Sanitation Specialist

Tovala•Chicago, IL

12d

About The Position

Tovala is a food-tech company that combines hardware, software, and fresh food delivery to simplify home cooking. The Sanitation Specialist is responsible for cleaning and sanitizing the food production facility and related areas, including production equipment, floors, surfaces, and walls in the kitchen, break rooms, restrooms, and office areas. The role also includes checking and restocking supplies, following food and employee safety policies, and completing relevant food safety and quality documentation. The position requires reporting food safety and quality problems, following procedures in the Food Safety Plan and Food Quality Plan and other programs supporting the SQF system and third-party programs or audits, and taking necessary action on observed or reported problems. A trained designee must be appointed to cover absences or vacancies. The work may take place in crowded, noisy production areas with manufacturing equipment, forklift traffic, dust, and temperature extremes; 39°F is the most common facility temperature. Duties may also involve entering a production facility and walking on uneven or slippery surfaces. Office and administrative areas may have individual workspaces, desks, and computers, with conditions varying in noise and temperature control. Compensation is $19.50 per hour. Tovala offers paid time off, healthcare coverage, a 401(k) with match, a Tovala Smart Oven and discounted meals, paid holidays and a winter facility shutdown, and other perks.

Requirements

Previous janitorial or sanitation experience.
Familiarity with cleaning solutions, including preparation and dilution of chemicals.
Food certifications and licenses as required.
Ability to work independently through a list of tasks and seek guidance when needed.
Ability to lift, push, or pull up to 50 pounds.
Ability to stand, bend, lift, and move intermittently during shifts of 8 or more hours.
Comfort working in hot and cold temperature environments.

Responsibilities

Clean and sanitize all aspects of the food production facility and operation.
Clean and sanitize production equipment, floors, surfaces, and walls in the kitchen, break rooms, restrooms, and office area.
Check and restock supplies as needed while following food safety and employee safety policies.
Complete relevant food safety and quality documentation.
Report food safety and quality problems to personnel authorized to initiate action.
Follow procedures in the Food Safety Plan and Food Quality Plan and other programs supporting the SQF system and third-party programs or audits.
Take necessary action on food safety and quality problems that are reported or observed.
Ensure a trained designee is appointed to cover absences or vacancies.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

Paid time off, starting with one week in the first year.
Comprehensive healthcare coverage.
401(k) with match.
Free Tovala Smart Oven and discounted Tovala meals.
11 paid holidays and a winter facility shutdown of about one week around Christmas.
Recognition programs.
Continued learning stipend.
Casual dress code.
In-office coffee, snacks, and drinks.
Tovala swag.
Competitive equity package.