Sanitation Supervisor- Berkeley Culinary Center

Sanitation Supervisor – Champion Hygiene & Standards in Food Service! 
  

The Sanitation Supervisor is responsible for overseeing and coordinating all sanitation activities within the food manufacturing facility to ensure operations meet regulatory, customer, and company standards for cleanliness, food safety, and employee safety. This role ensures that all production areas, equipment, and tools are properly cleaned, sanitized, and maintained in accordance with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs), HACCP, and sanitary standard operating procedures (SSOPs).

The Sanitation Supervisor will lead a team of sanitation associates, conduct inspections, verify cleaning effectiveness, train employees in sanitation programs, and collaborate closely with Operations, FSQA, and Maintenance to support efficient and safe production.

What You’ll Do: 

• Sanitation Operations

  • Oversee daily sanitation activities including cleaning, sanitizing, and inspection of equipment, production rooms, and common areas.

  • Ensure proper execution of SSOPs across all areas of the facility.

  • Coordinate pre-operational inspections and verify sanitation effectiveness before production starts.

  • Monitor chemical usage, concentrations, and the correct application of cleaning agents.

  • Ensure all sanitation tasks are completed within established timelines to support production schedules.

  Compliance & Documentation

  • Maintain compliance with FDA, USDA (if applicable), GMPs, HACCP, and company food safety standards.

  • Ensure accurate documentation of sanitation records, checklists, pre-op forms, and corrective actions.

  • Assist with regulatory audits, customer inspections, and internal facility audits.

  • Report and document any sanitation-related deviations or hazards.

  Leadership & Training

  • Supervise, schedule, and assign duties to sanitation staff.

  • Train sanitation employees on cleaning procedures, chemical handling, and safety protocols.

  • Conduct performance evaluations and provide coaching or corrective actions when necessary.

  • Promote a culture of safety, accountability, and continuous improvement.

  Safety & Maintenance

  • Enforce safety protocols including proper use of PPE and lockout/tagout (LOTO) procedures.

  • Identify and escalate maintenance needs for equipment, drains, flooring, and facility infrastructure.

  • Collaborate with FSQA and Maintenance to resolve sanitation issues and prevent reoccurrence.

  • Ensure safe storage and handling of sanitation chemicals and supplies.

  Continuous Improvement

  • Evaluate sanitation processes to identify opportunities for efficiency and effectiveness.

  • Implement improvements that reduce downtime, enhance cleanliness, or lower chemical/labor costs.

  • Participate in root cause analysis for contamination or sanitation failures.

Why Join Us? 

• Competitive hourly wage or salary 

• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance 

• Paid Time Off 

• 401K with company match 

• A supportive team focused on safety, quality, and shared success 

• The chance to make a daily impact in food safety—where your work truly matters 

About Us: 

At Whitsons, we believe food is more than nourishment—it’s care, comfort, and connection.

As our Sanitation Supervisor, you’ll help ensure every bite we serve is prepared safely and with purpose. Join a company where quality is the standard, and your role is key to our mission. 

Apply now and help us deliver safety and compassion—At Whitsons our mission is Enhancing Life One Meal at a Time™. 

Payrate- $23-$25 per hour- based on experience

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS AND COMPETENCIES: 

Education: 

• Associate’s degree in food, chemistry, biology or related sciences.
• High School diploma with relevant experience in Sanitation is acceptable.

Certifications: 

• HACCP certification is a plus.

Computer Skills: 

• Proficient with all computer applications in order to perform the job 

Other Qualifications, Experience:  

• Minimum 5 years’ experience as a Sanitation Supervisor in a high-speed multi product lines facility, preferably USDA inspected. 

• Experience in a complex (Union) operational environment  

• Ability to mentor and build strong teams while effecting a positive culture change  

• Must be Self-motivated, have a strong sense of urgency and a bias for action 

• Must be flexible in challenging and complex work environment while firmly maintaining compliance and upholding standards 

• Excellent verbal and written communications skills.
• Fluency in both English and Spanish is required.

• Proven ability to maintain integrity in a fast paced and challenging environment  

• Ability to analyze and process high volumes of information; manage priorities; follow through  

Required Competencies: 

• Communication 

• Effectively write, present and transfer ideas and information for the advancement of individual and company performance. 

• Customer Focus 

• Act in the best interest of the customer, both internal and external.  

• Innovation 

• Create new ideas, processes or products which when implemented lead to positive effective change. 

• Organization Leadership 

• Apply strategic thinking, prioritization and decision-making to drive results. 

PHYSICAL DEMANDS OF THE JOB: 

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by a Team Member to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.  

• While performing the duties of this job, the team member is frequently required Sit, walk, talk and hear 

• Use hands and fingers to feel, handle, or operate objects, tools, or controls and reach with hands and arms. 

• Be standing on feet majority of the workday in addition to walking back and forth. 

• Lift and/or move up to 40 pounds. Lifting while turning side to side is sometimes necessary. 

• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus.  

Position sometimes requires extended hours including evenings and/or weekends, travel to multiple work sites and occasional out-of-state travel.   

WORK ENVIRONMENT:  

• The work is performed primarily in a manufacturing and warehouse environment, specifically the packing and warehousing areas 

• Standing most of the workday is required.  

• Work requires movement in and out of storerooms, near heavy machinery and freezers  

• Exposure to extreme temperatures (hot and cold) due to cooking and refrigeration equipment. 

• The noise level in the work environment is moderate to loud.  

The duties listed above are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work and duties that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position, and Whitsons reserves the right to add additional duties or modify existing duties.  

The job description does not constitute an employment agreement between Whitsons and team member and is subject to change by Whitsons as the needs of Whitsons and requirements of the job change.