Food Production - Sanitation

Farmer's Fridge; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free daily lunch (annual value $4,000)

401K company match with immediate vest

Health, Dental, Vision, Life, STD, LTD

Equity after 1 year

Sick leave & PTO

Paid holidays

Job summary

Farmer’s Fridge is seeking a Dishwasher in Chicago, IL. The role cleans and sanitizes dishes, operates a large commercial dishwasher, and supports GMP practices to ensure food safety.

You will stand for long shifts in cold and warm spaces, lift up to 50 lbs, and communicate with the production team to maintain clean utensils and equipment. Health benefits and a 401K are offered.

Qualifications

• Ability to stand for 8+ hour shifts in cold and warm environments.
• Able to lift 25–50 lbs.
• Basic English communication skills.
• Willingness to work in a food-production setting.

Responsibilities

• Wash and sanitize tools and dishes in the Dishwashing Room.
• Change dishwasher water, detergent, and sanitizer.
• Clean the tool storage boxes, dish shelves, and stages weekly.
• Communicate with the QFS Team on equipment that must be swabbed.
• Keep floors and floor drains clean and free of debris.
• Dump trash and compost bins to keep production area clean.

Skills

Stamina/Endurance

Lifting 25-50 lbs

English proficiency

GMP awareness

Job description

Dishwasher

$17.15 per hour

Shift: Variable Day Shifts

Location: 5370 S. Cicero Ave., Chicago, IL

In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.

Farmer’s Fridge makes fruits and vegetables accessible and approachable for everyone. We offer a variety of fresh, healthy, ready-to-eat meals and snacks through our fresh food vending machines, wholesale partners, and our office pantry solution — providing chef-curated meals to customers within seconds. Today, we operate a network of Fridges and partner with clients nationwide in high-foot-traffic areas, such as airports, hospitals, universities, and large office buildings — where there is limited accessibility to fresh, healthy, grab-n-go options.

We care deeply about what we’re creating and aspire to make sure our customers feel that through every touchpoint. This shows up in many ways across the business. We are committed to prioritizing food safety, we are passionate about product quality, we value our employees, we champion the best idea no matter where it comes from, and we’re committed to making an overall positive impact as we scale.

You’ll get…

• Enjoy free Lunch every day! An annual value of $4,000!
• Competitive Salary & 401K company match that vests immediately upon participation
• Traditional benefits for full-time hourly – Health, Dental, Vision, Life, Short Term, and Long Term Disability
• Equity available to full time employees after 1 year of employment
• Generous sick leave & PTO policy
• Paid holidays

About the Role:

As a team member of the Sanitation Team, you will be responsible for washing and sanitizing tools, Lexan tubs, bus tubs and other items in the Dishwashing Room using a large commercial dishwashing machine and other methods. Keeping our utensils clean is a crucial part of Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs).

Responsibilities as a Dishwasher:

• Washing dishes and equipment in the Dishwashing Room to meet Farmer’s Fridge standards of cleanliness.
• Change the dishwasher water, detergent, and sanitizer to keep the machine running clean, and complete the Dishwasher Water Change Checklist in real-time.
• Clean the tool storage boxes, dish shelves, and stages (weekly) and keep the dish room tidy.
• Communicate with the QFS Team on equipment that must be swabbed to return to Production.
• Keep the floor and floor drains in the Production rooms and other rooms clean and free of debris
• Dump trash and compost bins to ensure they remain useable for Production Take

Necessary knowledge, skills, and experience:

• Able to stand and work for long periods of time (8+ hour shifts) in a cold environment (around 40 degrees) and in a hot environment.
• Must be able and willing to work in refrigerated coolers (~38⁰F)
• Able to lift 25-50 lbs.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills (English Preferred)

Personal characteristics:

• Improvement Oriented: You know your team is doing a good job; however, you keep track of data so that others can understand their performance too. You use this data as an insight into potential improvement.
• Confidence: You know your job and your demeanor inspires your teams to trust you.
• Humility: You appreciate everyone and the contributions that they make. The work of others is just as valuable as your own.
• Flexibility: You can pivot quickly as needed and it doesn’t bother you. In fact, you see these changes as fun challenges to conquer.
• Positive: You’re the sort of person who is a joy to be around. You smile and lift people up when they’re feeling down.

During your break - Never run on empty by enjoying daily Farmer’s Fridge meals, challenge a coworker to a game of ping pong, de‑stress by taking a spin on our Nascar arcade game, or spend your break on one of our comfy couches.

Happier Workdays

- Walking into the facility should fill you with joy, not dread. We're a fun and passionate group, and we don't take ourselves too seriously. Bring your unique self to work, dress comfortably, and always feel free to share your thoughts and opinions. We encourage curiosity and inquiry; there's no hierarchy here when we're all swapping ideas.

Innovate & Elevate

- We are all teachers and learners. You'll grow, and help grow the company through cross-functional collaboration, open access to leadership, and regular business updates. You have a direct impact on the company’s bottom line. You can also impact your bottom line by participating in our 401(k) plan that includes a company match with immediate vesting.

Farmer’s Fridge is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

View our disclosures related to External Agencies and Applicants below: https://www.farmersfridge.com/careerdisclosures