SANITATION SUPERVISOR
Join Team Bento and be a part of our group of companies which operates more than 12000 locations globally. With operations across Canada and United States, Bento brings together a dynamic team of people with diverse backgrounds, experience, and talent, to create an exceptional guest experience.
Location
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Orlando Kitchen Incubator - 10501 S Orange Ave STE 105, Orlando, FL 32824
Responsibilities
The Sanitation Supervisor is responsible for overseeing all cleaning and sanitation activities within the Ready-to-Eat (RTE) food manufacturing facility. This position ensures that equipment, production areas, and facility infrastructure are cleaned and sanitized in compliance with company policies, GMPs, HACCP, SQF/BRC standards, OSHA regulations, and all applicable food safety requirements. The Sanitation Supervisor leads sanitation employees, verifies cleaning effectiveness, and supports production readiness while preventing product contamination and cross-contamination.
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Supervise and coordinate daily sanitation operations for RTE processing and packaging areas.
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Ensure compliance with food safety programs including HACCP, GMPs, SSOPs, allergen control, and environmental monitoring programs.
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Verify proper cleaning and sanitizing of equipment, utensils, conveyors, drains, walls, floors, and production lines.
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Conduct pre-operational inspections to ensure equipment and production areas are ready for startup.
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Monitor chemical usage, concentrations, and safe handling procedures.
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Train sanitation employees on:
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Cleaning procedures
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PPE requirements
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Chemical safety
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Lockout/Tagout (LOTO)
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GMPs and hygiene practices
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Maintain sanitation records, logs, and documentation accurately and completely.
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Coordinate with QA, Maintenance, and Production departments to ensure sanitation effectiveness and production schedules are met.
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Ensure compliance with OSHA safety regulations and company safety policies.
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Investigate sanitation deficiencies and implement corrective actions.
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Monitor sanitation KPIs including ATP results, environmental swabs, audit findings, and downtime.
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Assist during third-party, customer, USDA/FDA, and internal audits.
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Ensure proper storage and labeling of sanitation chemicals and tools.
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Enforce employee attendance, discipline, and performance expectations.
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Support continuous improvement initiatives related to sanitation efficiency and food safety.
Physical Requirements
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Ability to stand, walk, bend, lift, and work in wet and cold environments for extended periods.
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Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
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Ability to wear required PPE including gloves, aprons, goggles, face shields, and respirators if required.
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Able to work in an environment of wet floors, cleaning chemicals, cold temperatures; noise from processing equipment and frequent walking and standing
Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
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Pre-op inspection pass rate
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ATP and microbiological swab results
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Environmental monitoring compliance
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Audit performance
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Sanitation downtime reduction
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Chemical usage control
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Employee safety and training compliance
Qualifications
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High school diploma or GED required; associate degree or food science background preferred.
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Minimum 2–5 years of sanitation experience in a food manufacturing environment.
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Prior supervisory experience preferred.
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Experience in RTE or high-risk food manufacturing strongly preferred.
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Knowledge of:
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HACCP principles
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SQF, BRC, or other GFSI standards
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GMPs
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SSOPs
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Allergen control
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Environmental monitoring
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Chemical safety
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Ability to read and understand sanitation procedures and SDS documentation.
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Basic computer skills including Microsoft Office and sanitation tracking systems.
Preferred Certifications
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HACCP Certification
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SQF Practitioner Training
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OSHA Safety Training
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PCQI (Preventive Controls Qualified Individual) preferred
Example Schedule
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Night shift or off-shift work commonly required
Weekend and holiday availability as needed
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Why you should join our team:
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Power of Collaboration: Live our core values - "Own it", "Care about it", "Make it exceptional", and "Win together" - as we work together to create better food for everyone, the Japanese way.
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Competitive Rewards: Upon meeting eligibility criteria reap the benefits of a comprehensive compensation package with a bonus plan, group health benefits, and retirement plans that recognize your outstanding contribution.
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Ignite Your Potential: Fuel your growth with extensive training and opportunities for career advancement, empowering you to unleash your full potential.
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Champion Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion: We are committed to fostering a workplace where diversity, equity, and inclusion thrive, empowering every voice to be heard and celebrated through meaningful initiatives and programs.
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Drive Sustainable Impact: As part of our dedication to Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) principles, we actively promote sustainable practices and initiatives to create a positive impact on our environment and communities.
For more information about Bento Sushi and our opportunities, please visit www.bentosushi.com.
We thank all applicants for their interest; however only those candidates elected for an interview will be contacted. Special consideration will be given to applicants with previous experience working as a; Sanitation Supervisor, Sanitation Manager, Cleaning Supervisor, Sanitation Lead, Hygiene Supervisor, Sanitary Supervisor, Environment Services Supervisor, Industrial Sanitation Supervisor, Sanitation Team Leader.
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