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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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> Embrace the Obstacles: We rise to meet challenges with a sense of urgency, resolve, and optimism.
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> 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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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.
Position Summary
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\nAs an Assembler on Tovala’s food production team, you will be involved in our food preparation and packing operations. This includes portioning and packaging our food products. Additionally, you will prepare our packaging inventory and perform duties on our packing line to assemble our meals for shipping to customers. The work is performed in a cold production facility (39 degrees F) and requires standing 8+ hours daily.
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\nLocation:
\n5041 W 2400 S Suite 500, West Valley City, UT
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\nSchedule:
\nMonday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday starting at 6:00
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We're looking for a Director, CRM to own lifecycle programs end to end, converting leads, retaining and growing active customers and winning back churned customers via email, push, SMS and more. This is a player coach role where you'll set the strategy and roadmap as well as help execute the programs, driving tangible impact through CRM. Using customer insights, data, and strong cross-functional relationships, you'll tie every program wto company-wide KPIs. We'll look to you to bring new thinking and add new levers to the marketing toolkit. Marketing experience at a growth-stage company is preferred. Passion for food is a must.
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Grow revenue through retention, reactivation, and win-back programs.
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Work with the product and data teams to understand our customer journey and retention mode, identifying insights to drive testing and new journeys.
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Define target audiences from customer cohorts and decide how we reach them.
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Develop offers that improve retention and bring back churned customers.
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Streamline how we send customer comms: simplify process and improve automation.
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Own tooling and configuration decisions for our marketing stack (our ESP is Customer.io).
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Partner with creative to deliver communications that are on-brand and on-message.
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Measure and report impact, and decide where to invest next.
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Develop strong cross-functional relationships with product, data, software, and growth teams.
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We're looking for a Director, CRM to own lifecycle programs end to end, converting leads, retaining and growing active customers and winning back churned customers via email, push, SMS and more. This is a player coach role where you'll set the strategy and roadmap as well as help execute the programs, driving tangible impact through CRM. Using customer insights, data, and strong cross-functional relationships, you'll tie every program wto company-wide KPIs. We'll look to you to bring new thinking and add new levers to the marketing toolkit. Marketing experience at a growth-stage company is preferred. Passion for food is a must.
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Own CRM strategy, roadmap and drive execution across email, push, and SMS, for leads, active and churned customers.
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Grow revenue through retention, reactivation, and win-back programs.
\n \n- \n
Work with the product and data teams to understand our customer journey and retention mode, identifying insights to drive testing and new journeys.
\n \n- \n
Define target audiences from customer cohorts and decide how we reach them.
\n \n- \n
Develop offers that improve retention and bring back churned customers.
\n \n- \n
Streamline how we send customer comms: simplify process and improve automation.
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Own tooling and configuration decisions for our marketing stack (our ESP is Customer.io).
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Partner with creative to deliver communications that are on-brand and on-message.
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Measure and report impact, and decide where to invest next.
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Develop strong cross-functional relationships with product, data, software, and growth teams.
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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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Position Summary:
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\nUnder the direction of the Food Safety Quality Assurance Director, the FSQA Manager will fulfill a core operational role by managing and coordinating activities of our Quality Assurance and Sanitation departments by performing specialized tasks including, but not limited to: assuring consistent quality of production by developing and enforcing good manufacturing practice (GMP) systems, validating processes, providing documentation and third-party audit regulation meeting the quality standard expected by the organization and laid out by the prevailing regulatory body. This job involves running tests, keeping a record of defects, analyzing products, and overseeing procedures within food production.
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\nLocation: West Valley, UT
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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.
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\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.
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\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.
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\n> Be Direct: We share our perspective openly and directly, even when it feels difficult to do so.
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\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!
