Sanitation Associate - 2nd Shift - Days Off: Sunday & Thursday
Home Chef
| Company | Home Chef |
| Category | Skilled Technician |
| Location | Bedford Park |
| Remote | On-site (inferred) |
| Employment | Not stated |
| Level | Entry |
| Salary | Not stated by the employer |
| Posted | 24 Jul 2026 |
| Last verified | 11 Aug 2026 |
| Source | Employer ATS (greenhouse) |
Description
Founded in 2013, Home Chef is the leading meal solutions company with both a retail and online presence. Available online at homechef.com and in retail at more than 2,100 Kroger grocery stores, Home Chef is committed to inspiring and enabling more people to cook simple, delicious meals, no matter how busy they are.
In 2023, Home Chef introduced a new brand, Tempo ! Tempo features a rotating selection of ready-to-heat meals delivered directly to your door. These meals are better-for-you versions of familiar favorites, designed to save you time and reduce stress while maintaining a healthy lifestyle. Our Tempo menu includes options that are protein-packed, fiber-rich, calorie and carb conscious, keto-friendly, and dietitian-approved.
Similar to our recipes, we recognize that variety is the spice of life, and therefore, our employees also bring their uniqueness and color to our fantastic team. We’re eager to work with humble team players and pragmatic next-level thinkers to innovate on Home Chef’s offerings.
This role follows a 2nd shift schedule with designated days off on Sunday & Thursday. The full schedule is outlined below.
Sun OFF Mon 4:30pm - 1:00am Tue 3:30pm - 12:00am Wed 4:30pm - 1:00am Thu OFF Fri 4:30pm - 1:00am Sat 4:30pm - 1:00am
The Sanitation Associate is responsible for all activities involved in maintaining the cleanliness and food safe environment in the food processing facility. The Sanitation Associate is expected to wear proper Personal Protective Equipment at all times, maintain janitorial equipment in a clean, organized and safe manner at all times, and follow all health and safety regulations.
Detailed Responsibilities
Refrigerated Coolers
Empty all trash cans and replace liners, clean, and sanitize receptacles on a daily basis
Clean floors by sweeping, mopping, and scrubbing them with floor scrubber
Clean and wipe down racks
Clean metal tables and sanitized on a daily basis
Re-stock vinyl gloves in all sizes
Clean and sanitize hand wash sinks and three department sinks
Clean, Empty and Sanitize All Garbage Gondolas on a Daily Basis
Mix water and cleaning chemicals in containers, mop buckets to prepare cleaning solutions according to specifications
Check for leaks, drips, and condensation
Clean all food manufacturing machinery according to SOP’s
Freezers
Clean floors using a dry cleaning method
Remove any ice accumulation on the floors, walls, and cooling units
Check for leaks, drips, and condensation
Bus Tub Room
Empty all trash cans and replace liners, clean and sanitize receptacles on a daily basis
Clean floors by sweeping, mopping, and scrubbing them with floor scrubber
Clean and wipe down racks
Clean, wash and sanitize all production utensils, bus tubs, red crates and blue dollies
Clean metal tables and sanitize on a daily basis
Re-stock chemicals
Clean and sanitize three department sinks
Test sanitizer with Hydrion test strips to test PPM sanitation solution
Clean Tub Washer according to SOP
GMP Frock Room
Clean floors by sweeping, mopping, and scrubbing them with floor scrubber
Empty All Trash Cans and Replace Liners, Clean and Sanitize Receptacles on a Daily Basis
Re-stock vinyl gloves in all sizes
Clean and sanitize hand wash sinks and three department sinks
Clean walls when completing deep clean
General Responsibilities
Follow the facility GMPs and help enforce them throughout the facility
Support the efforts of the company to maintain our food safety system (SQF) and quality programs
This position requires 0% travel.
Attitude and Attendance
Arrives to work at scheduled time and follows time off request procedure
Communicates with co-workers in a professional manner
Treats co-workers with respect at all times
Escalates attitude issues amon