Sanitation Assistant

About Deli Star (Who We Are)

Deli Star is a next-generation food manufacturing company reimagining what’s possible in protein innovation. Specializing in fresh, sous-vide cooked proteins and patented food safety technologies, we serve some of the most trusted brands and culinary teams across the U.S.

We’re not your typical manufacturer, we’re a mission-driven startup powered by entrepreneurial energy, scientific rigor, and a relentless drive to create a more nutritious, efficient, and sustainable food system. With a team of 155 employees, we are small enough to be nimble and innovative, yet established enough to make a lasting impact.

Deli Star is proud of our rapid growth, strong customer partnerships, and long-term vision to build a vertically integrated, tech-forward manufacturing platform.

Why Join Deli Star?

• Job Stability – Join a growing company with consistent work and dependable schedules.

• Entry-Level Opportunity – Gain valuable food manufacturing experience with no prior industry background required.

• Team Environment – Work alongside supportive coworkers in a culture that values safety and respect.

• Growth Potential – Start in sanitation and build a foundation for future opportunities within the company.

• Strong Benefits – Competitive pay, benefits starting Day One, and paid time off to support your work-life balance.

Position: Sanitation Assistant
Schedule: 3:30 PM – 2:00 AM

Role Overview:
Sanitation Assistants are responsible for maintaining a clean, safe, and compliant production environment at Deli Star. This includes performing sanitation tasks in production areas, verifying sanitation documentation, practicing chemical awareness and safe handling, and ensuring adherence to company policies and industry regulations. By supporting food safety and regulatory standards, this role plays a vital part in keeping our operations running smoothly and safely.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Sanitation Execution

• • Safely follow Lock Out/Tag Out procedures and use all required protective equipment

  • Disassemble, clean, and reassemble production equipment and tools

  • Clean and sanitize production areas, tools, and equipment daily

  • Prepare the facility for next-day production

  • Conduct detailed post-operation inspections to verify sanitation standards

  • Ensure all safety procedures are followed consistently, including PPE and equipment safeguards

1. Sanitation Documentation

• • Complete and verify daily, weekly, and monthly cleaning tasks in accordance with SSOPs

  • Maintain accurate sanitation records, ensuring all activities are documented

  • Support corrective and preventive actions (CAPA) related to food safety and quality

  • Perform and document post-operation inspections as required

1. Compliance & Workplace Conduct

• • Follow Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs) and maintain compliance with USDA, SQF, FDA, and company standards

  • Promote a safety-first culture in all job duties

  • Contribute to a positive and respectful work environment

  • Demonstrate teamwork, professionalism, and effective communication with peers and supervisors

  • Uphold Deli Star’s Cultiv8 philosophy and company values

1. Additional Support

• • Assist other personnel with daily operations as needed

  • Partner with the quality assurance team to achieve high sanitation and safety standards

  • Perform other duties as assigned to support production and facility needs

Qualifications:

• High school diploma with 2 years related job experience

• Experience with sanitation, or manufacturing environment preferred

• Must have good problem identification and problem-solving skills 

• Must be able to work both independently and in a team environment

• Must be able to reach, pull, and lift up to 50lbs

• Must be able to walk or stand majority of shift

• Must be able to work in a cold, damp to hot, wet, and humid environments

• Frequent sustained lifting, sometimes overhead

• Repetitive and/or frequent sustained reaching, twisting, bending, and stooping

What You’ll Love (Benefits & Perks) - 

• Comprehensive benefits (medical, dental, vision, etc.) that begin on day one of hire.

• Voluntary benefits including additional life, disability, short term disability, etc.

• 401k & company provided match

• Accrued Paid Time Off (PTO)

• Tuition Reimbursement

• Company led Leadership & Development Programs 

• 10 Company Paid Holidays

• Bonus Incentive Programs (Note, bonuses are subject to the rules governing the program, whereby an award, if any, depends on various factors, including, without limitation, individual and organizational performance.)

Disclaimer: The above statements are not intended to be a complete statement of job content, rather to act as a guide to the essential functions performed by the employee assigned to this classification. Management retains the discretion to add or change the duties of the position at any time. 

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status or other protected status. EEO/M/F/Vet/Disabled. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.