Sanitation Specialist
Tovala
Carol Stream, IL, USA
USD 19.5-19.5 / hour + Equity
Posted on Apr 28, 2026
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.
Position Summary:
The Sanitation Specialist 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:
- Cleaning and sanitizing all aspects of the food production facility and operations, including equipment, floors, surfaces, and walls across production, kitchen, break rooms, restrooms, and office areas
- Thoroughly cleaning and sanitizing production machines, equipment, and individual machine parts, including disassembly and reassembly as required
- Checking and restocking supplies as needed, while following Tovala’s food safety and employee safety policies
- Completing all relevant food safety and quality documentation accurately and on time
- Performing 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 Demands
- 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
Compensation & Benefits:
Tovala uses market data, geography, and placement of internal employees to determine salary. Additionally, we offer all employees real ownership in the company in the form of a competitive equity package.
- Flexible paid time off (with a minimum of 15 days off you are highly encouraged to take)
- Comprehensive healthcare coverage we really invest in
- 401k with match
- Free Tovala Smart Oven and discounted Tovala meals
- Paid holidays and our winter holiday office shutdown where the offices and facilities close for a week around Christmas and New Years
- Various other perks - recognition programs, continued learning stipend, casual dress code, in-office coffee, snacks and drinks, and Tovala swag
Our Values
> 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!
19.5 - 19.5 USD