Sanitation Specialist - Industrial Kitchens

Placements24; Durban; Hybrid; ZAR 100,000 - 167,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wage

Health & wellness

Equipment & PPE

Training in sanitation

Dynamic work environment

Job summary

Placements24 seeks a meticulous Sanitation Specialist in Durban to uphold high cleanliness standards in industrial kitchen environments. You will perform deep cleaning of equipment, surfaces, and facilities, following strict protocols and schedules, with a hybrid role including administrative sanitation tasks.

The ideal candidate has strong sanitation knowledge, experience with food safety regulations, and attention to detail, working across rotating shifts including some weekends and evenings.

Qualifications

• Experience in sanitation, especially in food service or industrial kitchens.
• Strong knowledge of food safety regulations and sanitation best practices.
• Ability to handle cleaning chemicals safely and effectively.

Responsibilities

• Execute cleaning and sanitization for all kitchen areas and equipment.
• Adhere to HACCP principles and hygiene standards.
• Manage cleaning chemicals and equipment safely.
• Maintain logs of cleaning activities and chemical usage.
• Collaborate with kitchen staff to ensure compliance with hygiene protocols.
• Inspect sanitation equipment and supplies and report deficiencies.

Skills

Experience in sanitation

Food safety knowledge

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Flexibility with schedules

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a meticulous Sanitation Specialist to ensure the highest standards of cleanliness within industrial kitchen environments in Durban . This role is critical for maintaining food safety and hygiene regulations, preventing contamination, and ensuring a safe working space for culinary staff. You will be responsible for deep cleaning of all kitchen equipment, surfaces, and facilities, adhering to strict protocols and schedules. The ideal candidate possesses a strong understanding of sanitation chemicals, equipment, and food safety standards, combined with a proactive approach to maintaining immaculate conditions. This hybrid role involves both hands-on cleaning and some administrative tasks related to sanitation management.

Key Responsibilities

• Execute comprehensive cleaning and sanitization procedures for all kitchen areas, including cooking equipment, utensils, storage areas, and floors.


• Adhere to strict food safety and hygiene standards (e.g., "HACCP principles").


• Manage and safely use specialized cleaning chemicals and equipment.


• Maintain detailed logs of cleaning activities, chemical usage, and any identified sanitation issues.


• Collaborate with kitchen staff to ensure compliance with hygiene protocols during service.


• Conduct regular inspections of sanitation equipment and supplies, reporting any deficiencies.

Requirements

• Previous experience in sanitation, particularly within food service or industrial kitchens.


• Thorough knowledge of food safety regulations and sanitation best practices.


• Ability to handle cleaning chemicals safely and effectively.


• Strong attention to detail and commitment to maintaining high hygiene standards.


• Good communication skills to liaunt with kitchen management and staff.


• Willingness to work a rotating schedule, including some weekends and evenings.

Benefits

• Competitive monthly wage with potential for performance bonuses.


• Health and wellness benefits package.


• Provided with all necessary cleaning equipment and protective gear.


• Training on advanced sanitation techniques and food safety standards.


• A dynamic work environment within a reputable food service operation.