasks across the facility and lead junior team members in their sanitation duties. As Sanitation Lead, you will lead a team of 5–6 Sanitation Specialists, drive pre-operational inspections, manage chemical titration and concentration verification, and serve as a subject matter expert for sanitation best practices across our commercial kitchen and food production floor. While this position will work a consistent schedule, the schedule may include working on weekends and some holidays. The shift is generally 6:00 am - 3:00 pm with regular overtime.
\n
NOTE: Candidates with experience exclusively in hotel housekeeping, residential cleaning, janitorial services, or general facilities maintenance should not apply. This role requires specialized knowledge of food-grade sanitation chemistry, SSOP execution, and regulatory compliance.
\n
Compensation & Benefits:
Tovala uses market data, geography, and placement of internal employees to determine salary. Additionally, we offer all employees real ownership in the company in the form of a competitive equity package.
- 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
Our Values
> Put the Team First: We put what is best for the broader team ahead of what is best for ourselves or our immediate department.
> Get S#!t Done (Well): We celebrate people at all levels for delivering high impact work that expands the bounds of what we’re able to do.
> Connect the Dots: We engage with curiosity to learn how our work impacts others so that we can problem-solve holistically and work collaboratively.
> Be Direct: We share our perspective openly and directly, even when it feels difficult to do so.
> Embrace the Obstacles: We rise to meet challenges with a sense of urgency, resolve, and optimism.
> Champion the Customer: We consider and prioritize our customer in all of our decisions
At Tovala we‘re committed to building a workplace that represents a variety of backgrounds, skills, and perspectives and do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. Everyone is welcome here!
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Position Summary:
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The Sanitation Specialist will be responsible for cleaning and sanitizing all aspects of our food production facility and operation. This includes cleaning and sanitizing all production equipment, floors, surfaces, and walls within the kitchen, break rooms, restrooms, and office area, as well as checking and restocking supplies as needed while following Tovala’s food safety and employee safety policies. Food sanitation workers may also be required to complete relevant food safety/quality documentation.
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Essential Functions:
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Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.
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\n- Cleaning and sanitizing all aspects of our food production facility and operation.
\n- Cleaning and sanitizing all production equipment, floors, surfaces, and walls within the kitchen, break rooms, restrooms, and office area
\n- Checking and restocking supplies as needed, while following Tovala’s food safety and employee safety policies
\n- Complete relevant food safety/quality documentation.
\n- Other duties as assigned
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Competencies:
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\n- Ability to work independently through a list of tasks, seeking guidance when needed
\n- Familiarity with cleaning solutions, including preparation and dilution of chemicals
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Education, Experience, Licenses, and Certifications:
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\n- Food certifications and licenses as required
\n- Previous janitorial / sanitation experience
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Physical Demands
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\n- Able to lift, push, or pull up to fifty (50) pounds
\n- Able to stand, bend, lift, and move intermittently during shifts of 8+ hours
\n- Comfortable working in hot and cold temperature environments
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Food Safety Responsibilities:
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\n- Report any food safety and quality problems to personnel with the authority to initiate action.
\n- 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.
\n- Responsible for taking necessary action on all food safety and quality problems reported or observed.
\n- Ensure a trained designee is appointed to cover for absences or vacancies.
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Work Environment:
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Production: Space can be crowded with manufacturing equipment. Must remain aware of Forklift traffic. Noisy; some areas can be dusty. May encounter extremes in temperatures.
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Office: Individual workspace, desk, and computer. Generally quiet, temperature-controlled, and well-lighted.
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Administration: Individual workspace, desk, and computer. May not be temperature controlled, could have loud background noises. May include entering a production facility and walking on uneven, slippery surfaces and encountering forklift traffic.
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We’re Tovala, a food-tech company reinventing home cooking to save consumers time. Through an innovative combination of hardware, software, and fresh food delivery, we make it incredibly simple for anyone to prepare and enjoy delicious, home-cooked meals without sacrificing time to do whatever matters to them. Through our superior technology, product experience and food quality, we have separated Tovala from the busy pack of other meal delivery businesses. In the process, we’ve amassed a loyal, rapidly growing following and our retention, product engagement and customer NPS are all best-in-class. We’ve raised over $100mm from great investors like Left Lane Capital, Origin Ventures, Y Combinator and Comcast Ventures and have invested strongly in building a unique culture that fosters growth, personal development and camaraderie.
