This Is Who We Are

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. 

Overview

The Office Administrator’s responsibilities generally include managing expense reports, booking and managing travel for employees, and office management assistance. This person will need to be highly self-motivated, professional, and capable of managing work loads and prioritizing tasks in a fast-paced environment. This role will contribute to the efficiency of our business by providing personalized and timely support to the office. Furthermore, they also need to be able to communicate with employees, executives and travel agencies with professionalism, clarity and accuracy.

Responsibilities

Assist with employee travel at Home Chef:

• Approve travel arrangements for Home Chef employees according to the Travel / Expense policy 

• Assist with any changes to travel arrangements for employees

• Assist managing the relationship with our Travel Agent / Travel Management System

• File Expense Reports for all Travelers without a Corporate Credit Card

Office Management Assistance: 

• Reply to office management email, telephone or face to face enquiries
• Communicate with building management 
• Manage office supplies, snacks and beverage programs 
• Order meals for in-office days / weeks
• Assist the Office Manager and cover the reception desk as needed

Special Projects & Events:

• Help plan and coordinate office and department activities
• Schedule meetings for large groups or visitors to Home Chef’s office 
• Support high priority projects for functional areas as needed

This position requires 0% travel.

Salary: $52,000 - $55,000

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

• Completion of a four-year degree program
• Experience with GMail and Google Calendar scheduling preferred.
• Must be available to respond to work related inquiries from the executive team as needed on nights and weekends

More About Us

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 hr@homechef.com.

Home Chef is an equal opportunity employer.

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