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Sanitation Operator

GOURMEY

GOURMEY

Paris, France
Posted on Apr 11, 2025
Want to build a tastier future through cutting-edge technologies? We are looking for a mission-driven, creative, and committed Sanitation Operator to join us 🦆. Come and bring your skills to the table!


GOURMEY is one of Europe's leading cultivated meat companies with global ambitions. Our vision is to create sustainable cultivated meat delights directly from animal cells for a conscious generation.

We believe in a world where succulence can share a table with positive impact and that cutting-edge technology combined with culinary arts can help us get there From engineers or scientists to culinary experts, we’re building an international team that shares the same passion for positive change. Currently a team of 65 Gourmates, we have dozens of nationalities at the table! Our differences are our strengths and our common language is food.

At GOURMEY, you will report Tami Dumond, our Production Site Manager.
Department
Operations
Employment Type
Full Time
Location
Paris
Workplace type
Onsite

This role's hiring manager:
Tami Dumond

What you will be doing?

You will be responsible for maintaining cleanliness and hygiene standards within the food manufacturing facility. You will play a vital role in preventing contaminationS and ensuring the safety and quality of our manufacturing and laboratory facility.

Key responsibilities:
  • Cleaning and sanitizing all production equipment, production and laboratory areas according to company and GMP cleaning standards to prevent cross-contamination
  • Moving, dissembling, and reassembling machinery and furniture for thorough cleaning, including scrubbing, rinsing, and sanitizing parts
  • Follow strict sanitation guidelines to prevent cross-contamination and maintain food safety standards
  • Monitor and document cleaning activities to ensure compliance with company and regulatory guidelines
  • Manage, stock, count, and organize sanitation supplies, quickly report any shortages or issues to upper management
  • Assist regularly with facility inspections and pest control efforts
  • Communicate any sanitation issues or concerns to the production team and management in a timely manner
  • Participate in training programs and follow all safety protocols and procedures to prevent contaminations, injuries, and accidents
  • Ensuring a safe and clean environment for production laboratory areas - removal of waste receptacles and waste materials

What about you?

  • High school diploma
  • At least 1 year experience in sanitation or large or sensitive equipment, preferably in a laboratory, fermentation, or ready-to-eat food manufacturing environment is helpful
  • Knowledge of sanitation practices and chemical handling is a must, certification preferred
  • Experience in good manufacturing practices for food or pharma manufacturing is helpful
  • Knowledge of cleaning (ATP) verification procedures helpful
  • Knowledge of chemical safety protocols and PPE is preferred
  • Strong attention to detail and the ability to work independently and efficiently in a fast-paced environment
  • Proficiency in English is preferred
Job-related constraints
  • The role implies to lift and carry up to 50 pounds (23 kg)
  • The role implies to stand, walk, bend, and kneel for extended periods of time
  • The role implies to wear gowning PPE and a respiratory mask for some activities
  • The role implies to work in humid or wet conditions
  • The role potentially implies to work on staggered hours (2-shift system)

What do we offer?

You will join a fast-growing startup located in the center of Paris, with a global ambition to build the future of food through cutting-edge technologies in an inclusive work environment valuing the importance of work-life balance.

We offer:
  • ⭐️ GOURMEY’s ESOP
  • 🌴 25 days of paid leave + extra holidays (depending on your contract)
  • 🧑‍⚕️ Attractive Health insurance policy (higher than the minimum required)
  • 🍌 Meal vouchers (We use Swile)
  • 🎳 Work-life balance monitoring
  • 🚴 Sustainable transportation and offer extra compensation to those who cycle to work
  • 🍎 Fresh fruits and nuts delivered weekly
  • 🎡 Annual company retreat

Want to know more about us?
We are a science, purpose, and engineering-driven company, founded in 2019 and now entering its next phase of growth after our recent fundraising.

We are dedicated to creating breakthrough technologies that will help address and push the boundaries of what’s possible – delivering innovations that benefit people and the planet. If you want to know more, have a look at our LinkedIn page, Career Site, Glassdoor reviews as well as the many press reviews (Bloomberg; Forbes).

About Gourmey

We believe in a world where spectacle and succulence share a table with sustainability and a positive impact. So we’re reimagining meat production to spare land and resources without sacrificing flavour. We’re pioneering a new food landscape where succulence meets sustainability.


GOURMEY is France's pioneering cultivated meat company. 🌎 We create sustainable cultivated meat delights for an uncompromising and conscious generation.

Join us: Join.gourmey.com

Our Hiring Process

Stage 1:

An introductory call with our Talent Acquisition Manager

Stage 2:

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