Sanitation Supervisor

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

• 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.

• Supervise and coordinate daily sanitation operations for RTE processing and packaging areas. 


• Ensure compliance with food safety programs including HACCP, GMPs, SSOPs, allergen control, and environmental monitoring programs.


• Verify proper cleaning and sanitizing of equipment, utensils, conveyors, drains, walls, floors, and production lines. 


• Conduct pre-operational inspections to ensure equipment and production areas are ready for startup.


• Monitor chemical usage, concentrations, and safe handling procedures.


• Train sanitation employees on: 
  
  
  
  • Cleaning procedures 
  
  
  • PPE requirements 
  
  
  • Chemical safety 
  
  
  • Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) 
  
  
  • GMPs and hygiene practices 
  
  


• Maintain sanitation records, logs, and documentation accurately and completely.


• Coordinate with QA, Maintenance, and Production departments to ensure sanitation effectiveness and production schedules are met.


• Ensure compliance with OSHA safety regulations and company safety policies.


• Investigate sanitation deficiencies and implement corrective actions. 


• Monitor sanitation KPIs including ATP results, environmental swabs, audit findings, and downtime.


• Assist during third-party, customer, USDA/FDA, and internal audits. 


• Ensure proper storage and labeling of sanitation chemicals and tools. 


• Enforce employee attendance, discipline, and performance expectations. 


• Support continuous improvement initiatives related to sanitation efficiency and food safety.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand, walk, bend, lift, and work in wet and cold environments for extended periods. 


• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds. 


• Ability to wear required PPE including gloves, aprons, goggles, face shields, and respirators if required. 


• 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)

• Pre-op inspection pass rate 


• ATP and microbiological swab results 


• Environmental monitoring compliance 


• Audit performance 


• Sanitation downtime reduction 


• Chemical usage control 


• Employee safety and training compliance 

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; associate degree or food science background preferred. 


• Minimum 2–5 years of sanitation experience in a food manufacturing environment. 


• Prior supervisory experience preferred. 


• Experience in RTE or high-risk food manufacturing strongly preferred. 


• Knowledge of: 
  
  
  
  • HACCP principles 
  
  
  • SQF, BRC, or other GFSI standards 
  
  
  • GMPs 
  
  
  • SSOPs 
  
  
  • Allergen control 
  
  
  • Environmental monitoring 
  
  
  • Chemical safety 
  
  


• Ability to read and understand sanitation procedures and SDS documentation. 


• Basic computer skills including Microsoft Office and sanitation tracking systems.

Preferred Certifications

• HACCP Certification 


• SQF Practitioner Training 


• OSHA Safety Training 


• PCQI (Preventive Controls Qualified Individual) preferred 

Example Schedule

• Night shift or off-shift work commonly required 


• Weekend and holiday availability as needed

Why you should join our team:

• 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.


• 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.


• Ignite Your Potential: Fuel your growth with extensive training and opportunities for career advancement, empowering you to unleash your full potential.


• 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.


• 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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