What are the responsibilities and job description for the Sanitation Manager position at Cafe Valley, Inc.?
Who is Cafe Bakery
Since 1987, the team at Cafe Valley has produced muffins, Bundt cakes, ring cakes, turnovers, and croissants for our customers throughout the United States and across the world. Our products are made with high-quality ingredients and crafted with care. We strive to maintain a positive work environment and foster a culture of teamwork and innovation.
Who You Are
The Sanitation Manager supports Cafe Valley by overseeing all sanitation activities in our bakery manufacturing plant. You will be responsible for ensuring compliance with food safety regulations, maintaining a clean and safe work environment, and leading a dedicated team of sanitation professionals.
What You Will Get
- Competitive salary
- Paid time off
- 401(k) plan with generous match
- Benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, life, and other supplemental coverages
What You Will Do
- Develop, implement, and maintain sanitation programs to ensure compliance with standards
- Supervise and train sanitation staff to ensure proper cleaning and sanitization of equipment, production lines, and facility areas
- Inspect and audit sanitation processes to identify areas for improvement and implement corrective actions
- Manage sanitation schedules to minimize downtime while maintaining cleanliness and production efficiency
- Collaborate with Quality Assurance, Operations, and Maintenance teams to ensure food safety and quality standards are met
- Maintain detailed records of sanitation activities, including chemical usage, cleaning schedules, and inspection reports
- Stay updated on industry best practices and regulatory changes related to food manufacturing sanitation
- Ensure compliance with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs), Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points (HACCP), and other safety protocols
- Monitor and manage labor, supplies, and equipment
- Perform all related duties as required; related duties may not be specifically listed but are within the general occupational responsibility level typically associated with the employee’s classification of work
What You Need to Be Successful
- Ability to work with or around bakery allergens of all types
- At least 5 years of food manufacturing sanitation leadership experience
- In-depth knowledge of food safety regulations (e.g., FSMA, FDA, USDA) and sanitation practices (e.g., HACCP, GMP, CIP)
- Strong leadership and team management skills
- Ability to analyze and troubleshoot sanitation-related issues effectively
- Excellent communication and organizational skills
- Proficiency with sanitation equipment, tools, and cleaning chemicals used in food manufacturing
- English Spanish bilingual, preferred
Cafe Valley is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to diversity in the workplace. We encourage applications from qualified individuals regardless of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.
Salary : $95,000 - $105,000
