JOSEPH POLLARD
Ottumwa,IA
Summary
Sanitation Supervisor with proactive and assertive approach to leading teams in maintaining high standards of cleanliness and safety. Demonstrates exceptional communication skills, ensuring clear and effective coordination among staff. Known for an ambitious drive consistently motivating team members to achieve optimal performance. Committed to fostering clean and safe environment while effectively managing daily sanitation operations.
Overview
1
1
Certification
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Sanitation Supervisor
JBS
Ottumwa, USA
10.2016 - Current
- Provided guidance to my team on proper use of PPE while working in a potentially hazardous environment.
- Trained new staff on the eight steps of sanitation and expectations for maintaining a sanitary environment.
- Oversaw the implementation of corrective actions when violations were found during inspections.
- Executed deep cleaning of production lines and hard-to-reach surfaces using chemical solutions and specialized equipment, ensuring sanitation compliance.
- Enforced safety and sanitation regulations.
- Motivated employees through performance incentives, fostering a positive work environment.
- Addressed employee questions or concerns related to safety practices or workplace hazards promptly.
- Ensured that all employees followed company policies related to hygiene, cleanliness, and safety standards.
- Maintains excellent regulatory rapport with USDA inspectors, ensuring seamless facility audits and 100% procedural compliance.
Assistant Kitchen Manager
Funky martin house
Ottumwa, USA
09.2016 - 10.2016
- Maintained compliance with health department regulations for food handling and storage, ensuring safe kitchen environment.
- Trained new employees in food preparation techniques, equipment usage, and kitchen safety protocols to enhance team competence.
- Provided feedback to staff members on their performance, offering constructive criticism.
Line Cook
Arbys
Ottumwa, USA
03.2015 - 09.2016
- Ensured cleanliness and organization of work area, including cooking surfaces, utensils, and equipment, to support efficient kitchen operations.
- Coordinated multiple tasks simultaneously, prioritizing product quality and service times to enhance customer satisfaction.
- Thrived under pressure in high volume environments, consistently delivering quality execution to meet service demands.
Lead
QSI Sanitation
Ottumwa, IA
05.2010 - 11.2014
- Adapted quickly to changing circumstances, such as changes and staffing or New procedures
- Utilized advanced problem-solving techniques when troubleshooting unexpected challenges that arose during cleaning operations
- Insured that all supplies necessary for successful completion of sanitation jobs were readily available.
Skills
- Safety inspections
- Delegating work assignments
- Chemical handling
- Sanitation documentation
- Problem-solving
- Attention to detail
- Reliability
- Time management abilities
- Active listening
- Decision-making
- Verbal and written communication
- Eight steps of sanitation
- Excellent communication with USDA and QA team
- Multitasking
Certification
- CPR
- Blood borne pathogen
- Supervisor development program
Timeline
Sanitation Supervisor
JBS
10.2016 - Current
Assistant Kitchen Manager
Funky martin house
09.2016 - 10.2016
Line Cook
Arbys
03.2015 - 09.2016
Lead
QSI Sanitation
05.2010 - 11.2014