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Why Team Members Love Working Here
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Additional $0.25/hour raise opportunity every 6 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 (around Christmas time)
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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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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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Why Team Members Love Working Here
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\n- $750 sign-on bonus, paid over the first 15 weeks of employment
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Additional $0.25/hour raise opportunity every 6 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 (around Christmas time)
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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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Oversee and monitor the day-to-day operations of the entire facility and ensure a smooth flow and efficient food production\nEmployee engagement is a must. At least 80% of time spent on the floor engaged and working with the team\nOversee and monitor that all company policies and procedures are followed\nEmbrace and live out Tovala’s company values. Foster a culture based on the values\nPartner with people team as needed\nCollaborate with maintenance team with regard to the physical facility, production equipment, and all associated maintenance in accordance with best practices\nActively anticipate issues impacting production and troubleshoot in advance\nCollaborates with operations and culinary teams to ensure quality, quantity and integrity of all product meets expectations\nSet a high standard for facility organization and hold team accountable\nPromote a strong, healthy and safe culture via compliance with policies, procedures and regulations\nCollaborate with engineering, and operations team to implement and drive adoption of new processes, tools and technologies\nCollaborate with FSQA and QA teams to ensure Food Safety is #1 priority\nCollaborate with supply chain team regarding inventory levels are met, ensuring 100% on-time deliveries to customers\nResponsible for the development and administration of plant-related budgets and authorization of associated expenditures\nManage to daily, weekly, and quarterly KPI targets, exhibiting an ability to develop and implement a plan of action to improve KPIs.\nCollect, review, an analyze data to improve efficiencies and reduce waste\nProvide coaching, mentoring and development that enables and optimizes the team’s effectiveness.\nEstablish, monitor and review individual and team performance\nFollow and help enforce GMPs throughout the facility\nOther duties as assigned\n\n"},{"text":"About You","content":"\n\n
\nExperience owning and improving KPIs
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\nDemonstrated ability to effectively lead teams
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\nStrong decision-making and people management skills
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\nExcellent oral and written communication skills
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\nComfortable with Microsoft Word and Excel; willing to learn new online tools and communication channels
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\nA self-starter with effective leadership, interpersonal, and verbal and written communication skills
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\nAbility to excel in a fast-paced work environment with a growing company
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\n10+ years of manufacturing experience within the food industry preferred
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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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\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.
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\n- Paid time off (starting with 1 week in your first year)
\n- Comprehensive healthcare coverage we really invest in
\n- 401k with match
\n- Free Tovala Smart Oven and discounted Tovala meals
\n- 11 Paid holidays and our winter facility shutdown where the facility closes for a week around Christmas
\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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\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.
\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!
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Position Summary:
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As an Assembler on Tovala’s food production team, you will be involved in our food preparation and packing operations. This includes portioning and packaging our food products. Additionally, you will prep our packaging inventory and perform duties on our packing line to assemble our meals for shipping to customers.
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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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Portioning veggies, grains, spices, and sauces, into small plastic bags of corresponding containers
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Inspecting product for quality
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Making small cardboard boxes
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Packing products into boxes
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Insulating shipping boxes
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Labeling finished products for shipping
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Maintaining a clean and safe work environment
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Working with the team to meet daily production goals!
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Physical Demands
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Standing and/or walking up to 8+ hours per day in a cold environment (39 degrees F)
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Lifting, pushing, and/or pulling up to 25 pounds frequently
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Use of hands and fingers for fine manipulation
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Vision for machine operation and food handling
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Hearing
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Wear personal protective equipment for food safety
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Ability to follow written or verbal instructions
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Ability to weigh, measure, or otherwise portion food
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Basic arithmetic
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High school diploma or GED preferred
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Previous food or other manufacturing experience preferred
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Food certifications and licenses as required
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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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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 with 39 degrees F being the most common temperature in the facility.
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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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As an Assembler on Tovala’s food production team, you will be involved in our food preparation and packing operations. This includes portioning and packaging our food products. Additionally, you will prep our packaging inventory and perform duties on our packing line to assemble our meals for shipping to customers.
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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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Portioning veggies, grains, spices, and sauces, into small plastic bags of corresponding containers
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Inspecting product for quality
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Making small cardboard boxes
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Packing products into boxes
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Insulating shipping boxes
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Labeling finished products for shipping
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Maintaining a clean and safe work environment
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Working with the team to meet daily production goals!
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Physical Demands
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Standing and/or walking up to 8+ hours per day in a cold environment (39 degrees F)
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Lifting, pushing, and/or pulling up to 25 pounds frequently
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Use of hands and fingers for fine manipulation
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Vision for machine operation and food handling
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Hearing
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Wear personal protective equipment for food safety
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Competencies:
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Ability to follow written or verbal instructions
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Ability to weigh, measure, or otherwise portion food
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Basic arithmetic
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Education, Experience, Licenses and Certifications:
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High school diploma or GED preferred
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Previous food or other manufacturing experience preferred
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Food certifications and licenses as required
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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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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 with 39 degrees F being the most common temperature in the facility.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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> Embrace the Obstacles: We rise to meet challenges with a sense of urgency, resolve, and optimism.
