At StartKleen, strong processes and standard operating procedures are simply the price of admission. What sets us apart is how far we invest in our people. WINS is our internal leadership development program that turns committed team members into the managers who lead crews, protect food safety and keep plants running.
Where our Dos Amigos mentorship program welcomes new hires on their very first shift, WINS is built for the people who want to go further. It is the path for someone who sees a long career ahead and looking into putting in the work required for growth.
Why WINS Matters
WINS gives StartKleen the depth to step up when plants need it most. When a facility calls with a staffing crisis or faces a shutdown, the managers we develop through WINS are the reason we can respond fast and at scale.
Builds a bench of growth-ready leaders who can step in under pressure
Gives career-minded team members a clear path to development
Strengthens recruiting and long-term retention
Inside The Curriculum
The WINS curriculum is built around four pillars that move participants from doing the work to leading it.
Sanitation 101: The science and standards behind contract sanitation, taught by the people who built StartKleen’s processes.
Microbiology 101: Understanding the organisms food safety work controls, so floor decisions are grounded in the why.
Personal Development: Profiling and growth work that prepares each participant to lead people, not just tasks.
Taught From the Top: Senior managers and managing directors lead the sessions in person, every quarter.
More Than a Program— A Culture
Investing this heavily in training proves StartKleen lives its mission rather than just printing it on a business card.
Dos Amigos + WINS = Long-Term Success
Mentorship is where the StartKleen journey starts. Many Dos Amigos graduates go on to join WINS, moving from “you belong here” on their first shift to “you can lead here” a few years on.
Together, the two programs create a full-circle experience that turns entry-level jobs into lifelong careers, and turns committed people into the leaders who keep food safe.
Ready to Go Further?
Whether you’re already on a StartKleen crew or looking for a place that invests in how far you can go, WINS is your path forward.
