Founded in 2013, Home Chef is the leading meal solutions company with both a retail and online presence. Available online at homechef.com and in retail at more than 2,100 Kroger grocery stores, Home Chef is committed to inspiring and enabling more people to cook simple, delicious meals, no matter how busy they are.
Similar to our recipes, we recognize that variety is the spice of life; 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 Plant Associate Recruiter is part of the plant Talent Acquisiton team, and ensures the successful recruitment of all hourly production, quality and warehouse positions in addition to operations management roles. This role facilitates full cycle recruiting, from sourcing, interviews, offers and onboarding of new hires.
Recruiting: Provides a positive candidate experience with any candidate that applies for an associate position with Home Chef Utilizes Home Chef's applicant tracking system (ATS) and external job boards such as Indeed and Zip Recruiter to identify hourly talent for entry-level positions in production, quality and warehousing. Conducts recruitment process for all hourly roles including interviewing, extending offers and initiating onboarding process Participates in plant leadership meetings around labor planning to ensure recruiting practices meet immediate and long term hiring needs for the facility Participates in occasional career fairs to recruit for surge labor needs Ensures accuracy and timeliness of all candidate communications. Onboarding: Ensures ATS onboarding processes are initiated and completed for candidates prior to Day One such as I9 preparation and background check initiation. Ensures accurate enrollment of new hires in the Kronos timekeeping system Assists new hires in completing paperwork if needed. Orientation: Facilitates day one new hire orientation using company provided Powerpoint presentation Reviews attendance policy, Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs), employee handbook, and benefit information with new hires Conducts facility tours Assigns lockers and fob keys for facility access Enrolls and trains new hires in the timekeeping system to ensure accurate time reporting General Responsibilities: As a member of the HR team, support broader HR initiatives and work with the team to ensure a positive candidate and employee experience Follow the facility GMPs and help enforce them throughout the facility Support the efforts of the company to maintain our food safety system (SQF) and quality programs This position requires 0-5% travel.
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.
Up to one year of post-high school training such as in a business school, community college or vocational training. Proficient in MS Office Applications; including Word, Excel, PowerPoint At least 6 months of HR/office/customer service experience Proficient in Google Drive Strong written and verbal communication skills Bi-Lingual (Spanish) is desired Exceptional interpersonal and organizational skills Detail oriented with a focus on quality results/deliverables Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high caliber and dynamic environment Good organizational skills and time management are a must Perks and benefits: Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance – benefits start the 1st day of the month following your start date Company-paid Life Insurance, Short Term Disability, and Long Term Disability 401(k) Employer match Flexible spending accounts (FSA) for qualified Medical, Dependent Care, Parking, or Transit expenses Flexible paid time off (PTO) policy, holidays and sick time Generous Parental Leave State-of-the-art office in the historic Old Post Office building in downtown Chicago, close to multiple Metra and CTA options, and amenities such as a food court, onsite gym, and communal rooftop space Discounts on Home Chef meal kits and at Kroger stores Casual dress in a fun, friendly, and collaborative work environment Candidates can experience Home Chef as a customer - enter promo code PEOPLE30 for $30 off your first order!
How We Work Together We are humble team players.
We are warm and gracious with team members and customers. We seek feedback to improve ourselves - and respectfully listen to and accept input.
We are pragmatic next-level thinkers.
We come up with novel and unique ideas. We explore new strategies to avoid being constrained by conventional thinking.
We take ownership.
We approach ambiguous problems, prepared to dive in, get curious, and learn more. We are results-driven, always challenging ourselves to exceed goals.
Be at Home at Home Chef We all show up authentically at Home Chef. Our team includes individuals with a variety of identities, backgrounds, and perspectives. You can trust that you'll be able to bring your whole self to an inclusive and enjoyable workplace.
We welcome people of all races, colors, religions, national origin or ancestry, sex (including sexual identity), age, physical or mental disabilities, pregnancy, veteran or military status, unfavorable discharge from military service, genetic information, sexual orientation, marital status, order of protection status, citizenship status, arrest record or expunged/sealed convictions, or any other legally recognized protected basis under federal, state, or local law.
Home Chef is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, Home Chef will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact our People team at .
Home Chef is an equal opportunity employer. To view the California Applicant Notice click here
