Bakery Sanitation Associate | Training, PTO & Growth

Alameda Baking Company; Alameda (CA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

401(k)

PTO 120 hours/year

Commuter benefits

Free coffee

Paid training

Career paths to lead/manager

Job summary

Firebrand Artisan Breads in Alameda, CA is seeking a Sanitation Associate to maintain a clean, safe, audit-ready production area. You will clean equipment, surfaces, and facilities, follow SSOPs and SQF plans, and log sanitation activities, working with production, maintenance, and warehouse teams.

We offer employer-sponsored medical coverage, a 401(k), PTO, commuter benefits, and paid training with food safety certification.

Qualifications

• Attention to detail and pride in maintaining high standards of cleanliness.
• Ability to follow detailed instructions and safety signage.
• Basic knowledge of food safety and sanitation standards and SDS.
• Strong communication and teamwork with diverse colleagues.
• Must obtain a CA Food Handler Card within 30 days of hire.
• Willingness to work early mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Clean and sanitize production equipment, bakery machinery, tools and surfaces.
• Deep clean ovens, mixers, sheeters, slicers and other equipment as scheduled.
• Maintain cleanliness of restrooms, breakrooms, locker areas, offices and trash areas.
• Safely use and dilute cleaning chemicals with provided PPE.
• Sort and dispose of trash, compost, recycling and hazardous materials properly.
• Follow Cal/OSHA safety standards and chemical storage protocols.
• Complete sanitation logs and upload records and photos via Slack.
• Support audits and inspections (EH, SQF, QA).
• Report safety hazards, broken equipment, or supply needs to the Sanitation Lead.

Skills

Attention to detail

Time management

Following procedures

Safety awareness

Communication

Team collaboration

Job description

Firebrand Artisan Breads in Alameda, CA is seeking a Sanitation Associate to maintain a clean, safe, audit-ready production area. You will clean equipment, surfaces, and facilities, follow SSOPs and SQF plans, and log sanitation activities, working with production, maintenance, and warehouse teams.

We offer employer-sponsored medical coverage, a 401(k), PTO, commuter benefits, and paid training with food safety certification.