Sanitation Team Leader

Bento Inc.; Chicago (IL); Presencial; USD 26.000 - 37.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Group health benefits

Retirement plans

Extensive training

Career advancement opportunities

Diversity & inclusion initiatives

ESG initiatives

Descripción de la vacante

Bento Inc. in Chicago seeks a Sanitation Team Leader to oversee sanitation teammates, ensure compliance with safety and food-safety standards, and coordinate with Production, QA, and Maintenance teams. The role requires leading by example and maintaining documentation and records.

Ideal candidates have leadership experience in sanitation, knowledge of GMPs/HACCP, and strong communication skills. Weekend/overtime flexibility is expected in a fast-paced food manufacturing setting.

Formación

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Leadership or supervisory experience in sanitation, food manufacturing, or related environment.
• Knowledge of food safety regulations, GMPs, HACCP, and sanitation practices.
• Strong communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple priorities.
• Basic computer skills and documentation experience.
• Ability to work flexible schedules including weekends/holidays/overtime.
• Basic English verbal and written communication.
• Basic knowledge of mathematics.
• WHMIS certificate is an asset.

Responsabilidades

• Maintain materials needed to clean working environment.
• Review and maintain all records to Bento's standards.
• Assign duties to Sanitation Teammates.
• Coach teammates on sanitation standards.
• Lead, coach, and support sanitation team members to meet daily production and sanitation goals.
• Monitor and verify proper cleaning and sanitation of equipment, production areas, and facilities.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, food safety programs, GMPs, HACCP, and SQF.
• Conduct routine inspections and audits to maintain sanitation effectiveness and regulatory compliance.
• Train employees on sanitation procedures, safety protocols, chemical handling, and best practices.
• Promote a culture of safety and report hazards immediately.
• Complete required sanitation documentation accurately and timely.
• Collaborate with Production, Quality Assurance, and Maintenance teams to support objectives.
• Assist with scheduling, attendance tracking, and performance feedback.
• Investigate and resolve sanitation-related concerns and drive continuous improvement.
• Support special cleaning projects and other duties as assigned.

Conocimientos

Leadership

Supervisory experience

Communication

Problem solving

English proficiency

Documentation

Adaptability

Educación

High school diploma or equivalent

Descripción del empleo

Join Team Bento and be a part of our group of companies which operates more than 12000 locations globally. With operations across Canada and United States, Bento brings together a dynamic team of people with diverse backgrounds, experience, and talent, to create an exceptional guest experience.

Location

• Chicago Food Factory: 2136 S. Peoria St., Chicago, Illinois, 60608 | Sunday to Saturday: 6:30 pm - 3:00 am

Responsibilities

The role of the Sanitation Team Leader is to ensure Sanitation Teammates are performing their duties in accordance with established standards and regulations.

• Maintain materials needed to clean working environment
• Review and maintain all records to Bento's standards
• Assign duties to Sanitation Teammates
• Coach teammates on all sanitation standards
• Lead, coach, and support sanitation team members to ensure daily production and sanitation goals are achieved
• Monitor and verify proper cleaning and sanitation of equipment, production areas, and facility spaces
• Ensure compliance with company policies, food safety programs, GMPs, HACCP, and SQF standards
• Conduct routine inspections and audits to maintain sanitation effectiveness and regulatory compliance
• Train employees on sanitation procedures, safety protocols, chemical handling, and best practices
• Promote a culture of safety by ensuring adherence to all workplace safety requirements and reporting hazards immediately
• Complete required sanitation documentation accurately and in a timely manner
• Collaborate with Production, Quality Assurance, and Maintenance teams to support operational objectives
• Assist with scheduling, attendance tracking, and performance feedback for sanitation employees
• Investigate and resolve sanitation-related concerns while driving continuous improvement initiatives
• Support special cleaning projects and other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required
• Previous leadership or supervisory experience in sanitation, food manufacturing, or a related environment preferred
• Knowledge of food safety regulations, GMPs, HACCP, and sanitation practices
• Strong communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple priorities
• Basic computer skills and experience completing reports and documentation
• Ability to work flexible schedules, including weekends, holidays, and overtime as business needs require
• Basic English verbal and written communication skill
• Basic knowledge of mathematic
• WHMIS certificate an asset

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand, walk, bend, reach, and lift throughout the shift.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
• Comfortable working in wet, cold, hot, or refrigerated environments.
• Ability to safely work with sanitation chemicals and personal protective equipment (PPE).

Why you should join our team:

• Full-Time starting immediately at $22.75 per hour.
• Power of Collaboration: Live our core values - "Own it", "Care about it", "Make it exceptional", and "Win together" - as we work together to create better food for everyone, the Japanese way.
• Competitive Rewards: Upon meeting eligibility criteria reap the benefits of a comprehensive group health benefits, and retirement plans that recognize your outstanding contribution.
• Ignite Your Potential: Fuel your growth with extensive training and opportunities for career advancement, empowering you to unleash your full potential.
• Champion Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion: We are committed to fostering a workplace where diversity, equity, and inclusion thrive, empowering every voice to be heard and celebrated through meaningful initiatives and programs.
• Drive Sustainable Impact: As part of our dedication to Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) principles, we actively promote sustainable practices and initiatives to create a positive impact on our environment and communities.

For more information about Bento and our opportunities, please visit www.bentosushi.com.

We thank all applicants for their interest; however only those candidates elected for an interview will be contacted.