Sanitation Supervisor

The Organization

At Wholesome Kids Catering, our core values are deeply ingrained in everything we do. With a purpose to Nourish Lives, we take pride in providing childcare centers and schools with healthy, delicious, and child-friendly meals and snacks. Our dedicated and experienced staff are driven by their passion for delivering WOW to all our valued customers and stakeholders.

Our menus are thoughtfully crafted to align with our 'Eat Grow Thrive' philosophy, emphasizing excellent nutrition while incorporating flavors and foods that children love, truly nourishing their active lives and development.

Over the next three years, our primary focus is to be the Dominant Brand for childcare catering in the GTHA. Our state-of-the-art, custom-designed facility will support our top-line growth and overall strategic long-term plans. We have a proven track record of growth, and we are committed to delivering on our six differentiators that will elevate our customers, our services and our processes which will solidify our competitive difference of being a strong Trusted Partner.

At Wholesome Kids Catering, our journey is defined by our unwavering commitment and passion to Nourishing Lives and living out our values each day.

The Opportunity

Wholesome Kids Catering is a market leading catering company that provides healthy, delicious, child-friendly meals, and snacks to childcare centers and schools. Our caring, experienced staff are passionate about providing great food and great service to all our customers. Our culture is one where we value trusted partnerships, enable growth and the ability to excel and be fully engaged, value integrity and focus on making an impact on our clients, customers, co-workers, and communities.

The Role

The Sanitation Supervisor leads and develops a sanitation team to consistently execute sanitation programs that meet or exceed HACCP, SSOP, GMP, and health and safety requirements. The supervisor ensures that sanitation is performed correctly, thoroughly, and on schedule, with particular attention to highrisk food contact equipment such as kettles, pots, cutting surfaces, utensils, food containers, and processing equipment used in the manufacture of childrens meals.

This position requires a hands-on leader who understands that sanitation is critical to food safetynot simply a cleaning function. The Sanitation Supervisor is accountable for ensuring the facility is production-ready every day through effective pre-operational inspections, environmental monitoring, corrective actions, and verification activities. When sanitation gaps occur, this role is responsible for identifying root causes, implementing corrective and preventive actions, and ensuring issues do not recur.

In addition to technical sanitation expertise, the Sanitation Supervisor must demonstrate strong people leadership. Success in this role depends on the ability to train, coach, motivate, and hold team members accountable to high standards while fostering a culture of ownership, attention to detail, and food safety awareness. The supervisor sets clear expectations, provides ongoing feedback, and ensures that all team members understand how their work directly impacts the safety of food production.

The Sanitation Supervisor works cross-functionally with, Production, Maintenance, Procurement, and external service providers to ensure sanitation programs are effective, sustainable, and aligned with business needs. As a member of the HACCP team, this individual plays an active role in audits, continuous improvement initiatives, and facility upgrades that strengthen sanitation systems and reduce risk.

Success

The successful Sanitation Supervisor ensures the facility is consistently clean, sanitized, and productionready to support the safe manufacture of meals. They lead a trained and accountable sanitation team that meets GFSI, HACCP and GMP standards, delivers strong preoperational results, and supports successful audits. Through handson leadership and proactive problem solving, they identify and address sanitation risks early, reinforcing a strong food safety culture every day.

Key Accountabilities:

Sanitation Function

• Develop, update, and maintain HACCP programs and Sanitation Standard Operating Procedures (SSOPs).
• Ensure all sanitation, cleaning, and verification records are accurately completed and maintained as required.
• Monitor sanitation supply inventory and notify Purchasing in advance when materials need to be reordered.
• Identify areas requiring additional cleaning, repairs, or maintenance and follow up to ensure corrective actions are completed.
• Oversee production area cleanliness, accessibility, and overall organization to meet food safety and GMP requirements.
• Ensure all food production equipment is visibly clean, properly maintained, and that routine environmental and equipment swabbing is conducted.
• Maintain clean, sanitized, fully stocked restroom facilities and welfare areas

Provide hands-on sanitation support as required, including during peak operations, inspections, or special projects.

• Oversee the cleaning and maintenance of exhaust systems, hoods, COP systems (cabinet washers), floor scrubbers, and drains.
• Ensure thorough cleaning of walls, windows, glass surfaces, and exterior grounds.
• Maintain the cafeteria in a clean and orderly condition, including removing, cleaning, and sanitizing serving trays; cleaning and sanitizing food service areas; sweeping floors; and cleaning tables and chairs as required.
• Maintain sanitation tools and equipment in proper working conditions.
• Act as the primary point of contact for Pest Control providers and sanitation chemical vendors/service providers.
• Participate in CAPEX projects as required, including planning, implementation, and validation activities related to sanitation and food safety.
• Perform other duties as assigned to support operational and food safety objectives.

