Cleaning Crew Lead
About The Position
Green Kitchen Concepts is a Chicagoland franchise of Filta Environmental Kitchen Solutions, a leader in commercial kitchen services, expanding into professional kitchen deep cleaning with their FiltaClean division. This is a ground-floor opportunity to help define and grow a new team. The FiltaClean Team Lead will oversee overnight commercial kitchen cleaning jobs, leading a crew of 3-5 technicians. This is a hands-on, player-coach role where the lead works alongside the crew to ensure thorough and professional cleaning of equipment, floors, walls, and surfaces in various food service operations. The role involves driving to job sites, training on proprietary cleaning procedures, ensuring quality standards and safety protocols are met, and maintaining equipment and vehicles.
Requirements
- Valid driver’s license with a clean driving record
- Ability to lead a small crew and hold people accountable
- Strong work ethic — you show up, follow through, and take pride in the work
- Physical stamina for overnight, hands-on work in demanding environments
- Reliable, punctual, and professional
- Ability to follow written SOPs and chemical handling procedures accurately
Nice To Haves
- Existing connections in commercial cleaning, janitorial, or foodservice — candidates who can help recruit and staff their own crew will be prioritized
- Experience in commercial kitchen operations, high-volume restaurant work, or professional cleaning
- Prior crew lead, team lead, or supervisory experience
- Familiarity with commercial kitchen equipment (fryers, ovens, grills, etc.)
- Knowledge of sanitation, food safety, or OSHA cleaning standards
Responsibilities
- Lead a crew of 3–5 FiltaClean technicians on nightly job sites — and work right alongside them
- Drive to job sites in a company cargo van or box truck (no CDL required)
- Perform hands-on deep cleaning of commercial kitchen equipment, ovens, grills, floors, walls, and surfaces
- Train on and strictly follow our proprietary chemical and systems SOPs — including mixing ratios, storage protocols, and safe use procedures
- Ensure every job meets Filta quality standards and is completed on time
- Communicate job status to management and complete all required documentation
- Maintain equipment, supplies, and vehicle cleanliness
- Uphold high safety, hygiene, and sanitation standards at every site
Benefits
- Bonus based on performance
- Paid time off
- Uniforms and work boots provided
- Company vehicle for job transport (cargo van or box truck — no CDL needed)
- Ground-floor opportunity with a direct path to management as the team grows
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
