Sanitation Specialist

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.

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.
• Variety of 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.