Sanitation Associate

Founded in 2013, Home Chef is the leading meal solutions company with both a retail and online presence. Available online at  and in retail at more than 2,100 Kroger grocery stores, Home Chef is committed to inspiring and enabling more people to cook simple, delicious meals, no matter how busy they are.

In 2023, Home Chef introduced a new brand, Tempo! Tempo features a rotating selection of ready-to-heat meals delivered directly to your door. These meals are better-for-you versions of familiar favorites, designed to save you time and reduce stress while maintaining a healthy lifestyle. Our Tempo menu includes options that are protein-packed, fiber-rich, calorie and carb conscious, keto-friendly, and dietitian-approved.

Similar to our recipes, we recognize that variety is the spice of life, and therefore, our employees also bring their uniqueness and color to our fantastic team. We’re eager to work with humble team players and pragmatic next-level thinkers to innovate on Home Chef’s offerings.

Sanitation Associate Schedules

Sanitation Associate schedules are identified below. Sanitation Associates are hired into one (1) of the schedules.

• Option 1:
  Day shift – Sunday, Monday, Tuesday – 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM
• Option 2:
  Day shift – Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday – 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM
• Option 3:
  Day shift – Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday – 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM
• Option 4:
  Day shift – Wednesday, Thursday, Friday – 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM
• Option 5:
  Day shift – Thursday, Friday, Saturday – 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM
• Option 6:
  Day shift – Friday, Saturday, Sunday – 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM
• Option 7:
  Day shift – Saturday, Sunday, Monday – 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM
• Option 8:
  Mid shift – Friday, Saturday, Sunday – 3:00 PM to 1:30 AM
• Option 9:
  Night shift – Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday – 6:00 PM to 4:30 AM
• Option 10:
  Night shift – Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday – 8:00 PM to 6:30 AM

Actual schedules available may vary based on site needs at the time.

The Sanitation Associate is responsible for all activities involved in maintaining the cleanliness and food safe environment in the food processing facility. The Sanitation Associate is expected to wear proper Personal Protective Equipment at all times, maintain janitorial equipment in a clean, organized and safe manner at all times, and follow all health and safety regulations.

Detailed Responsibilities Refrigerated Coolers

• Empty all trash cans and replace liners, clean, and sanitize receptacles on a daily basis
• Clean floors by sweeping, mopping, and scrubbing them with floor scrubber
• Clean and wipe down racks
• Clean metal tables and sanitize on a daily basis
• Re-stock vinyl gloves in all sizes
• Clean and sanitize hand wash sinks and three department sinks

Clean, Empty and Sanitize All Garbage Gondolas on a Daily Basis

• Mix water and cleaning chemicals in containers, mop buckets to prepare cleaning solutions according to specifications
• Check for leaks, drips, and condensation
• Clean all food manufacturing machinery according to SOP’s

Freezers

• Clean floors using a dry cleaning method
• Remove any ice accumulation on the floors, walls, and cooling units
• Check for leaks, drips, and condensation

Bus Tub Room

• Empty all trash cans and replace liners, clean and sanitize receptacles on a daily basis
• Clean floors by sweeping, mopping, and scrubbing them with floor scrubber
• Clean and wipe down racks
• Clean, wash and sanitize all production utensils, bus tubs, red crates and blue dollies
• Clean metal tables and sanitize on a daily basis
• Re-stock chemicals
• Clean and sanitize three department sinks
• Test sanitizer with Hydrion test strips to test PPM sanitation solution
• Clean Tub Washer according to SOP

GMP Frock Room

• Clean floors by sweeping, mopping, and scrubbing them with floor scrubber

Empty All Trash Cans and Replace Liners, Clean and Sanitize Receptacles on a Daily Basis

• Re-stock vinyl gloves in all sizes
• Clean and sanitize hand wash sinks and three department sinks
• Clean walls when completing deep clean

General Responsibilities

• Follow the facility GMPs and help enforce them throughout the facility
• Support the efforts of the company to maintain our food safety system (SQF) and quality programs

This position requires 0% travel.

Attitude and Attendance

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