Quality Control Tech

Confirmed live in the last 24 hours

Home Chef

Compensation

$18.75 USD

Bedford Park, IL

Hybrid

Posted March 31, 2026

Job Description

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.

Quality Control Tech shifts and hours are identified below. Days off and available shifts vary based on site needs at the time.

Shift	Start Time	End Time
1st	6:00 AM	2:30 PM
1st	6:30 AM	3:30 PM
1st	6:45 AM	3:15 PM
2nd	3:15 PM	11:45 PM
2nd	3:15 PM	12:00 AM
2nd	3:45 PM	12:15 AM

Ensures the accuracy and quality of all product labeled, portioned, meal bagged, and shipped from Home Chef by working alongside production to conduct on-the-line checks of product against recipe specifications and quality standards.

Detailed Responsibilities

Core QC Functions

A QC Tech demonstrates mastery of all core QC responsibilities, specifically:

Labeling

Performs visual inspection during labeling process (including bottles, jars, bags) for proper placement of label, correct name of product and/or ingredient per Q.A. sheets

Portioning

Issues correct QC samples to production team leads/production associates prior to production, utilizing QA sheets to ensure correct portion amount for the specific ingredient being portioned
Issues the proper measuring equipment (i.e. scales, measuring spoons, measuring cups, spatulas, pumps)
Reinforces training for production team leads and associates on proper measurement using the equipment
Confirms the portioned amount with production team leads for each portioned ingredient prior to starting production (based on QA sheets)
Performs final verification of portioning and sign-off on portioning line prior to starting production
Conducts hourly visual inspections of portioned ingredients for accuracy

Meal Bagging