Sanitation Specialist

Job Description

Job Description

We’re Tovala, a food-tech company reinventing home cooking to save consumers time. Through an innovative combination of hardware, software, and fresh food delivery, we make it incredibly simple for anyone to prepare and enjoy delicious, home-cooked meals without sacrificing time to do whatever matters to them. Through our superior technology, product experience and food quality, we have separated Tovala from the busy pack of other meal delivery businesses. In the process, we’ve amassed a loyal, rapidly growing following and our retention, product engagement and customer NPS are all best-in-class. We’ve raised over $100mm from great investors like Left Lane Capital, Origin Ventures, Y Combinator and Comcast Ventures and have invested strongly in building a unique culture that fosters growth, personal development and camaraderie.

Position Summary: 

The Sanitation Specialist will be responsible for cleaning and sanitizing all aspects of our food production facility and operation. This includes cleaning and sanitizing all production equipment, floors, surfaces, and walls within the kitchen, break rooms, restrooms, and office area, as well as checking and restocking supplies as needed while following Tovala’s food safety and employee safety policies. Food sanitation workers may also be required to complete relevant food safety/quality documentation. 

Essential Functions: 

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.

• Cleaning and sanitizing all aspects of our food production facility and operation. 
• Cleaning and sanitizing all production equipment, floors, surfaces, and walls within the kitchen, break rooms, restrooms, and office area 
• Checking and restocking supplies as needed, while following Tovala’s food safety and employee safety policies 
• Complete relevant food safety/quality documentation.
• Other duties as assigned 

Competencies: 

• Ability to work independently through a list of tasks, seeking guidance when needed
• Familiarity with cleaning solutions, including preparation and dilution of chemicals 

Education, Experience, Licenses, and Certifications: 

• Food certifications and licenses as required 
• Previous janitorial / sanitation experience 

Physical Demands 

• Able to lift, push, or pull up to fifty (50) pounds 
• Able to stand, bend, lift, and move intermittently during shifts of 8+ hours 
• Comfortable working in hot and cold temperature environments 

Food Safety Responsibilities: 

• Report any food safety and quality problems to personnel with the authority to initiate action. 
• Follow and uphold procedures outlined in the Food Safety Plan and the Food Quality Plan and any other programs that support the SQF system and other 3rd party programs/audits. 
• Responsible for taking necessary action on all food safety and quality problems reported or observed. 
• Ensure a trained designee is appointed to cover for absences or vacancies.

Work Environment: 

Production: Space can be crowded with manufacturing equipment. Must remain aware of Forklift traffic. Noisy; some areas can be dusty. May encounter extremes in temperatures. 

Office: Individual workspace, desk, and computer. Generally quiet, temperature-controlled, and well-lighted.

Administration: Individual workspace, desk, and computer. May not be temperature controlled, could have loud background noises. May include entering a production facility and walking on uneven, slippery surfaces and encountering forklift traffic. 

Compensation & Benefits:

Tovala uses market data, geography, and placement of internal employees to determine salary. Additionally, we offer all employees real ownership in the company in the form of a competitive equity package.

- Flexible paid time off (with a minimum of 15 days off you are highly encouraged to take)

- Comprehensive healthcare coverage we really invest in

- 401k with match

- Free Tovala Smart Oven and discounted Tovala meals 

- Paid holidays and our winter holiday office shutdown where the offices and facilities close for a week around Christmas and New Years

- Various other perks - recognition programs, continued learning stipend, casual dress code, in-office coffee, snacks and drinks, and Tovala swag 

Our Values

> Put the Team First: We put what is best for the broader team ahead of what is best for ourselves or our immediate department.

> Get S#!t Done (Well): We celebrate people at all levels for delivering high impact work that expands the bounds of what we’re able to do.

> Connect the Dots: We engage with curiosity to learn how our work impacts others so that we can problem-solve holistically and work collaboratively.

> Be Direct: We share our perspective openly and directly, even when it feels difficult to do so.

> Embrace the Obstacles: We rise to meet challenges with a sense of urgency, resolve, and optimism.

> Champion the Customer: We consider and prioritize our customer in all of our decisions 

At Tovala we‘re committed to building a workplace that represents a variety of backgrounds, skills, and perspectives and do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. Everyone is welcome here!

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.