Sanitation Manager

DO & CO; Des Plaines (IL); On-site; USD 81,000 - 99,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K

Healthcare benefits (Medical, Dental &

Daily complimentary meals

Job summary

DO & CO in Chicago seeks a proactive Sanitation Manager to lead sanitation programs, ensure regulatory compliance, and oversee chemical handling and hygiene training. You will partner with QA, HR, and supervisors to maintain SOPs and improve sanitation performance.

The role requires 5+ years in catering or food manufacturing, HACCP/ISO knowledge, and flexibility for shifts. Competitive salary and benefits accompany this leadership position.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience within catering setup or Food Manufacturing.
• Good Microsoft Office skills (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
• Knowledge in HACCP, ISO, and food safety systems.
• Food Safety Certification, state specific if applicable.
• HACCP Certificate preferred.
• Proactive and self-organized.
• Ability to manage through a substantial workload.
• Capable to work independently as well as in a team environment.
• Ability to complete assigned tasks within the given time in order to meet strict deadlines.
• Flexibility (different shifts - night, weekends, holidays).

Responsibilities

• Maintains the routine locker cleaning and partners with the Hygiene and Quality Assurance Manager to ensure that the unit meets the company’s industries and regulatory standards for sanitation.
• Works closely with the vendor(s) to order and maintain food grade chemicals within the facility.
• Keeps appropriate par levels of these items and work with necessary managers who also have chemical usages.
• Ensure MSDS are in place for all chemicals and any necessary PPE is available and trained for usage.
• Ensures Safety Data Sheets are current, as well as chemical supplier specifications are in place for all chemicals and any necessary PPE is available and trained for usage.
• Develops and maintains standard sanitation operating procedures.
• Verify chemical titrations with chemical suppliers. (Quantitative) and daily chemical concentration of dispensing equipment.
• Assists in analyzing sanitation data in order to identify trends and continual improvement opportunities.
• Provides support before/during customer audits, health department inspections, or any other scheduled or unscheduled audits/inspections.
• Implements and maintains daily sanitation schedules.
• Coordinates with Food Safety and Hygiene on Environmental Testing.
• Develops and maintains environmental testing programs.
• Monitors hygiene training and development of other staff directly and/or indirectly and provides coaching, direction and leadership support to staff in the form of new hire orientation, retraining, annual retraining, etc.
• Partners with supervisors and HR to implement corrective action as needed when hygiene protocols are not followed.
• Oversee all internal employee training and client training on proper sanitation protocols.
• Creates and implements appropriate SOPs when appropriate.

Skills

MS Office

HACCP

ISO

Food Safety

Time management

Independence

Team collaboration

Shift flexibility

Job description

Chicago, 2150 Frontage Road, Des Plaines, Illinois, United States of America

Job Description

We have an incredible opportunity for a dynamic, energetic, and eager Sanitation Manager in Chicago.

About DO & CO

We have a passion for hospitality culinary delights on every banquet floor and in the sky. With the three business segments of Airline Catering, International Event Catering, and Restaurants, Lounges & Hotels, we offer gourmet entertainment all over the world. We operate in 33 locations, 12 countries and 3 Continents, maintaining the highest standard of quality in both our products and services. We refine the classics, develop the unknown and grow constantly – sometimes beyond our own expectations.

Responsibilities

• Maintains the routine locker cleaning and partners with the Hygiene and Quality Assurance Manager to ensure that the unit meets the company’s industries and regulatory standards for sanitation.
• Works closely with the vendor(s) to order and maintain food grade chemicals within the facility.
• Keeps appropriate par levels of these items and work with necessary managers who also have chemical usages.
• Ensure MSDS are in place for all chemicals and any necessary PPE is available and trained for usage.
• Ensures Safety Data Sheets are current, as well as chemical supplier specifications are in place for all chemicals and any necessary PPE is available and trained for usage.
• Develops and maintains standard sanitation operating procedures.
• Verify chemical titrations with chemical suppliers. (Quantitative) and daily chemical concentration of dispensing equipment.
• Assists in analyzing sanitation data in order to identify trends and continual improvement opportunities.
• Provides support before/during customer audits, health department inspections, or any other scheduled or unscheduled audits/inspections.
• Implements and maintains daily sanitation schedules.
• Coordinates with Food Safety and Hygiene on Environmental Testing.
• Develops and maintains environmental testing programs.
• Monitors hygiene training and development of other staff directly and/or indirectly and provides coaching, direction and leadership support to staff in the form of new hire orientation, retraining, annual retraining, etc.
• Partners with supervisors and HR to implement corrective action as needed when hygiene protocols are not followed.
• Oversee all internal employee training and client training on proper sanitation protocols.
• Creates and implements appropriate SOPs when appropriate.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience within catering setup or Food Manufacturing
• Good Microsoft office skills (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
• Knowledge in HACCP, ISO, and food safety systems
• Food Safety Certification, state specific if applicable
• HACCP Certificate preferred
• Proactive and self-organized
• Ability to manage through a substantial workload
• Capable to work independently as well as in a team environment
• Ability to complete assigned tasks within the given time in order to meet strict deadlines
• Flexibility (different shifts - night, weekends, holidays)

What We Offer

Salary range: $90,000 annually .

• Full-time employees are eligible for 401K and healthcare benefits; Medical, Dental & Vision.
• Daily Complimentary Meals (Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner).
• An organization dedicated to fostering innovation; in pursuit of cultivating creativity, embracing new ideas and leveraging our impeccable standard for hospitality.
• Genuine career development opportunities, both nationally and internationally.
• The chance to collaborate and represent a leading force in the luxury global gourmet entertainment industry.

Diversity & Inclusion Statement

DO & CO provides equal employment opportunities. Applicants will be considered for employment without discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, disability status or any other protected characteristic.