Sanitation Specialist

TovalaCarol Stream, IL
Onsite

About The Position

We e Tovala, a food-tech company reinventing home cooking to save consumers time. Through an innovative combination of hardware, software, and fresh food delivery, we make it incredibly simple for anyone to prepare and enjoy delicious, home-cooked meals without sacrificing time to do whatever matters to them. Through our superior technology, product experience and food quality, we have separated Tovala from the busy pack of other meal delivery businesses. In the process, we e amassed a loyal, rapidly growing following and our retention, product engagement and customer NPS are all best-in-class. We e raised over $100mm from great investors like Left Lane Capital, Origin Ventures, Y Combinator and Comcast Ventures and have invested strongly in building a unique culture that fosters growth, personal development and camaraderie.

Requirements

  • Ability to work independently through a list of tasks, seeking guidance when needed.
  • Familiarity with cleaning solutions, including preparation and dilution of chemicals.
  • Food certifications and licenses as required.
  • Previous janitorial / sanitation experience.
  • 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.
  • Report any food safety and quality problems to personnel with the 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.

Responsibilities

  • 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.

Benefits

  • Flexible paid time off (with a minimum of 15 days off you are highly encouraged to take)
  • Comprehensive healthcare coverage we really invest in
  • 401k with match
  • Free Tovala Smart Oven and discounted Tovala meals
  • Paid holidays and our winter holiday office shutdown where the offices and facilities close for a week around Christmas and New Years
  • Various other perks - recognition programs, continued learning stipend, casual dress code, in-office coffee, snacks and drinks, and Tovala swag
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