","openingPlain":"We’re Tovala, a food-tech company reinventing home cooking to save consumers time. Through an innovative combination of hardware, software, and fresh food delivery, we make it incredibly simple for anyone to prepare and enjoy delicious, home-cooked meals without sacrificing time to do whatever matters to them. Through our superior technology, product experience and food quality, we have separated Tovala from the busy pack of other meal delivery businesses. In the process, we’ve amassed a loyal, rapidly growing following and our retention, product engagement and customer NPS are all best-in-class. We’ve raised over $100mm from great investors like Left Lane Capital, Origin Ventures, Y Combinator and Comcast Ventures and have invested strongly in building a unique culture that fosters growth, personal development and camaraderie.\n","descriptionBody":"","descriptionBodyPlain":"","hostedUrl":"https://jobs.lever.co/tovala/7d18343e-39e2-4fd5-b429-e8a720f32b55","applyUrl":"https://jobs.lever.co/tovala/7d18343e-39e2-4fd5-b429-e8a720f32b55/apply"},{"additionalPlain":"Compensation & Benefits:\n\nTovala uses market data, geography, and placement of internal employees to determine salary. Additionally, we offer all employees real ownership in the company in the form of a competitive equity package.\n\n- Flexible paid time off (with a minimum of 15 days off you are highly encouraged to take)\n- Comprehensive healthcare coverage we really invest in\n- 401k with match\n- Free Tovala Smart Oven and discounted Tovala meals \n- Paid holidays and our winter holiday office shutdown where the offices and facilities close for a week around Christmas and New Years\n- Various other perks - recognition programs, continued learning stipend, casual dress code, in-office coffee, snacks and drinks, and Tovala swag \n\nOur Values\n\n> Put the Team First: We put what is best for the broader team ahead of what is best for ourselves or our immediate department. \n\n> Get S#!t Done (Well): We celebrate people at all levels for delivering high impact work that expands the bounds of what we’re able to do.\n\n> Connect the Dots: We engage with curiosity to learn how our work impacts others so that we can problem-solve holistically and work collaboratively.\n\n> Be Direct: We share our perspective openly and directly, even when it feels difficult to do so.\n\n> Embrace the Obstacles: We rise to meet challenges with a sense of urgency, resolve, and optimism.\n\n> Champion the Customer: We consider and prioritize our customer in all of our decisions \n\nAt Tovala we‘re committed to building a workplace that represents a variety of backgrounds, skills, and perspectives and do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. Everyone is welcome here! \n","additional":"Compensation & Benefits:
Tovala uses market data, geography, and placement of internal employees to determine salary. Additionally, we offer all employees real ownership in the company in the form of a competitive equity package.
- 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
Our Values
> Put the Team First: We put what is best for the broader team ahead of what is best for ourselves or our immediate department.
> Get S#!t Done (Well): We celebrate people at all levels for delivering high impact work that expands the bounds of what we’re able to do.
> Connect the Dots: We engage with curiosity to learn how our work impacts others so that we can problem-solve holistically and work collaboratively.
> Be Direct: We share our perspective openly and directly, even when it feels difficult to do so.
> Embrace the Obstacles: We rise to meet challenges with a sense of urgency, resolve, and optimism.
> Champion the Customer: We consider and prioritize our customer in all of our decisions
At Tovala we‘re committed to building a workplace that represents a variety of backgrounds, skills, and perspectives and do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. Everyone is welcome here!
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We’re looking for a Senior Software Engineer to join our engineering team and help us build the systems that power Tovala’s digital experience and internal applications. This isn’t a role defined by a single language or framework. We care far more about your ability to architect strong backend systems, solve real problems, and ship products that matter to customers, both internal and external, than whether your background is in Go, Python, TypeScript, or something else entirely.
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\nThe way software gets built is changing fast. AI tools are already reshaping how our team works, and we want engineers who are not just comfortable with that shift but are actively leading it. You should have strong opinions on how to use AI-assisted development workflows to move faster without sacrificing quality. You’ll be expected to work across our stack, including backend services, infrastructure, and frontend when the problem calls for it, and to collaborate closely with product, design, and other engineering teams to deliver outcomes, not just code.
