Sanitation Specialist

Company: Tovala
Location: Carol Stream
Posted on: February 16, 2026

Job Description:

Job Description Job Description We’re Tovala, a food-tech company reinventing home cooking to save consumers time. Through an innovative combination of hardware, software, and fresh food delivery, we make it incredibly simple for anyone to prepare and enjoy delicious, home-cooked meals without sacrificing time to do whatever matters to them. Through our superior technology, product experience and food quality, we have separated Tovala from the busy pack of other meal delivery businesses. In the process, we’ve amassed a loyal, rapidly growing following and our retention, product engagement and customer NPS are all best-in-class. We’ve raised over $100mm from great investors like Left Lane Capital, Origin Ventures, Y Combinator and Comcast Ventures and have invested strongly in building a unique culture that fosters growth, personal development and camaraderie. Sanitation Workers will be responsible for cleaning and sanitizing all aspects of our food production facility and operation. This includes cleaning and sanitizing all production equipment, floors, surfaces, and walls within the kitchen, break rooms, restrooms, and office area, as well as checking and restocking supplies as needed, while following Tovala’s food safety and employee safety policies. Food sanitation workers may also be required to complete relevant food safety / quality documentation. Essential Functions Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions. Cleaning and sanitizing all aspects of our food production facility and operation. Cleaning and sanitizing all production equipment, floors, surfaces, and walls within the kitchen, break rooms, restrooms, and office area Checking and restocking supplies as needed, while following Tovala’s food safety and employee safety policies Complete relevant food safety / quality documentation. Other duties as assigned Competencies Ability to work independently through a list of tasks, seeking guidance when needed Familiarity with cleaning solutions, including preparation and dilution of chemicals Education, Experience, Licenses and Certifications: Food certifications and licenses as required Previous janitorial / sanitation experience Physical Requirements Able to lift, push or pull up to fifty (50) pounds Able to stand, bend, lift and move intermittently during shifts of 8 hours Comfortable working in hot and cold temperature environments Anticipated Schedule: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday and Sunday : 6:00am - 4:00pm Subject to change as needed. The values we hold dear Put the team first We put what is best for the broader team ahead of what is best for ourselves or our immediate department. Get s!t done (well) We celebrate people at all levels for delivering high impact work that expands the bounds of what we’re able to do. Connect the dots We engage with curiosity to learn how our work impacts others so that we can problem-solve holistically and work collaboratively. Be Direct We share our perspective openly and directly, even when it feels difficult to do so. Embrace the obstacles We rise to meet challenges with a sense of urgency, resolve, and optimism. Champion the customer We consider and prioritize our customer in all of our decisions At Tovala we‘re committed to building a workplace that represents a variety of backgrounds, skills, and perspectives and do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. Everyone is welcome here! We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.

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