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Food Safety Specialist

CookUnity
Los Angeles, CA Full Time
POSTED ON 2/12/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/9/2025

Job Description

Job Description

About CookUnity

CookUnity is a chef-to-you marketplace connecting talented chefs with consumers, revolutionizing meal delivery. We bring small-batch, restaurant-quality meals to eaters nationwide, crafted by a diverse collective of all-star chefs. With over 100 inspired chefs from cities like NYC, LA, Austin, and more, our weekly subscription offers a wide range of hand-crafted meals to cater to various palates and dietary preferences.

Delivering over 3 million meals per month , we empower working chefs, tripling their income and supporting their growth. CookUnity is committed to fueling stronger communities by embracing opportunities to make a positive social impact, whether through combating food insecurity, supporting local businesses, or creating opportunities for culinary talent across the Americas.

The role :

The Food Safety Specialist ensures a safe, clean, and functional environment in the CookUnity Facility.

Responsibilities :

  • Monitor production activities and ensure all chefs and employees comply with food safety regulations.
  • Assist chefs with cooking and cooling logs, safety storage and other critical tasks
  • Perform critical checks including refrigeration, chemical concentration, temperature monitoring and equipment calibrations
  • Conduct daily facility compliance walks, document findings, and assign corrective actions as necessary
  • Ensure the facility is always inspection-ready for local regulators and third-party auditors.
  • Collaborate with the Food Safety team to deliver chef and employee training on food safety and sanitation practices.
  • Work closely with other departments such as Kitchen Operations, Supply Chain and Maintenance to correct issues affecting food safety and quality.
  • Provide detailed reports on compliance status and recommendations for continuous improvement.

Requirements :

  • Experience working in a high compliance food processing facility (USDA, FDA) or large volume food business with established food safety programs
  • Experience working with a team in a fast paced environment
  • Good communication skills and ability to speak in a professional manner to a wide range of partners and stakeholders
  • Ability to build relationships and explain food safety concepts in plain language
  • Ability to work independently and complete assigned duties without direct supervision
  • Proficiency G Suite / Google Workspace.
  • Team player with a positive, collaborative mindset
  • Ability to stand and walk for extended periods
  • Ability to complete tasks in cold (coolers) or hot (kitchens) environments
  • Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and holidays as required
  • Bilingual English / Spanish
  • Benefits

    Health Insurance coverage

    401k Plan

    Paid sick days

    Awesome opportunity to join a company that is looking to change how we eat and how chefs work!

    ENG1P

    Compensation All final pay rates will be determined by candidates experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities of the applicant, internal equity, and alignment with market data.

    Pay Range for this position

    18—$19 USD

    If you're interested in this role, please submit your application and if we think you might be a fit, we'll get in touch with you. Thank you for your time!

    CookUnity is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are dedicated to creating a community of inclusion and an environment free from discrimination or harassment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship status, protected veteran status, genetic information, or physical or mental disability.

    Salary : $18 - $19

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