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> 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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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: 5041 W. 2400 S Suite 500. West Valley City UT 84120
Position Summary:
\nThe Quality Assurance Specialist, 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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Location: 5041 W. 2400 S Suite 500. West Valley City UT 84120
Position Summary:
\nThe Quality Assurance Specialist, 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.
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\n- Paid time off (starting with 1 week in your first year)
\n- Comprehensive healthcare coverage we really invest in
\n- 401k with match
\n- Free Tovala Smart Oven and discounted Tovala meals
\n- 11 Paid holidays and our winter facility shutdown where the facility closes for a week around Christmas
\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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\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
\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!
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Position Summary:
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Sanitation Workers 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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Cleaning and sanitizing all aspects of our food production facility and operation.
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Cleaning and sanitizing all production equipment, floors, surfaces, and walls within the kitchen, break rooms, restrooms, and office area
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Checking and restocking supplies as needed, while following Tovala’s food safety and employee safety policies
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Complete relevant food safety / quality documentation.
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Other duties as assigned
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Competencies:
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Ability to work independently through a list of tasks, seeking guidance when needed
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Familiarity with cleaning solutions, including preparation and dilution of chemicals
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Education, Experience, Licenses and 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
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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:
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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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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 with 39 degrees F being the most common temperature in the facility.
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Position Summary:
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Sanitation Workers 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.
\n
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Cleaning and sanitizing all aspects of our food production facility and operation.
\n \n- \n
Cleaning and sanitizing all production equipment, floors, surfaces, and walls within the kitchen, break rooms, restrooms, and office area
\n \n- \n
Checking and restocking supplies as needed, while following Tovala’s food safety and employee safety policies
\n \n- \n
Complete relevant food safety / quality documentation.
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Other duties as assigned
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Competencies:
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\n- \n
Ability to work independently through a list of tasks, seeking guidance when needed
\n \n- \n
Familiarity with cleaning solutions, including preparation and dilution of chemicals
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\n
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Education, Experience, Licenses and Certifications:
\n
\n
\n
Physical Demands
\n
\n- \n
Able to lift, push or pull up to fifty (50) pounds
\n \n- \n
Able to stand, bend, lift and move intermittently during shifts of 8+ hours
\n \n- \n
Comfortable working in hot and cold temperature environments
\n \n
\n
\n
Food 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
\n
\n
Work Environment:
\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
Office: Individual workspace, desk, and computer. Generally quiet, temperature controlled, and well lighted.
\n
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.
\n
\n
Work Environment:
\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 with 39 degrees F being the most common temperature in the facility.
\n
\n
\n
Compensation & Benefits:
\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
Our Values
\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
Sanitation Workers 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.
\n
Essential Functions:
\n
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.
\n
\n- \n
Cleaning and sanitizing all aspects of our food production facility and operation.
\n \n- \n
Cleaning and sanitizing all production equipment, floors, surfaces, and walls within the kitchen, break rooms, restrooms, and office area
\n \n- \n
Checking and restocking supplies as needed, while following Tovala’s food safety and employee safety policies
\n \n- \n
Complete relevant food safety / quality documentation.
\n \n- \n
Other duties as assigned
\n \n
\n
Physical Demands
\n
\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
\n
\n
Food 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
\n
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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.
\n
\n- \n
Cleaning and sanitizing all aspects of our food production facility and operation.
\n \n- \n
Cleaning and sanitizing all production equipment, floors, surfaces, and walls within the kitchen, break rooms, restrooms, and office area
\n \n- \n
Checking and restocking supplies as needed, while following Tovala’s food safety and employee safety policies
\n \n- \n
Complete relevant food safety / quality documentation.
\n \n- \n
Other duties as assigned
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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
\n
\n
Food 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.
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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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As our Senior Systems Administrator, you'll play a foundational role in shaping and operating Tovala's internal IT environment. You'll own the systems, tools, and processes that keep our employees productive, secure, and connected, while helping us build a scalable, modern IT function that supports a growing business.
