Sanitation Lead

As a Sanitation Lead at Tovala, you'll be responsible for overseeing sanitation tasks throughout our facility. This includes leading a team of sanitation workers in cleaning production areas, bathrooms, break rooms, and more. Regular duties involve cleaning and sanitizing various surfaces, managing cleaning supplies, and participating in inspections to ensure compliance with food safety standards.

To qualify for the Sanitation Lead position at Tovala, candidates should have at least 2 years of experience in sanitation and one year of leadership experience. Basic computer skills and an understanding of cleaning solutions are essential, and candidates must possess or be willing to obtain a Food Handlers Permit.

The Sanitation Lead at Tovala will have a consistent work schedule, typically from 6:00 am to 3:00 pm, which may include working weekends and some holidays. This position includes regular overtime, giving you the opportunity to earn additional income.

Important skills for a Sanitation Lead at Tovala include strong organizational abilities, attention to detail, and good communication skills, both verbal and written. Being bilingual in English and Spanish is also a plus. These skills help maintain a clean and efficient work environment and ensure effective teamwork.

Tovala offers an impressive range of benefits for the Sanitation Lead position, including competitive pay at $22.50 an hour, paid time off, paid sick time, regular pay increases, and stock options. Additionally, we provide tuition reimbursement for industry-related coursework, helping you grow both personally and professionally.

Prepare to share specific examples from your past roles that demonstrate your ability in sanitation tasks. Emphasize your leadership experience and how you've successfully guided teams to maintain high standards in food safety and cleanliness.

Discuss your familiarity with food safety regulations and protocols, and explain how you stay updated on best practices. Mention any training or certifications you have and provide examples of how you’ve implemented cleaning procedures that comply with these standards.

Discuss your time management strategies, such as creating to-do lists, setting priorities, and delegating tasks effectively to your team. Highlight a situation where you successfully managed a high-volume workload while maintaining quality standards.

Demonstrate your leadership and communication skills by outlining a constructive approach to address the issue. Talk about providing feedback and training to help them improve while maintaining a positive team atmosphere.

Talk about the importance of following manufacturer guidelines for cleaning solutions, including proper dilution and application methods. You can also mention the significance of using personal protective equipment (PPE) and training body members on safety protocols.

Emphasize the importance of open communication, regular team meetings, and encouraging a culture where team members feel comfortable sharing their ideas and challenges. Detail specific strategies you use to foster collaboration.

Share specific experiences managing inventory for sanitation supplies. Highlight any systems or methods you used to track usage, reorder supplies, and ensure optimal stock levels to support the sanitation efforts.

Explain your flexible approach to cleaning depending on the environment's specific requirements. Discuss how you tailor your methods and tools to meet the varying standards and safety concerns in different areas while ensuring overall cleanliness.

Share your passion for maintaining cleanliness and safety in food production environments. Discuss any experiences that inspired you, such as observing the impact of sanitation on food safety or customer satisfaction.

A great answer would involve a specific challenge, the steps you took to address it under pressure, and the positive outcome that resulted. This could demonstrate your problem-solving abilities and commitment to high standards.