Sanitation Lead

We have an incredible opportunity for a dynamic, energetic, and eager Sanitation Lead in Des Plaines.

About DO & CO:

We have a passion for hospitality culinary delights on every banquet floor and in the sky. With the three business segments of Airline Catering, International Event Catering, and Restaurants, Lounges & Hotels, we offer gourmet entertainment all over the world. We operate in 32 locations, 12 countries and 3 Continents, maintaining the highest standard of quality in both our products and services. We refine the classics, develop the unknown and grow constantly – sometimes beyond our own expectations.

What we offer:

• $60,000 Salary
• Full-time employees are eligible for 401K and healthcare benefits; Medical, Dental & Vision.
• Daily Complimentary Meals (Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner).
• An organization dedicated to fostering innovation; in pursuit of cultivating creativity, embracing new ideas and leveraging our impeccable standard for hospitality.
• Genuine career development opportunities, both nationally and internationally.
• The chance to collaborate and represent a leading force in the luxury global gourmet entertainment industry.
  
  

Responsibilities:

• Supervises the in house sanitation employees/third party cleaning vendor to ensure all areas of the facility are maintained on a proper sanitation and cleaning schedule that meets DO & CO hygiene standards.
• Maintains the routine locker cleaning and partners with the Hygiene and Quality Assurance Lead to ensure that the unit meets the company’s, industries’ and regulatory standards for sanitation.
• Monitors the chemical inventory, PPE, & cleaning equipment.
• Keeps appropriate par levels of these items and informs necessary managers of orders needing to be placed.
• Enforces employee deployments and makes necessary changes based on operational needs.
• Assists in scheduling of sanitation employees.
• Addresses employees in terms of disciplinary actions/non-conformances.
• Verifies Chemical Titrations with Chemical Supplier (Quantitative) and Daily Chemical Concentration of dispensing equipment.
• Coordinate with vendors (Royal waste, Ecolab, KBS) to ensure functions are carried out.
• Assists in Analyzing sanitation data in order to identify trends and continual improvement opportunities.
• Provides support before/during customer audits, health department inspections, or any other scheduled or unscheduled audits/inspections. Implements and maintain daily sanitation schedules.
• Coordinates with Food Safety and Hygiene on Environmental Testing.
  
  

Qualifications:

• Proactive and self-organized
• Ability to manage through a substantial workload
• Capable to work independently as well as in a team environment
• Ability to complete assigned tasks within the given time in order to meet strict deadlines
• Excellent communication skills
• Flexibility (different shifts - night, weekends, holidays)
• Bilingual Preferred
  
  

Education & Experience

• Previous experience in sanitation
• Comprehensive understanding of internal sanitation program
• Bachelor´s Degree preferred
• Good Microsoft office skills (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
  
  

Diversity & Inclusion statement

DO & CO provides equal employment opportunities. Applicants will be considered for employment without discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, disability status or any other protected characteristic.