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# Sanitation Specialist at Tovala

- **Company:** Tovala
- **Location:** 5041 W 2400 S West Valley City, UT
- **Compensation:** $20/hr
- **Employment:** full-time
- **Work type:** onsite
- **Posted:** 2026-07-07
- **Last confirmed live:** 2026-09-08
- **Apply:** https://jobs.lever.co/tovala/dac911cb-44d4-463e-ba91-03bc59dfed09

## Job description

Sanitation Workers will be responsible for cleaning and sanitizing all aspects of our food production facility and operation. This includes cleaning and sanitizing all production equipment, floors, surfaces, and walls within the kitchen, break rooms, restrooms, and office area, as well as checking and restocking supplies as needed, while following Tovala’s food safety and employee safety policies. Food sanitation workers may also be required to complete relevant food safety / quality documentation. Essential Functions: Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions. Cleaning and sanitizing all aspects of our food production facility and operation. Cleaning and sanitizing all production equipment, floors, surfaces, and walls within the kitchen, break rooms, restrooms, and office area Checking and restocking supplies as needed, while following Tovala’s food safety and employee safety policies Complete relevant food safety / quality documentation. Other duties as assigned

Physical Demands Able to lift, push or pull up to fifty (50) pounds

Able to stand, bend, lift and move intermittently during shifts of 8+ hours

Comfortable working in hot and cold temperature environments Food Safety Responsibilities: Report any food safety and quality problems to personnel with authority to initiate action. Follow and uphold procedures outlined in the Food Safety Plan and the Food Quality Plan and any other programs that support the SQF system and other 3rd party programs/audits. Responsible for taking necessary action on all food safety and quality problems reported or observed. Ensure a trained designee is appointed to cover for absences or vacancies.

Essential Functions

- Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.
- Cleaning and sanitizing all aspects of our food production facility and operation.
- Cleaning and sanitizing all production equipment, floors, surfaces, and walls within the kitchen, break rooms, restrooms, and office area
- Checking and restocking supplies as needed, while following Tovala’s food safety and employee safety policies
- Complete relevant food safety / quality documentation.
- Other duties as assigned

Competencies

- Ability to work independently through a list of tasks, seeking guidance when needed
- Familiarity with cleaning solutions, including preparation and dilution of chemicals

Education, Experience, Licenses and Certifications:

- Food certifications and licenses as required
- Previous janitorial / sanitation experience

Physical Requirements

- Able to lift, push or pull up to fifty (50) pounds
- Able to stand, bend, lift, and move intermittently during shifts of 8+ hours
- Comfortable working in hot and cold temperature and wet and dry environments

Compensation & Benefits: Tovala uses market data, geography, and placement of internal employees to determine salary. Additionally, we offer all employees real ownership in the company in the form of a competitive equity package.

- Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) & Sick Pay benefits
- Comprehensive healthcare coverage we really invest in
- 401k with match
- Free Tovala Smart Oven and discounted Tovala meals
- Paid holidays and our winter facility shutdown where the facility closes for a week around Christmas and New Years
- Various other perks - recognition programs, continued learning stipend, casual dress code, Tovala swag, etc.

## Our Values

> 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!

## About Tovala

## Company Overview
- **One-liner**: Tovala reinvents home cooking by combining a smart countertop oven with a weekly meal delivery service to make delicious, convenient meals with minimal prep.
- **Entity Type**: Private (Series C)
- **Headquarters**: Chicago, Illinois, United States
- **Founded**: 2015
- **Founders**: David Rabie (CEO) and Bryan Wilcox (CTO)

## Core Business
- **Primary industry/industries**: Meal kit delivery, smart kitchen appliances, food-tech
- **Target customers**: B2C (time‑pressed consumers, families, health‑conscious individuals)
- **Mission**: “Reinvent how people eat & live” by saving them time without sacrificing food quality

## Products & Services
- **[Tovala Smart Oven / Smart Oven Pro]**: Countertop hardware that combines steam, air fry, bake, broil, toast, and reheat modes. The oven is WiFi‑enabled and can automatically scan QR codes on meal packages to cook with the perfect cycle.
- **[Tovala Meal Delivery Service]**: Weekly subscription offering 45+ meals per week in single‑serve, two‑pack, and family meal sizes (4‑, 6‑, 8‑, 10‑, 12‑, or 16‑meal plans). Prices start at $8.99/serving (two‑pack) up to ~$13.99 for single‑serve. Flat $10.99 shipping fee.
- **[Tovala App]**: Companion mobile app that stores cooking profiles, allows remote control of the oven, and includes a library of preset recipes for non‑meal‑kit items.

## Market Standing
- **Valuation / Market Cap**: Not publicly disclosed
- **Key Metric**: Total funding = **$68.6 million** (as of 2024); annual revenue estimated between **$25 million – $100 million** (Indeed employer‑reported range)
- **Notable Investors/Partners**: Left Lane Capital (led Series C), Origin Ventures (led Series A), Y Combinator, Comcast Ventures, Finistere Ventures, OurCrowd, Rich Products Ventures, Pritzker Group Venture Capital, University of Chicago
- **Growth Signals**: Rapid scaling from a 2015 Kickstarter ($256k) to ~375 employees in 2024; best‑in‑class retention and customer NPS; expanded product line (Pro model with steam); introduced family‑sized meal options; remote‑first workforce.

## Competitive Advantages
- **Integrated hardware + software + food system**: The oven automatically identifies Tovala meals and sets the perfect cook cycle, eliminating guesswork. This closed‑loop experience creates high switching costs and strong subscription stickiness.
- **Convenience without sacrifice**: Meals require one minute of prep, cook in ≤20 minutes, and use fresh, seasonal ingredients designed by in‑house chefs – a strong differentiator from both traditional meal kits and frozen alternatives.
- **High customer satisfaction** (NPS, retention) cited as “best‑in‑class” by the company, supported by a 100‑day risk‑free trial of the oven.

## Strategic Focus
- **Scale subscription base** while maintaining high retention and product engagement.
- **Expand meal variety and dietary options** (single, two‑serving, family meals) to capture more household types.
- **Grow remote‑first workforce** with a hybrid‑friendly Chicago headquarters to attract talent nationwide.
- **Continue hardware innovation** (e.g., steam cooking) to keep the oven relevant and differentiate from competitors.

## Why Work Here
- **Remote‑first culture**: Most employees work remotely; a Chicago West Loop HQ is available for those who prefer hybrid.
- **Equity for all employees**: Every full‑time team member receives company equity (stock options).
- **Comprehensive benefits**: Includes family medical leave, healthcare, and competitive compensation tied to market data and geography.
- **Growth environment**: Fast‑growing company (from 360 to 375 employees in recent years) with emphasis on personal development and ownership.
- **Transparency and respect**: Company values “good people who do good work” and prioritizes time in both corporate and food‑production settings.

## Sources
1. [Wikipedia – Tovala](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tovala)
2. [Tovala website](https://www.tovala.com/)
3. [Built In – Tovala Careers](https://builtin.com/company/tovala)
4. [Indeed – Tovala Company Page](https://www.indeed.com/cmp/Tovala/about)
5. [Tovala Careers (Lever)](https://jobs.lever.co/tovala)

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