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This is a highly hands-on individual contributor role for someone who enjoys solving a wide variety of technical challenges—from helping an employee troubleshoot a laptop issue to designing endpoint management standards, administering network infrastructure, evaluating new tools, and strengthening our security posture. You'll have significant ownership over the direction of our corporate IT environment and partner closely with Engineering leadership to make thoughtful decisions about the systems and technologies that support our teams.
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This is a contract-to-hire opportunity. We're looking for someone who can establish the right technical foundation and operational maturity to support Tovala's long-term IT strategy, with the opportunity to transition into a full-time role as those capabilities are established.
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How you will spend your time at Tovala:
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Serve as the primary point of contact for employee IT support, resolving a wide range of hardware, software, networking, and account issues while delivering an outstanding support experience.
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Administer and maintain our corporate endpoint environment across macOS, iOS, Windows and Linux devices, ensuring systems remain secure, compliant, and up to date.
\n \n- \n
Evaluate, select, implement, and operate modern endpoint management, device management, endpoint detection and response (EDR/XDR), patch management, and related IT administration tools.
\n \n- \n
Develop scalable processes for device provisioning, inventory management, onboarding, offboarding, lifecycle management, and hardware refreshes.
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Own administration of Tovala's corporate network infrastructure, including Ubiquiti switches, wireless networks, firewalls, VPN technologies, conferencing equipment, and connectivity across multiple office locations.
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Partner with Engineering leadership to plan network improvements, evaluate vendors, and evolve our IT infrastructure as the company grows.
\n \n- \n
Own our endpoint security program, including endpoint protection, incident response, security monitoring, and remediation of endpoint-related threats.
\n \n- \n
Manage Google Workspace administration, identity management, email security, and secure access to company systems.
\n \n- \n
Administer our identity and access management tools and evolve our practices to improve security and employee experience.
\n \n- \n
Manage relationships with IT vendors and technology partners, helping evaluate products, negotiate renewals, and ensure we're getting the most value from our investments.
\n \n- \n
Create clear documentation and standard operating procedures that improve consistency and enable future growth.
\n \n- \n
Partner with Engineering leadership on broader cybersecurity initiatives, infrastructure planning, and long-term IT strategy.
\n \n- \n
Continuously identify opportunities to improve reliability, security, automation, and the overall employee technology experience.
\n \n- \n
Administer and maintain on-premises Linux servers — provisioning, patching, hardening, monitoring, backups, and troubleshooting — to keep internal infrastructure reliable and secure.
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Maintain and improve CI/CD pipelines used to deploy and manage internal systems, automating builds, testing, and releases to increase reliability and reduce manual work.
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About You
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7+ years of experience administering corporate IT environments in a Systems Administrator, Senior Systems Administrator, or similar role.
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Experience supporting macOS, Linux, and Windows endpoints at scale, including MDM, patch management, endpoint security, and device lifecycle management.
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Hands-on experience administering on-prem Linux servers (Ubuntu/Debian), including CLI, shell scripting, networking, hardening, and infrastructure automation/CI/CD.
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Experience evaluating, selecting, implementing, and administering IT platforms, rather than only operating established tooling.
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Strong networking experience across firewalls, switches, wireless, VPNs, and office connectivity; Ubiquiti/UniFi experience strongly preferred.
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Experience administering Google Workspace or similar identity platforms, with knowledge of IAM, email security, EDR/XDR, and security best practices.
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Experience responding to endpoint security incidents and partnering on broader security initiatives.
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Strong troubleshooting skills across hardware, operating systems, networking, identity, and SaaS, with a customer-first approach to employee IT support.
Experience managing technology vendors and technical purchasing decisions, with the organizational skills to balance day-to-day support and longer-term infrastructure projects.
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Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to build trust with employees and explain technical concepts to technical and non-technical audiences.
