What are the responsibilities and job description for the Sanitation Manager position at Tennessee Cheesecake?
Be part of a team that’s transforming work into something amazing.
At Tennessee Cheesecake, we’re on a mission to create delicious desserts—and a better way to work. We’re building a lean culture that values people, learning, and daily improvement. If you’re passionate about food safety, leadership, and continuous improvement, we want you on our team.
What You’ll Do
As Sanitation Manager, you’ll lead our Sanitation Team and ensure our manufacturing facility stays spotless and food-safe. You’ll work closely with Production, Quality, and Maintenance to meet the highest sanitation and safety standards.
Responsibilities:
- Lead, train, and coach the Sanitation Team
- Maintain compliance with FDA, SQF, HACCP, and GMP standards
- Develop and improve sanitation procedures and work standards
- Oversee cleaning, inspections, and documentation
- Manage sanitation supplies, chemicals, and budget
- Foster a culture of teamwork, safety, and continuous improvement
What We’re Looking For
- Proven experience managing sanitation in a food manufacturing environment
- Knowledge of food safety systems (SQF, FSMA, GMPs, HACCP)
- Strong leadership, organization, and communication skills
- Mechanical aptitude and ability to work cross-functionally
- Tech-savvy and adaptable to changing priorities
Education:
Master’s in Food Science, Microbiology, or related field preferred; Bachelor’s degree with 7 years of relevant experience considered.
Schedule:
Primarily 3 PM – 12 AM, Monday–Friday; flexibility weekends as needed.
Compensation & Benefits
- Leadership-level compensation aligned with experience
- Paid Time Off program
- Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance
- Life Insurance and Short-Term Disability
- 401(k) with company match
- Employee Profit Share
- Most major holidays off
Our Culture & Values
We believe work should be more than a paycheck—it should be a place where great people do great work.
Our core values guide everything we do:
- See the glass as half full
- Have heart (no jerks)
- Dedication to the team
- Customer first
- Be adaptable
- Have fun
At Tennessee Cheesecake, every shift is a chance to make things cleaner, safer, and smarter. We challenge each other to learn, improve, and grow—together.
Ready to grow with us? Apply today and be part of something sweet.
Tennessee Cheesecake is an equal opportunity employer.