1st Shift Sanitation Associate

Mom's Meals

Grinnell, IA on site Until 10/5/2026 First posted August 6, 2026 Last posted August 6, 2026

Job description

Kitchen Sanitation Associates assist with keeping the Production Kitchen areas in compliance with sanitation guidelines provided by management and quality control teams.

Position Responsibilities may include, but not limited to

Clean production facility, offices, and break rooms
Sweep and mop all uncarpeted floors
Remove trash from all garbage cans; clean/sanitize inside and outside of garbage cans
Clean all bathroom facilities, including toilets, urinals, mirrors, sinks, floors, walls, doors
Empty garbage from operations office, break rooms, production prep room, dish room, hot kitchen and outside of the building
Break down boxes and collect cardboard in the prep room
Set up can disposal for prep room operations and maintain that area throughout the process
Inspect dishes as needed
Assist with hanging plastic for condensation and wiping condensation spots in all kitchen areas as required
Regularly re-stock supplies in the break room and restrooms
Use all required safety equipment and consistently follow all food-related sanitation and operating safety guidelines
Take the initiative to assist with general cleaning tasks in the work area, remove clutter and garbage from area as needed
Follow Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs)
Clean, sanitize, and maintain facility and equipment to USDA, FDA, and internal sanitation standards

Required Skills and Experience

Basic communication skills; must be able to speak and understand English
Must be able to work with cleaning chemicals and equipment in a safe and knowledgeable manner
Must be able to work in all types of weather conditions.
Must be able to listen and follow direct instructions

Preferred Skills and Experience

Previous work-related experience
Experience with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs) and/or USDA food standards

Physical Requirements

Regularly required to use hands to feel, grab, or operate objects, tools, and controls while reaching with hands and arms
Frequently required to stand, communicate, and listen.
Occasionally required to walk, stoop, kneel or crouch.
Occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
Visual perception to perform job including peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
Able to perform repetitive movements
Able to work in variable temperatures (cold/hot)

Company Overview

Mom’s Meals is a home-delivered meal service providing fully prepared, refrigerated meal solutions direct to homes nationwide since 1999. We provide seniors, patients recovering post-discharge and those managing a chronic condition with tailored nutrition solutions to manage their specific needs. If you are passionate about the well-being of others and have a strong sense of community, Mom’s Meals could be the place for you! We are a family operated business looking for fun, compassionate, and friendly people who want to make a difference in the lives of others.

EEO

Mom’s Meals complies with all applicable federal and state non-discrimination laws. All qualified applicants shall receive consideration for employment without regards to race, religion, national origin, ancestry, color, gender, age, disability, sexual orientation or military status.

About this role

Summary

Maintain cleanliness and sanitation in production kitchen following safety standards

Job title

1st Shift Sanitation Associate

Experience level

none

Industry

food services

Location requirements

Grinnell, IA; remote work not allowed

Salary

Not specified

Management role

Skills & keywords

Required skills

communicationchemical handlingfollow instructions

Preferred skills

experienceGMPsUSDA standards

Specializations

sanitationfood safetycleaningGMPs

Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

Grinnell, IA 50112, USA

On-site City