Company Description

The Father’s Table is a privately owned, national dessert manufacturer located in Sanford, Florida. We are a true innovator in the dessert industry and offer a wide range of products, including creamy cheesecakes and home-style cake rolls. Our products are available in retail stores, food service establishments, wholesale clubs, convenience stores, and school lunch programs. We take pride in being the #1 branded cheesecake in the retail in-store bakery.

Role Description

This is a full-time, on-site role for a Sanitation Manager at The Father's Table located in Sanford, FL. The Sanitation Manager will be responsible for overseeing and implementing sanitation procedures to maintain a clean and safe food manufacturing environment. This includes developing and implementing sanitation protocols, conducting regular inspections, training employees on proper sanitation practices, and ensuring compliance with food safety regulations.

Education and/or Experience

• High School Diploma or GED required
• Bachelor's degree in a related field preferred
• Minimum 4 years of experience in a sanitation role within the food manufacturing industry with at least 2 years in a supervisory or managerial position

Qualifications

• Strong leadership and team management skills
• Bilingual Skills (English/Spanish) preferred.
• Strong working knowledge of GMPs, SOPs, SSOPs, and MSS
• Experience in quality assurance and food safety
• Knowledge of quality auditing, food safety and food quality standards (SQF) a plus
• Ability to develop and implement sanitation procedures
• Experience in training employees on proper sanitation practices
• Familiarity with food safety regulations
• Strong attention to detail and problem-solving skills
• Excellent organizational and communication skills
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment
• Experience in the food manufacturing industry required
• Proven expertise in use of industrial cleaning chemicals, titration ratios, record keeping, chemical storage, safety data, and Hazmat measures and management

Primary duties and Responsibilities

• Oversee daily operations of the sanitation department
• Plan and establish work schedules and assignments to meet production goals
• Ensure the safe operation of the sanitation shift
• Train associates in safe and proper housekeeping and sanitation procedures
• Ensure associates follow established cleaning procedures as required by the company and regulatory agencies
• Inventory ordering, receiving and storage allocation of general plant and sanitation related products
• Foster effective communication with other departments to ensure business needs are met