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The values we hold dear
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Put the Team First- we operate with resolve and humility to do what’s best for the broader team
\n \n- \n
Get S#!t Done (Well)- We celebrate all employees for delivering high-impact work
\n \n- \n
Connect the Dots- We engage with curiosity to learn how our work impacts others at the company
\n \n- \n
Be Direct- We share our perspective openly and directly, even when it’s difficult
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Embrace the Obstacles- We rise to meet challenges with a sense of urgency, resolve, and optimism
\n \n- \n
Champion the Customer- We 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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Flexible paid time off (with a minimum of 15 days off you HAVE to take)
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Comprehensive healthcare coverage we really invest in
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401k with match
\n \n- \n
Free Tovala Smart Oven and discounted Tovala meals
\n \n- \n
Paid holidays and our winter holiday office shutdown where the offices and facilities close for a week around Christmas and New Years
\n \n- \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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As our Senior Systems Administrator, you'll play a foundational role in shaping and operating Tovala's internal IT environment. You'll own the systems, tools, and processes that keep our employees productive, secure, and connected, while helping us build a scalable, modern IT function that supports a growing business.
\n
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This is a highly hands-on individual contributor role for someone who enjoys solving a wide variety of technical challenges—from helping an employee troubleshoot a laptop issue to designing endpoint management standards, administering network infrastructure, evaluating new tools, and strengthening our security posture. You'll have significant ownership over the direction of our corporate IT environment and partner closely with Engineering leadership to make thoughtful decisions about the systems and technologies that support our teams.
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How you will spend your time at Tovala:
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\n- \n
Serve as the primary point of contact for employee IT support, resolving a wide range of hardware, software, networking, and account issues while delivering an outstanding support experience.
\n \n- \n
Administer and maintain our corporate endpoint environment across macOS, iOS, Windows and Linux devices, ensuring systems remain secure, compliant, and up to date.
\n \n- \n
Evaluate, select, implement, and operate modern endpoint management, device management, endpoint detection and response (EDR/XDR), patch management, and related IT administration tools.
\n \n- \n
Develop scalable processes for device provisioning, inventory management, onboarding, offboarding, lifecycle management, and hardware refreshes.
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Own administration of Tovala's corporate network infrastructure, including Ubiquiti switches, wireless networks, firewalls, VPN technologies, conferencing equipment, and connectivity across multiple office locations.
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Partner with Engineering leadership to plan network improvements, evaluate vendors, and evolve our IT infrastructure as the company grows.
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Own our endpoint security program, including endpoint protection, incident response, security monitoring, and remediation of endpoint-related threats.
\n \n- \n
Manage Google Workspace administration, identity management, email security, and secure access to company systems.
\n \n- \n
Administer our identity and access management tools and evolve our practices to improve security and employee experience.
\n \n- \n
Manage relationships with IT vendors and technology partners, helping evaluate products, negotiate renewals, and ensure we're getting the most value from our investments.
\n \n- \n
Create clear documentation and standard operating procedures that improve consistency and enable future growth.
\n \n- \n
Partner with Engineering leadership on broader cybersecurity initiatives, infrastructure planning, and long-term IT strategy.
\n \n- \n
Continuously identify opportunities to improve reliability, security, automation, and the overall employee technology experience.
\n \n- \n
Administer and maintain on-premises Linux servers — provisioning, patching, hardening, monitoring, backups, and troubleshooting — to keep internal infrastructure reliable and secure.
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Maintain and improve CI/CD pipelines used to deploy and manage internal systems, automating builds, testing, and releases to increase reliability and reduce manual work.
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About You
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7+ years of experience administering corporate IT environments in a Systems Administrator, Senior Systems Administrator, or similar role.
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Experience supporting macOS, Linux, and Windows endpoints at scale, including MDM, patch management, endpoint security, and device lifecycle management.
\n \n- \n
Hands-on experience administering on-prem Linux servers (Ubuntu/Debian), including CLI, shell scripting, networking, hardening, and infrastructure automation/CI/CD.
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Experience evaluating, selecting, implementing, and administering IT platforms, rather than only operating established tooling.
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Strong networking experience across firewalls, switches, wireless, VPNs, and office connectivity; Ubiquiti/UniFi experience strongly preferred.
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Experience administering Google Workspace or similar identity platforms, with knowledge of IAM, email security, EDR/XDR, and security best practices.
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Experience responding to endpoint security incidents and partnering on broader security initiatives.
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Strong troubleshooting skills across hardware, operating systems, networking, identity, and SaaS, with a customer-first approach to employee IT support.
Experience managing technology vendors and technical purchasing decisions, with the organizational skills to balance day-to-day support and longer-term infrastructure projects.
