Be the happiest part of people’s day at our Portland Central Kitchen!

Our ice cream is about more than just ice cream. While it's not the reason we do what we do, it's nice to be recognized as the top ice cream company in the US by the Food Network and also best place to work for multiple years running. We are looking for individuals who are curious about creating imaginative ice cream and are passionate about quality food, locally sourced ingredients and community involvement.

This position is for a passionate individual responsible for reinforcing a culture of food safety, good housekeeping and cleanliness.The principal responsibility of the Sanitation Specialist is to perform proper cleaning and maintenance at the Salt & Straw Central Kitchen following Company requirements.

Salt & Straw is a small batch, handmade ice cream company based in Portland, Oregon. We created this company because we love to create great neighborhood places, which means supporting local businesses, artisans, schools, and taking care of our team. Our ice cream is a reflection of the local community, so our entire menu is written using local ingredients and collaborating with a diverse assortment of farmers, chefs, cheese-makers, brewers, and butchers from all over Oregon.

Our kitchen is a crazy fun combination of high end pastry making and lean-focused manufacturing. Our head chef, Tyler Malek, has won multiple awards in the food industry including Forbes 30 Under 30, and Eater’s Young Guns Finalists. On top of that, our kitchen team is constantly working with the best chefs in the world for inspiration, training, and collaboration.

Our kitchen team makes everything from scratch and puts incredibly innovative passion behind their work resulting in one of the most dynamic pastry kitchens to work for in the country!

Basic Qualifications

• We are looking for someone who has previous experience in Sanitation in a Food Production and Manufacturing environment.
• Must have demonstrated history of related Food Service cleaning preferably with Food production and manufacturing facilities.
• Familiar with cGMPs and SSOPs
• Must have solid work ethics

Essential Functions

• Detailed sanitation and up-keep of the facility, ensuring that all processing equipment is properly cleaned and sanitized.
• Maintain facility and surrounding area in compliance with Good Manufacturing Practices and recognized Food Safety Standards
• Removal of all trash and product/soil from plant; cleaning of floors, walls, ceilings
• Clean all table tops and surfaces
• Ensure that all kitchen floors are cleaned and scrubbed on a daily basis.
• Clean other kitchen equipment on a daily basis, or as needed.
• Follow daily sanitation schedule and achieve specified goals.
• Follow good sanitation practices and HACCP training, along with company pre-requisite programs, SOP's, and SSOP's.
• Perform other tasks as assigned by the Quality Manager.
• Follow directions of the Quality Assurance Team and Production Leads; duties to be directed by both (Willingness and flexibility to take on new duties or reassigned duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.)
• Follow all Sanitation Equipment tool and equipment guidelines
• Wear specified company provided protective gear at all times
• Maintains work area in a safe and orderly fashion according to GMP and Safety guidelines.

Other Skills

• Knowledge of chemical usage, PPE and regulations
• Decision making/problem solving skills and listening skills
• Knowledge of sanitation equipment and tools
• Knowledge of GMPs, Food Safety and Sanitation Procedures
• Ability to read and understand Safety Data Sheets (SDS)
• Ability to handle multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to handle difficult and/or sensitive situations
• Willing to learn and adhere to proper procedures in safety when working with moving machinery
• Willing to accept change and work in a team-based environment

Physical/Other Requirements

• Required to lift up to 50 lbs
• Exposure to chemical cleaning solutions (chlorine, acid and detergents) and adherence to safety protocols with these chemicals
• Perform repetitive tasks: stand during most of the shift, walking, stooping, bending, reaching and crouching, climbing up/down stairs and ladders
• Work in cold and wet environment
• Must be willing to work 9:00 PM  - 5:30 AM, 5 days a week.  This schedule will transition to 4 days a week 10 hours a day, 9:00 PM  - 7:30 AM. 

Benefits

• Hourly Rate - $16.00 - $18.00
• Health and Dental Benefits available
• Paid Time Off
• Hospitality Training
• Employee Assistance Program
• Paid Parental Leave
• Short-term Disability
• Competitive Wages and Opportunities for Growth
• Lots of Incredible Ice Cream!