Workplace Safety

• Ensure a safe work environment is always maintained.
• Ensure employees have the required level of safety training including PPE usage.
• Maintain compliance with JHSC recommendations, policies, GMPs and HACCP processes.
• Understands LOTO, proper covering of electrical components to avoid damages, chemical safety WHMIS / SDS.

Team Supervisor and Management

• Provide direct supervision and operational oversight of the sanitation team.
• Support recruitment by interviewing and selecting highperforming, culturealigned candidates (A Players).
• Lead by example and promote a strong, accountable team culture.
• Ensure effective onboarding, orientation, and training for all new employees.
• Manage performance through regular feedback, coaching, and formal performance reviews.
• Coach and counsel employees on performance and employeerelations matters in line with company policies.
• Oversee workforce planning, scheduling, timekeeping, and payroll for the department.
• Maintain regular communication rhythms through team huddles, meetings, and 1-1 discussions.

Required Education and Experience

• College diploma or University degree; or an equivalent combination of related experience and education in Microbiology.
• BRC, SQF or HACCP certified (asset).
• Minimum of 3 years of direct leading sanitation teams in a GFSI, HACCP, BRC, SQF or ISO certified food production facility.
• Experience managing sanitation in multishift or 24/7 operations.
• Basic understanding of Lean manufacturing principles, resource planning, and cost management.
• Knowledge of GMP and Provincial Safety Regulations.
• Intermediate Proficiency with MS Word and Excel.
• Proficiency with ERP or NAV system experience is an asset.
• Reach, Walkie or Scissor Lift license is an asset.

Physical Component

• Lifting and carrying up to 40 lbs.
• Standing for long periods of time
• Comfortable in Safety/Steel-toed boots (will be provided)
• Cold temperature environments as needed

Skills

• Strong verbal and written communication skills in a diverse work environment and across multiple departments.
• Proven ability to train, mentor, and transfer knowledge to new employees in a patient and consistent manner.
• Highly organized and selfdirected with a structured approach to projects and daily priorities.
• Consistently meets operational targets and performance objectives.
• Solution-oriented mindset with a positive attitude and a focus on continuous improvement.
• Effective at leading others through change and demonstrating resilience in dynamic environments.
• Strong criticalthinking, problemsolving, and decisionmaking abilities.
• Mechanically inclined with the ability to understand and support equipmentrelated processes.
• Detailoriented with the ability to prioritize tasks and manage competing demands.
• Able to identify and drive costsaving opportunities without compromising quality or food safety.

Competencies

• Change Management: Effectively manages change for self and team, supporting initiatives that position the business for longterm success.
• Customer Focus: Proactively builds relationships to deliver valueadded solutions and enhance internal and external customer engagement.
• Decision Making: Makes sound, timely decisions by balancing data analysis, judgment, and practical experience.
• Effective Communication: Communicates clearly, confidently, and persuasively with individuals and groups at all levels of the organization.
• Team Collaboration: Fosters collaboration and builds cohesive, empowered, and highperforming teams.
• Results Focus: Aligns resources, priorities, and accountability to achieve ambitious operational and business goals.
• Growth & Learning Mindset: Demonstrates and promotes a commitment to continuous learning and professional development.
• Process Management: Designs and manages effective processes by organizing people and activities into efficient, practical workflows.
• Motivating Others: Creates an engaging environment that inspires and empowers employees to perform at their best.
• Emotional Maturity: Maintains composure, resilience, and professionalism in highpressure or challenging situations.
• Technical & Functional Expertise: Demonstrates the technical knowledge and skills required to perform the role at a high level.
• Continuous Improvement: Actively identifies opportunities to improve operational efficiency, quality, and effectiveness.
• Conflict Management: Proactively and constructively addresses interpersonal conflicts to achieve positive outcomes.

KPIS

• Right the First Time (Pre-Op inspections)
• No micro incidents
• 99% MSS Compliance
• HACCP Audit Score satisfactory pass
• Health & Safety Incidents 0% lost time
• 85% A-players within the Sanitation team

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer

Wholesome Kids Catering is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing accommodation in accordance with the Accessibility of Ontarians with Disabilities Act. If you require accommodation throughout the recruitment and selection process, we will work with you to meet your needs. We thank all those applicants who have applied; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.