Sanitation Worker

The Cheesecake Factory; Rocky Mount (NC); On-site; USD 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vacation and sick time

Medical, Dental & Vision

401K with company match

Guest dining discount 25%-35%

Discounted cheesecake purchases

Job summary

The Cheesecake Factory Bakery in Rocky Mount, NC is seeking a Sanitation Worker to maintain rigorous hygiene standards and support a world-class production environment. You will follow daily sanitation plans, champion safety, and collaborate with teams to ensure smooth operations in a fast-paced bakery, with allergen controls and shift flexibility.

Training provided; standard PPE supplied. Join a Fortune-listed company offering comprehensive benefits and growth opportunities within a renowned

Qualifications

• At least 6 months of manufacturing sanitation or equipment cleaning experience.
• Proficient with pallet jack and forklift operation.
• Able to operate a scissor lift and work at heights.
• Strong teamwork and clear communication in English.
• Ability to read and follow simple instructions, labels, and memos.
• Capable of writing brief memos and presenting to small groups.

Responsibilities

• Carry out daily and master sanitation plans to keep production areas clean.
• Adhere to safety protocols and report incidents promptly.
• Act as a communication link between equipment and management to prevent disruptions.
• Handle and dilute chemicals safely with attention to detail.
• Learn and apply the color-coding system for chemicals.

Skills

Pallet jack

Forklift

Scissor lift

Teamwork

English proficiency

Tools

Pallet jack

Forklift

Scissor lift

Job description

At The Cheesecake Factory Bakery, We Don't Do Ordinary!

Nothing is scaled down. Not the pride, not the fun, and definitely not the teamwork. Here, you'll do meaningful work alongside great people who care about each other and are passionate about supporting the teams behind the iconic cheesecakes our guests enjoy every day. That's the kind of culture that has earned us a place on Fortune's 100 Best Companies to Work For® list every year since 2014.

The Sanitation Worker reports to the Sanitation Supervisor and will play a vital role in the success of our product by contributing daily to the overall cleanliness and sanitation of our facility and equipment. Your efforts will directly impact our work environment by helping to create a safe workplace and maintaining high standards of hygiene. Your drive for results and commitment to excellence will support the creation of a world-class product from our award-winning facility.

The staff member will be informed of their role in monitoring activities to meet regulatory requirements for food safety and will be made aware of their responsibility to report food safety issues to personnel with the authority to take corrective action.

You’ll Thrive In This Position If You Are

• Driven by Results: you're conscientious and persistent about delivering timely, high-quality deliverables. You perform all job functions safely while following instructions.
• Improvement Focused: you never turn off the thought "how can I do this better or faster?".
• Adaptable: you’re at ease in a fast-paced environment and able to effortlessly change direction when priorities shift. You learn to perform new tasks as required for business needs and are willing to work various shifts and extended hours if necessary.

Responsibilities

• Take pride in executing daily and master sanitation plans, ensuring that our production areas and equipment shine as showcases of excellence.
• Champion safety protocols, creating a secure and safe workplace. Promptly report incidents to protect our team.
• Serve as the vital link between equipment and management, providing updates that prevent disruptions and ensure smooth plant operations.
• Handle and dilute chemicals safely, with meticulous attention to detail and care, contributing to a pristine and hygienic work environment.
• Learn and master the organization’s chemical color-coding system, enhancing order and efficiency in our daily operations.

Qualifications

• A minimum 6 months of experience in manufacturing sanitation or equipment cleaning.
• Proficient in operating a pallet jack and forklift.
• Capable of operating a scissor lift and working at required heights.
• Strong teamwork skills and effective communication abilities.
• Ability to speak, read, understand, and follow instructions in English.
• Competent in understanding simple instructions, labels, checklists, short correspondence, and memos.
• Skilled in writing simple correspondence or memos and presenting information effectively in one‑on‑one or small group settings with co‑workers and supervisors.

Physical Demands And Work Environment

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions.

• Stand for approximately 8 hours within a designated 2-foot radius.
• Continuously lift items weighing 30+ pounds.
• Push and pull objects, including occasional use of a pallet jack.
• Operate a scissor lift and work at required heights.
• Work in environments with varying temperatures, including a freezer (-10°F), a cooler (40°F), and an oven room/area (99°F).
• Work in a moderately high noise environment (PPE provided).
• Handle and work with chemicals (PPE provided).
• Work in proximity to or directly with trash and food waste.

Susceptible to common allergens present in our bakery facilities associated with the production of our World Class cakes and desserts. Some of these allergens are Milk, Eggs, Wheat, Tree nut, Peanut, and Coconut.

Benefits

• Vacation and sick time
• Medical, Dental & Vision
• 401K with company match
• 25%-35% discount when dining as a guest
• Discounted cheesecake purchase program

About The Company

The Cheesecake Factory Bakery creates over 35,000 delicious cheesecakes per day across our two facilities in Calabasas, CA and Rocky Mount, NC plus other baked products for our restaurants, international licensees, and third-party bakery customers.

The Cheesecake Factory Bakery is a subsidiary of The Cheesecake Factory Incorporated. Recognized as a Fortune 100 Best Companies to Work For® since 2014, The Cheesecake Factory Incorporated is a global $3.8 billion public company with more than 370 casual dining restaurants and over 48,000 staff members.

We are an E-Verify and equal opportunity employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive and welcoming workplace for all. We welcome applicants from a wide variety of identities, ideas, perspectives, backgrounds and experiences to apply. The Cheesecake Factory offers reasonable accommodation to job applicants with disabilities.