Food Sanitation Specialist

Hampton, VA, USA|

Job Overview

Compensation

Type:

Hourly

Rate:

Range $19.00 - $19.45

Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Paid Time Off

Retirement Plan

Employee assistance program

Uniform allowance

Paid holidays

Job Description

The Food Sanitation Specialist position is a vital role within a food service environment, focusing on maintaining cleanliness, sanitation, and food safety standards in dining facilities. This role is essential in ensuring that all operational procedures comply with established guidelines such as TB Med 530, TM 4-41.11, and Performance Work Statement (PWS). The hiring establishment is involved in food services that require rigorous cleanliness and sanitation protocols to provide safe and temperature-controlled food service to its patrons. The company operates in a sector that emphasizes public health, food safety compliance, and maintenance of equipment and facilities used in food preparation... Show More

Job Requirements

Must be a United States citizen or authorized to work in the United States
must be eighteen years of age
must pass pre-employment drug screening and background check
must be free of medical restrictions or limitations that prevent performance of duties
must be physically capable of performing work in conditions of extreme weather
must utilize proper lifting procedures and practices
may be required to work uncommon hours, extended hours, nights, weekends and holidays
must be able to bend, stoop, and lift up to 50 lbs and pull, push, and lift equipment
must walk and be on feet the majority of the shift

Job Qualifications

High school diploma or equivalent
knowledge of basic cleaning procedures, sanitation, and operation of standard kitchen equipment is desired
ability to speak, read, and write English
understand and follow instructions
ability to train and cross-train
demonstrate progressive and continuing improvement
ability to work well with people
no supervisory experience required

Job Duties

Ensure that the dining facility is cleaned and sanitized daily
perform work in accordance with the cleaning schedule
maintain compliance with sanitation and food safety standards
ensure proper procedures, temperatures, and time periods are adhered to during food preparation and serving
clean dining area, dishwashing room, pot and pan area, self-service area, and outside area
serve meals and maintain self-service items, ice, and beverages during designated meal serving periods
prepare, maintain and clean dining areas
clean and sanitize dinnerware, utensils, and trays to have available to diners without delay
clean all non-food contact surfaces and clean and sanitize all food contact surfaces
clean and sanitize all equipment and utensils using mechanical, manual, or in place method
work to become proficient in duties
assist with storage of subsistence if necessary
remove trash and recycle to disposal area
remove snow and ice from sidewalks and access areas
recycle items, empty containers when full and clean the containers
identify and report equipment repairs for work orders
maintain food service uniform including hair net or hat, food service slip resistant safety shoes and other issued safety items
perform other duties as assigned

Job Qualifications

Experience

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Job Location

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