Sanitation and Janitorial Lead at Fresh Prep Foods Inc

Montreal, Quebec, Canada -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

05 Jun, 26

Salary

22.65

Posted On

07 Mar, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Sanitation Leadership, Janitorial Duties, Clean In Place (CIP), Pot Washing, Food Safety, GMP, HACCP, SSOP, Chemical Usage, SOP Training, Floor Scrubbers Operation, Pressure Washing, Team Guidance, Process Improvement, Google Chat Communication, Slack Communication

Industry

Food and Beverage Manufacturing

Description

Who We Are Join Fresh Prep — a dynamic leader revolutionizing how Canadians experience food through sustainable meal kit delivery. As one of Canada's fastest-growing companies and a certified B Corporation, we're committed to making it easier for people to eat well and live better. We're proud to be recognized as a workplace where innovation meets impact. Our numerous accolades - including BC's Top Employers 2025, placement on The Globe and Mail's prestigious Canada's Top Growing Companies list and recognition as one of Deloitte’s Best Managed Companies - reflect our commitment to excellence in both customer experience and employee satisfaction. Our collaborative culture brings together passionate food lovers, sustainability champions, and tech innovators who are reshaping the future of food delivery. WHO YOU ARE * Positive Attitude: You approach work in a cheery and optimistic way. * Reliable & Dependable: You like to see a job well done and will ensure that things are done the “right” way. You show up for all scheduled shifts on time and ready to work. * Self Starter: You are comfortable owning a task from start to finish and you take the initiative to make continuous process improvements. You observe strict deadlines and hold yourself accountable for your deliverables. * Collaborative Team Player: You are motivated by collaborative team task achievement and driving a results-oriented culture. WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING * Lead and coordinate all sanitation and janitorial functions, including Clean In Place (CIP) equipment cleaning, pot washing, and general facility and office cleaning tasks. * Ensure strict adherence to all food safety, Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point (HACCP), and Sanitation Standard Operating Procedure (SSOP) policies and procedures. * Train new sanitation personnel on proper chemical usage, Standard Operating Procedures (SOP), and safe handling of sanitation tools and equipment. * Operate and maintain various cleaning machines such as floor scrubbers, carpet cleaners, vacuum systems, and pressure washers; forklift experience is considered an asset. * Work collaboratively with team members by providing guidance, support, and oversight while maintaining accountability, attendance, and excellence in performance. * Identify opportunities to streamline processes and implement improvements with minimal supervision. * Maintain clear and professional communication through Google Chat, Slack, and other relevant platforms. * Comfortable working in cold rooms, refrigerators, and environments with varying temperatures. WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR * MINIMUM OF 1 YEAR OF EXPERIENCE IN SANITATION OR JANITORIAL WORK, IDEALLY WITHIN FOOD PREPARATION, WAREHOUSING, OR HIGH-VOLUME PRODUCTION ENVIRONMENTS. * DEMONSTRATED LEADERSHIP ABILITIES WITH THE CAPACITY TO MOTIVATE, SUPPORT, AND POSITIVELY INFLUENCE TEAM MEMBERS. * WILLING AND ABLE TO PERFORM HANDS-ON CLEANING, DISHWASHING, AND RELATED DUTIES WHILE PROVIDING GUIDANCE TO OTHERS. * FAMILIARITY WITH FOOD SAFETY STANDARDS AND PROTOCOLS, INCLUDING GMP, HACCP, SSOPS, AND SAFE CHEMICAL USAGE. * COMPETENT IN BASIC COMPUTER APPLICATIONS SUCH AS GOOGLE SHEETS, EXCEL, AND TEAM COMMUNICATION PLATFORMS. * STRONG ORGANIZATIONAL SKILLS WITH THE ABILITY TO PRIORITIZE TASKS, MANAGE MULTIPLE RESPONSIBILITIES, AND MEET TIGHT DEADLINES. * AVAILABILITY TO WORK FLEXIBLE HOURS, INCLUDING EVENINGS AND WEEKENDS. * DEPENDABLE, PUNCTUAL, AND COMMITTED TO DELIVERING HIGH-QUALITY WORK. * CAPABLE OF STANDING FOR EXTENDED PERIODS AND LIFTING UP TO 23 KG (50 LBS). What You Can Expect * Hourly Wage: $22.65 per hour. * Shift Schedule: Tuesday to Saturday, 3:00 p.m. - 11:00 p.m. * Career growth opportunities. * Comprehensive health benefits package including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance after 90 days. * Exclusive food perks that let you experience our amazing products. Research shows that while men apply to jobs when they meet an average of 60% of the criteria, women and other marginalized folks tend to only apply when they check every box. So if you think you have what it takes, but don’t necessarily meet every single point on the job description, please still get in touch. We’d love to have a chat and see if you could be a great fit. Fresh Prep is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) and prohibits discrimination of any kind. We value diversity at our company and at all job levels our goal is to be diverse, inclusive and representative of the communities we operate in. We endeavour to recruit, develop and retain the best talent from a diverse candidate pool and truly believe that diversity, equity and inclusion among our team members is vital to our success as a company. We trust that in applying for a role with us you value this as well!

Responsibilities

This role involves leading and coordinating all sanitation and janitorial functions, including CIP equipment cleaning, pot washing, and general facility cleaning, while ensuring strict adherence to food safety standards like GMP, HACCP, and SSOPs. The lead will also train new personnel on procedures and safely operate various cleaning machinery.