What are the responsibilities and job description for the Kitchen Cleaning Sanitation Associate position at Georgie's Kitchen (via Alert Venture Foundry)?
About Georgie's Kitchen
Georgie's Kitchen is an innovative food company transforming how prepared meals are packaged and delivered to customers. We are well-funded, growing rapidly, and building a team of talented, passionate people who are excited to help shape the future of convenient, high-quality food. Join us on our journey as we redefine the prepared meal experience.
Please note that the target start date for this role is July 27, 2026. Reliable transportation to Concord, NH is required.
About the Role
The Sanitation Associate is responsible for washing all dishes, general cleaning, and trash removal, keeping the business clean, tidy, and organized. This is a detail-oriented role requiring exceptional standards in a fast-paced, high-volume commercial kitchen environment.
What You'll Do
- Perform start-up checks on the dishwasher and dose it correctly with cleaning chemicals in line with the documented procedure and chemical handling guidelines
- Wash, dry, and put away clean kitchen utensils and equipment, ready for the kitchen team's use
- Perform additional duties as assigned to support business needs, including food prep and packing
General Cleaning
- Clean equipment, surfaces, floors, walls, and windows throughout the kitchen, common areas, and external areas as required to keep the business clean, safe, and professional
- Maintain a tidy and organized kitchen environment throughout each shift
Trash & Pest Management
- Dispose of trash and recycling in line with documented procedures
- Keep trash cans clean at all times to minimize pest issues
- Notify management of any signs of pest activity
Food Safety & Compliance
- Follow chemical handling guidelines at all times to ensure the health and safety of the kitchen team
- Maintain hygiene and sanitation standards across the facility
- Follow documented sanitation procedures consistently
What We're Looking For:
- Proven ability to follow documented procedures consistently and precisely
- Strong attention to detail, particularly with cleaning
- Physical dexterity working with hands
- Ability to work at speed while maintaining standards
- Fluent in verbal and written English
- Ability to work independently as well as part of a team
- Calm, rational, patient, and resilient, with the ability to treat others with respect and kindness
- High School Diploma or equivalent
Preferred, but not required:
- Some prior sanitation, dishwashing, or commercial cleaning experience
Working Conditions
- Continuous standing and movement throughout shifts of 8–10 hours in a fast-paced commercial kitchen environment
- Frequent exposure to both chilled and hot environments
- Regular handling of heavy equipment; safe work practices must be observed at all times
- Repetitive tasks including pushing and lifting performed throughout each shift
- Periodic lifting of up to 50 pounds for moving stock and equipment
- Regular exposure to cleaning chemicals; chemical handling guidelines must be followed at all times
- High-noise, high-pressure environment during peak service periods, requiring sustained concentration and composure
AVF is an Equal Opportunity Employer. AVF does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or any other protected class. This job description does not constitute a contract between the employee and the employer. Duties may change at the discretion of the employer, and the employer may request the employee to perform duties not listed above.
Pay: From $18.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Vision insurance
Application Question(s):
- This role requires standing and moving continuously for 8–10 hour shifts, with exposure to both hot and chilled environments, regular use of cleaning chemicals, and periodic lifting of up to 50 pounds. Are you comfortable performing this kind of physical work for the duration of each shift?
- This role operates on a fixed daily production schedule, and the kitchen team relies on the dish and sanitation function being staffed every shift. Are you able to commit to a consistent, on-time attendance schedule with reliable transportation to Concord, NH?
- This role involves repetitive cleaning and sanitation work where consistency and following documented procedures exactly are the primary measure of success. Are you comfortable with repetitive work where doing it the same way every time is the goal?
Experience:
- Kitchen Sanitation: 1 year (Required)
Ability to Commute:
- Concord, NH 03301 (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $18