Sanitation Associate - 2nd Shift; Tempo

Founded in 2013, Home Chef is a leading meal solutions company with 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, 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 time and reduce stress while maintaining a healthy lifestyle. The Tempo menu includes protein‑packed, fiber‑rich, calorie‑ and carb‑conscious, keto‑friendly, and dietitian‑approved options.

2nd shift (3:30 PM – 12:00 AM) with days off on Friday and Saturday.

• RTH Cleaning
  • Empty all trash cans and replace liners, clean and sanitize receptacles on a daily basis
  • Clean floors by sweeping, mopping, and scrubbing with a floor scrubber
  • Clean and wipe down racks
  • Clean metal tables and sanitize on a daily basis
  • Re‑stock vinyl gloves and PPE 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 SOPs
  • Follow SSPO cleaning procedures with individual equipment cleans
  • Use proper PPE while performing cleaning tasks
  • Clean floors using a dry cleaning method
  • Remove any build‑up or ice accumulation on the floors, walls, and cooling units
  • Follow Lock Out, Tag Out procedures according to policy when applicable
• Dish Room
  • Empty all trash cans and replace liners, clean and sanitize receptacles on a daily basis
  • Clean floors by sweeping, mopping, and scrubbing with a floor scrubber
  • Clean and wipe down racks
  • Clean, wash and sanitize all production utensils, bus tubs, sheet pans and blue dollies, etc.
  • Clean metal tables and sanitize on a daily basis
  • Clean and sanitize three department sinks
  • Test sanitizer with Hydrion test strips to assess PPM sanitation solution
  • Clean Tub Washer according to SOP
• GMP Frock Room
  • Clean floors by sweeping, mopping, and scrubbing with a floor scrubber
  • Empty all trash cans and replace liners, clean and sanitize receptacles on a daily basis
  • Re‑stock vinyl gloves in all sizes and PPE accordingly
  • Clean and sanitize hand wash sinks and three department sinks
  • Clean and maintain all walls and areas
• General Responsibilities
  • Follow the facility GMPs and help enforce them throughout the facility
  • Support the efforts of the company to maintain its food safety system (SQF) and quality programs
• Attitude and Attendance
  • Arrives to work at scheduled time and follows time‑off request procedure
  • Communicates with co‑workers in a professional manner
  • Treats co‑workers with respect at all times
  • Escalates attitude issues among janitors to FSQA Manager
  • Uses teamwork with production throughout the day
  • Demonstrates ownership of tasks and job responsibilities on a consistent basis
• 0% travel required.

The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability needed for this role. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities.

• Fluency in Spanish and English is preferred
• 2+ years of experience working in the food industry
• General high school degree, or equivalent (e.g., GED)

• Candidates can experience Home Chef as a customer – enter promo code PEOPLE
  30 for $30 off your first order!
• Medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance available
• Paid holidays, sick time and vacation time
• 401k program
• Flexible spending accounts for qualified medical, dependent care, parking, or transit expenses

We welcome people of all races, colors, religions, national origin or ancestry, sex (including sexual identity), age, physical or mental disabilities, pregnancy, veteran or military status, unfavorable discharge from military service, genetic information, sexual orientation, marital status, order of protection status, citizenship status, arrest record or expunged/sealed convictions, or any other legally recognized protected basis under federal, state, or local law.

Home Chef is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, Home Chef will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, or to perform essential job functions, or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact our People team at