Food Sanitation Specialist Lead

Ladgov Corporation•Waipahu, HI

8d•Onsite

About The Position

The Food Sanitation Specialist Lead will supervise dishwashing, pots-and-pans cleaning, waste handling, and sanitation activities throughout the dining facility. This role involves ensuring all sanitation standards are met and supervising personnel during assigned shifts.

Requirements

Previous sanitation, custodial, dishwashing, or food-service experience
Knowledge of cleaning chemicals, dilution procedures, and safety precautions
Knowledge of food-service sanitation and cross-contamination prevention
Ability to operate commercial dishwashing and sanitation equipment
Ability to inspect work and correct deficiencies
Ability to lift trash, dish racks, pots, pans, and supplies
Ability to obtain required installation access
Must be available for rotating shifts, weekends, holidays, and extended operations

Nice To Haves

Previous lead or supervisory experience

Responsibilities

Supervise sanitation personnel during assigned shifts
Assign dishwashing, pot-washing, dining-room, kitchen, restroom, and exterior cleaning duties
Inspect work areas before, during, and after meal service
Ensure proper washing, rinsing, sanitizing, and air-drying procedures
Monitor dish-machine temperatures and chemical concentrations
Ensure pots, pans, utensils, trays, and equipment are cleaned properly
Coordinate trash, recycling, grease, and waste removal
Monitor cleaning chemical use and storage
Maintain sanitation schedules and inspection records
Train employees on cleaning procedures and safety requirements
Ensure spills and food debris are removed promptly
Report damaged equipment, pest activity, safety hazards, and supply shortages
Support emergency cleaning and corrective sanitation actions
Ensure the facility is ready for each meal period