Sanitation Worker

The Chefs' Warehouse; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Vacations

Paid Holidays

Health, Dental and Medical Benefits

Weekly pay

Life Insurance

5% above cost for our high-qualityFood

Employee discounts for travel and for

Job summary

Michael’s Finer Meats & Seafood is seeking an entry-level sanitation worker to clean, wash and sanitize meat, seafood and poultry processing areas, ensuring a clean workspace.

The role requires a high school diploma or equivalent and 1-3 months of experience. Perks include weekly pay, benefits, and employee discounts. Join a team dedicated to quality and safety in a fast-paced kitchen environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 1-3 months of experience.

Responsibilities

• Prep Processing room for washing.
• Power down machines using appropriate procedures.
• Break down equipment for cleaning.
• Remove cardboard, trash bags, inedible from processing rooms.
• Use high and low pressure water wash systems with water temperature between 120-140F.
• Use proper detergent and sanitizing chemicals following MSDS procedures.
• Ability to read labels for chemical identification.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

About Michael’s Finer Meat & Seafood

With decades of expertise and a legacy rooted in quality, Michael’s Finer Meats & Seafoods is a trusted partner to chefs across the Midwest and beyond. Known for premium center-of-the-plate offerings, Michael’s delivers hand-selected meats and pristine seafood to some of the region’s most iconic restaurants. Our commitment to consistency, service, and culinary excellence ensures that every cut, fillet, and portion meets the exacting standards of today’s top kitchens. From custom butchery to curated sourcing, Michael’s brings chefs the quality they expect—paired with the personalized service they deserve.

Position Summary

Clean, wash and sanitize meat, seafood and poultry processing areas and maintain cleanliness of workspace by performing the following duties.

What you’ll do

• Prep Processing room for washing
• Power down machines using appropriate procedures
• Break down equipment for cleaning.
• Remove cardboard, trash bags, inedible from processing rooms
• Use high and low pressure water wash systems with water temperature between 120-140F
• Use proper detergent and sanitizing chemicals following MSDS procedures
• Ability to read labels for chemical identification

About you

• High school diploma or equivalent
• 1-3 months of experience

Perks & Benefits

• Paid Vacations, Paid Holidays
• Health, Dental and Medical Benefits
• Weekly pay
• Life Insurance
• 5% above cost for our high-quality food products
• Employee discounts for travel and events
• 401k
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan

The Chefs' Warehouse is an Equal Opportunity Employer that does not discriminate based on actual or perceived race, creed, color, religion, alienage or national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, disability or handicap, sex, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, pregnancy, gender identity or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. We also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with applicable federal, state and local law. Our management team is dedicated to this policy with respect to recruitment, hiring, placement, promotion, transfer, training, compensation, benefits, employee activities and general treatment during employment. We are dedicated to building an inclusive and diverse workforce.