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Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to build trust with employees and explain technical concepts to technical and non-technical audiences.
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The values we hold dear
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Put the Team First- we operate with resolve and humility to do what’s best for the broader team
\n \n- \n
Get S#!t Done (Well)- We celebrate all employees for delivering high-impact work
\n \n- \n
Connect the Dots- We engage with curiosity to learn how our work impacts others at the company
\n \n- \n
Be Direct- We share our perspective openly and directly, even when it’s difficult
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Embrace the Obstacles- We rise to meet challenges with a sense of urgency, resolve, and optimism
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Champion the Customer- We 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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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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At Tovala, product is at the heart of everything we do. We are looking for a data-forward, customer-obsessed VP of Product to lead the strategy, and execution of our product portfolio across food, hardware, software, and customer experience.
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This role will lead our product team to develop a unified, insight-driven product strategy that connects deeply with our customers, empowers cross-functional teams, and accelerates our ability to test, learn, and deliver. This role will partner closely with leadership, engineering, operations, marketing, and culinary teams to ensure Tovala continues to deliver magical, differentiated experiences that retain and delight customers.
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Location: Remote (U.S.-based), with regular travel to our Chicago headquarters. Travel is expected approximately 2–3 times per quarter initially to support onboarding, team integration, and cross-functional collaboration, decreasing to approximately 1–2 times per quarter thereafter.
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\nBuilding a unified understanding of customer pain points informed by customer insights that inform both company and product strategy
\n\n\nEstablishing robust and repeatable customer feedback loops across a variety of interactions with customers (i.e. interviews, surveys, customer support tickets, etc)
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\nDriving accountability for insight quality and depth, raising the bar on how we learn from our customers.
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\nOwning and continuously refining a living, company-wide picture of customer needs and product opportunities.
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\nEnsuring that that unified understanding of customer pain points is clearly communicated across the organization.
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\nDeveloping a clear and coherent product strategy that ladders up to the overall company strategy
\n\n\nSynthesizing a proactive, data-informed product strategy that aligns with company goals and customer insights with strong input from product managers
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\nCoaching our product managers to materially contribute to the strategy
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\nPressure-testing that strategy against the unified understanding of customer pain points
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\nCollaborating with cross-functional partners to define priorities, success metrics, and a multi-year vision.
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\nLeveraging the product team to translate strategy into clear roadmaps, ensuring every initiative ties back to measurable goals.
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\nGrowing and levelling up the product team
\n\n\nCoaching both product managers and UX research and design, defining what the standard for great product work should look like
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\nWorking with the product team, as well as software and data partners, to improve and evolve our ability to move ideas from concept to live test quickly, across the full breadth of our product
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\nPartnering with marketing, tech, culinary, finance, and operations teams to ensure successful testing and subsequently launch of new product initiatives
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Customer obsession: Deep empathy for customers and proven ability to translate their needs into successful products.
\n\n\nProven track record: Demonstrated success building product strategies, aligning stakeholders, and delivering outcomes across multiple product lines and/or in strongly cross functional environments.
\n\n\nFast mover: Clearly skilled at learning and failing fast, both individually and by developing a team, and their processes and experiments, to do so as well.
\n\n\nCoach and mentor: Strong ability to guide and grow a product team with a variety of backgrounds and experiences
\n\n\nInfluential communicator: Exceptional at aligning executives and teams, simplifying complexity, and ensuring clarity of direction.
\n\n\nData-forward mindset: Skilled at integrating customer insights, experimentation, and quantitative analysis to guide decisions.
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Position Summary:
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At Tovala, product is at the heart of everything we do. We are looking for a data-forward, customer-obsessed VP of Product to lead the strategy, and execution of our product portfolio across food, hardware, software, and customer experience.
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This role will lead our product team to develop a unified, insight-driven product strategy that connects deeply with our customers, empowers cross-functional teams, and accelerates our ability to test, learn, and deliver. This role will partner closely with leadership, engineering, operations, marketing, and culinary teams to ensure Tovala continues to deliver magical, differentiated experiences that retain and delight customers.
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Location: Remote (U.S.-based), with regular travel to our Chicago headquarters. Travel is expected approximately 2–3 times per quarter initially to support onboarding, team integration, and cross-functional collaboration, decreasing to approximately 1–2 times per quarter thereafter.
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