Production Cook I

Production Cook I

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.

As a Production Cook, you'll play a key role in preparing and assembling meals according to our Tovala recipes and quality standards. You'll work with large quantities of raw ingredients (this is essentially manufacturing not a restaurant), follow standardized processes, and ensure food safety guidelines are met. This role requires strong attention to detail, the ability to follow instructions, and a team-oriented mindset. Cross-training in food packaging and production will also be a key part of the role as you may pitch in with help on the Production floor from time to time.

Schedule: Sunday- Thursday, 6:00 am-3:00 pm

How You'll Spend Your Time At Tovala

• Follow recipes and written procedures to prepare meals accurately and safely.
• Work with industrial cooking equipment, including skillets, kettles, and ovens.
• Manually mix ingredients and handle large batches of food.
• Assist with packaging and production operations as needed.
• Maintain a clean and organized work area, adhering to Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs) and food safety protocols.
• Report any food safety or quality concerns to the appropriate personnel.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Basic kitchen skills- Strong knife skills and familiarity with food production.
• Food safety awareness- Experience working in a food-safe environment is a plus (i.e. FDA, HACCP, SQF, USDA, PCQI, etc.)
• English comprehension- All paperwork is in English, so basic reading and understanding are required.
• Team player- Willingness to cross-train and assist in various production tasks.
• Reliable and hardworking- We can train the right person, as long as they show up ready to learn.
• At least one year of experience in food production, a commercial kitchen, or a similar environment is preferred.
• Ability to lift, push, pull up to 50 lbs.
• Comfortable standing, bending, and moving for 8+ hour shifts.
• Ability to work in hot and cold environments, including kitchens, warehouses, and walk-in coolers.

$20.50 - $21.50 an hour

Why Join Tovala?

Career Growth: We invest in training and development.

Team Environment: Work with passionate, supportive colleagues.

Impact: Help bring delicious, high-quality meals to customers nationwide.

The values we hold dear

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!