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Design, build, and maintain backend systems and services that support Tovala’s software products across web and mobile. Our current backend stack is Go and AWS, but we value your ability to learn and adapt over specific language experience.\nOwn problems end-to-end. You’ll scope work, make technical decisions, implement solutions, and see them through to production. You won’t wait to be handed a spec.\nUse AI-assisted development tools and workflows as a core part of how you work. We expect you to have real experience here, whether that’s with tools like Cursor, Copilot, Claude Code, or similar, and to help shape how the broader team adopts these practices.\nWork across the stack when the situation calls for it. While your depth is in backend engineering, you’re comfortable contributing to frontend work and aren’t boxed in by a single domain.\nCollaborate directly with stakeholders and other engineers to understand customer problems, define solutions, and make smart trade-offs between speed and quality.\nContribute to architectural decisions and help evolve our technical approach as the team and product grow.\nReview code thoughtfully, both human-written and AI-generated, with an eye toward system-level coherence, maintainability, and performance.\nMentor and support other engineers. Share what you know, raise the bar on engineering practices, and help create an environment where people do their best work.\n\n"},{"text":"What You'll Bring:","content":"Required\n\n
5+ years of professional software engineering experience, with meaningful depth in backend development (APIs, data pipelines, distributed systems, cloud infrastructure).\n
Strong fundamentals in systems design and architecture. You can make sound decisions about how services communicate, how data flows, and where complexity should live.\n
Demonstrated experience with AI-assisted software development. You’ve integrated AI tools into your daily workflow and can speak concretely about how they’ve changed the way you build software.\n
Ability to work across the stack. You have backend depth but can pick up frontend work (React, TypeScript, or equivalent) and contribute meaningfully when needed.\n
Excellent communication skills. You can explain technical decisions clearly to both engineers and non-technical partners, write well, and navigate cross-functional collaboration with ease.\n
Strong problem-solving instincts. You’re the kind of engineer who digs into the root cause, thinks about second-order effects, and finds pragmatic solutions.\n
A track record of owning and shipping projects with meaningful business impact, ideally in a fast-paced environment where priorities shift.\n\n
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Experience with Go and/or AWS (our current primary backend stack).\nFamiliarity with infrastructure-as-code tools (Terraform, CloudFormation) and CI/CD pipelines.\nExperience helping define or evolve AI development practices for a team or organization.\nExperience building or integrating AI/ML features into production products (RAG systems, LLM integrations, chatbots).\nBackground working in a consumer product or food-tech company.\n\n\n
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\nThe way software gets built is changing fast. AI tools are already reshaping how our team works, and we want engineers who are not just comfortable with that shift but are actively leading it. You should have strong opinions on how to use AI-assisted development workflows to move faster without sacrificing quality. You’ll be expected to work across our stack, including backend services, infrastructure, and frontend when the problem calls for it, and to collaborate closely with product, design, and other engineering teams to deliver outcomes, not just code.
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Tovala uses market data, geography, and placement of internal employees to determine salary. Additionally, we offer all employees real ownership in the company in the form of a competitive equity package.
- 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
Our Values
> Put the Team First: We put what is best for the broader team ahead of what is best for ourselves or our immediate department.
> Get S#!t Done (Well): We celebrate people at all levels for delivering high impact work that expands the bounds of what we’re able to do.
> Connect the Dots: We engage with curiosity to learn how our work impacts others so that we can problem-solve holistically and work collaboratively.
> Be Direct: We share our perspective openly and directly, even when it feels difficult to do so.
> Embrace the Obstacles: We rise to meet challenges with a sense of urgency, resolve, and optimism.
> Champion the Customer: We consider and prioritize our customer in all of our decisions
At Tovala we‘re committed to building a workplace that represents a variety of backgrounds, skills, and perspectives and do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. Everyone is welcome here!
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\n\n\nUse robust statistical methods to interpret performance data and make formal recommendations to product teams.
\n\n\nOperate a variety of cooking appliances in representative conditions and design highly detailed appliance and thermal tests with project teams.
\n\n\nConduct diverse and complex mechanical and electrical tests to ensure product conformance to internal specifications and regulatory requirements.
\n\n\nContinuously review and interpret tool sensor data to ensure the accuracy of testing.
\n\n\nProvide updates to management and project teams as required, and prepare thorough, timely, accurate technical reports on tests performed using word processing, database, spreadsheet, and statistical/graphical software.
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+3–5 years of experience with test equipment, procedures, and mechanical/electrical principles.
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Bachelor’s degree in engineering (electrical, mechanical, or similar).
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Working knowledge of test concepts in the design and development of products and components.
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Strong problem-solving instincts and the discipline to design experiments that actually answer the question.
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Excellent communication skills. You can explain results and tradeoffs clearly to engineers and non-technical stakeholders.
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Six Sigma knowledge and/or certification.
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Basic understanding of thermal, electrical, and mechanical engineering.
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Electrical fabrication: soldering, wiring, building custom instruments.
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Data analysis and visualization using spreadsheet tools, Python, R, or similar.
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Hands-on experience with AI-assisted tools for data analysis, reporting, or test scaffolding, and a point of view on where they help in a lab context.
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Experience working in a connected consumer product or food-tech company.
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Outcome-Oriented: You judge the quality program by what customers experience, not by how many documents you produced. You care about the right metrics and aren’t shy about changing them when they stop being useful.
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Cross-Functional Leader: You lead through influence as much as authority. Engineering, ops, CX, and manufacturing partners trust you because you’re fair, technical, and direct.
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Hands-On: You’re comfortable on a production line, in a teardown lab, and in a spreadsheet. You don’t outsource your understanding of the product.
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Startup Mindset: You’re comfortable in an environment where priorities evolve and where your work has a direct, visible impact on customers’ kitchens. You can build a process where it’s missing without over-building.
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Curious and Adaptive: You stay current on quality practices and tooling, and you have a point of view on where AI and automation belong in a modern hardware quality program.
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