Operations

Home Chef
Chicago, IL

Founded in 2013, Home Chef is the leading meal solutions company with both a retail and online presence. Available online at homechef.com and in retail at more than 2,100 Kroger grocery stores, Home Chef is committed to inspiring and enabling more people to cook simple, delicious meals, no matter how busy they are.

In 2023, Home Chef introduced a new brand, Tempo! Tempo features a rotating selection of ready-to-heat meals delivered directly to your door. These meals are better-for-you versions of familiar favorites, designed to save you time and reduce stress while maintaining a healthy lifestyle. Our Tempo menu includes options that are protein-packed, fiber-rich, calorie and carb conscious, keto-friendly, and dietitian-approved.

Similar to our recipes, we recognize that variety is the spice of life, and therefore, our employees also bring their uniqueness and color to our fantastic team. We're eager to work with humble team players and pragmatic next-level thinkers to innovate on Home Chef's offerings.

The Operations Interns will support the Operations team with ad hoc projects including new process startups, tool enhancements, facility launch support, supporting standardization across the enterprise, and other gap and data analyses as assigned. You will gain experience in the meal solutions industry and exposure to operations practices at the corporate and plant level.

Project Management:

  • Prepare and assist in project documentation, including identifying project scope, risks, constraints, dependencies, assumptions, and deadlines
  • Working with stakeholders to execute against project goals


Conduct Analysis and Put Together Reports on KPIs:

  • Pull relevant data from Home Chef systems and put together reports / dashboards in Google sheets
  • Drive process improvements via data driven decision making


Provide Data Entry in Home Chef Databases:

  • Assist in data cleanup inside of Home Chef systems as we continue to grow and refine processes (e.g. ingredients database)


Development of Professional Toolkit:

  • Build presentations and report out to Operations leadership on project status
  • Attend learning and development classes hosted by various leaders across the organization, building skills in deck building, reporting, project management, etc.


This position requires up to 25% travel depending on the project assigned. Travel would be to our production facilities to support projects as needed.

Qualifications

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

  • Pursuing a Bachelor's or Master's degree in engineering, supply chain or a related field in operations
  • Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills
  • Experience with Google Suite or Microsoft Office, ability to pick up on new technology tools quickly
  • Detail oriented and organized
  • Ability to manage multiple tasks / projects at a time
  • Up to one year of post-high school training such as in a business school, community college or vocational training


More About Us

Perks and benefits

  • Candidates can experience Home Chef as a customer - enter promo code PEOPLE30 for $30 off your first order!
  • Medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance available
  • Paid holidays, sick time and vacation time
  • 401k program
  • Flexible spending accounts for qualified medical, dependent care, parking, or transit expenses


How We Work Together

We are humble team players.

We are warm and gracious with team members and customers. We seek feedback to improve ourselves - and respectfully listen to and accept input.

We are pragmatic next-level thinkers.

We come up with novel and unique ideas. We explore new strategies to avoid being constrained by conventional thinking.

We take ownership.

We approach ambiguous problems, prepared to dive in, get curious, and learn more. We are results-driven, always challenging ourselves to exceed goals.

Be at Home at Home Chef

We all show up authentically at Home Chef. Our team includes individuals with a variety of identities, backgrounds, and perspectives. You can trust that you'll be able to bring your whole self to an inclusive and enjoyable workplace.

We welcome people of all races, colors, religions, national origin or ancestry, sex (including sexual identity), age, physical or mental disabilities, pregnancy, veteran or military status, unfavorable discharge from military service, genetic information, sexual orientation, marital status, order of protection status, citizenship status, arrest record or expunged/sealed convictions, or any other legally recognized protected basis under federal, state, or local law.

Home Chef is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, Home Chef will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact our People team at [email protected].

Home Chef offers the base salary range as posted below, with the exact offer depending on factors such as geographic location, experience, skills, and internal equity. While compensation is within the provided range, it is not typical for offers to be made at the upper end. In addition to base salary, Home Chef provides a comprehensive benefits package, including healthcare coverage, 401k match, and paid time off.

Illinois Pay Range

$25—$25 USD

To view the California Applicant Notice click here
Posted 2025-11-18

Recommended Jobs

Customer manager

Acosta
Chicago, IL

Description Are you a dynamic professional with a passion for driving sales and market share growth? Join our team as a Customer Manager and take charge of managing our principals' business wit…

View Details
Posted 2025-11-18

Senior AI Engineer - On-site or Hybrid Opportunity (Based in West Des Moines, IA)

The Mutual Group
Chicago, IL

As a Senior AI Engineer, you will be responsible for designing, building, and deploying solutions that leverage large language models (LLMs), Generative AI, and natural language processing (NLP) to e…

View Details
Posted 2025-09-26

Open Roles for SPED Instructors - Apply Now!

Clarifi Staffing Solutions
Broadview, IL

Position Title: Special Education Teacher – 6th Grade Resource Room Location: Illinois | On-Site Schedule: Full-Time | School-Year Position About the Role We’re seeking a dedicate…

View Details
Posted 2025-10-25

Project Accountant

International Decorators
Barrington, IL

PROJECT ACCOUNTANT Location: Barrington, IL 100% Employee-Owned | Build Something Worth Owning At International Decorators (IDI), we don’t just build walls—we build futures. As one of Norther…

View Details
Posted 2025-09-28

EVP, Head of Surety

Zurich Insurance
Schaumburg, IL

Apply now » Apply Now Start apply with LinkedIn Please wait... EVP, Head of Surety 128695 Zurich North America is seeking an experienced leader to serve as Head of Surety. The Head of S…

View Details
Posted 2025-11-12

Direct Support Professional Full-Time

Challenge Unlimited Inc
O Fallon, IL

Who We Are: At Challenge Unlimited, our vision is to become a national leader in providing employment services to people with disabilities that empower them to reach their full potential. We inten…

View Details
Posted 2025-11-06

Senior Mechanical Engineer - Nuclear Pipe Stress

Black & Veatch Family of Companies
Chicago, IL

Why Black and Veatch Black & Veatch allows you to lend your talent and perspective to humanity’s biggest challenges in a flexible environment where you are empowered to grow and explore new possib…

View Details
Posted 2025-10-24

Manager, Communications

Red Bull
Chicago, IL

The role of Communication is to develop and lead strategic communications through storytelling, earned media, and influencer relations by creating marketing content to reach and engage new consumers …

View Details
Posted 2025-10-25

Administrative Assistant - Bilingual in Polish Preferred

HHDC
Chicago, IL

A multi-state leader in quality affordable housing and community development has an immediate opening for a Administrative Assistant in Chicago, IL. Must be fluent in English and Polish language. Th…

View Details
Posted 2025-08-28

Courier/Independent Contractor

Ameriship Parcel Delivery
Wheeling, IL

Job Details: Position: Delivery driver Pay: $600 - $1,200 per week (paid per delivery) Job Type: Independent Contractor/Courier Schedule: Monday through Friday  Location: Wheeling, IL 60…

View Details
Posted 2025-09-11