Sanitation
Krispy Kreme
WKS KRISPY KREME, LLC Position: Sanitation Specialist Brand: Krispy Kreme Reports To: General Manager Job Overview The Sanitation Specialist is responsible for maintaining a clean, safe, and sanitary shop environment in accordance with Krispy Kreme brand standards, food safety requirements, and health department regulations. This role supports production and retail operations by ensuring all areas of the shop are properly cleaned, sanitized, and maintained to promote food safety, operational efficiency, and a positive guest experience. Key Responsibilities Sanitation & Food Safety
- Perform cleaning and sanitation tasks according to established schedules, procedures, and food safety standards.
- Clean and sanitize production equipment, tools, racks, screens, utensils, and work surfaces.
- Ensure compliance with food safety, sanitation, and health department regulations.
- Properly use and store cleaning chemicals and supplies in accordance with safety guidelines.
- Complete sanitation checklists, logs, and documentation as required.
- Clean production areas, service areas, storage rooms, and walk-in coolers/freezers.
- Sweep and mop floors, clean drains, and maintain non-slip surfaces.
- Empty trash and transport waste to designated disposal areas or dumpsters.
- Clean restrooms, break areas, and exterior areas as assigned.
- Support basic facility cleanliness and organization to maintain shop readiness.
- Coordinate sanitation activities with production and retail teams to minimize operational disruption.
- Identify and report sanitation, safety, or maintenance concerns to leadership.
- Assist with setup and breakdown of production or service areas as needed.
- Support shop operations during peak periods when assigned.
- Perform any other cleaning or side work tasks assigned by management .
- Perform other duties as assigned.
- Work collaboratively with shop team members and leadership.
- Follow company policies, safety procedures, and operational standards.
- Demonstrate reliability, attention to detail, and professionalism at all times.
- Standing, walking, bending, stooping, twisting, reaching, and grasping.
- Writing, filing documents, and completing sanitation logs.
- Lifting, carrying, pushing, and pulling objects.
- Communicating with shop team members and management.
- Use of cleaning equipment, tools, and other shop technology, as permitted by applicable state age requirements.
- Standing and walking for extended periods during the work shift.
- Lifting and carrying ranges:
- 0-10 lbs: Frequent
- 11-25 lbs: Frequent
- 26-50 lbs: Occasional with assistance
- 51-75 lbs: Seldom; team-lift only
- Pushing and pulling approximately 10-40 lbs of force occasionally.
- Frequent use of hands for cleaning, handling tools, and operating equipment.
- Work performed primarily in shop production, service, and support areas.
- Exposure to heat, noise, wet or slippery surfaces, and cleaning chemicals.
- Fast-paced environment with variable schedules, including early mornings, nights, weekends, and holidays based on business needs.
- Ability to follow sanitation procedures and safety guidelines.
- Ability to maintain attention to detail and cleanliness standards.
- Ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities simultaneously.
- Ability to communicate clearly and professionally.
- Ability to maintain regular and predictable attendance.
- Knowledge of cleaning and sanitation practices required.
- Ability to follow written and verbal instructions.
- Basic literacy skills required.
- Ability to safely use cleaning chemicals and equipment.
- Ability to pass a pre-employment drug screen and criminal background check.
- Previous sanitation, janitorial, or food service cleaning experience preferred.
- High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
- Previous job stability preferred.
Vacancy posted more than 2 months ago
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