Sr. Sanitation Manager

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

CookUnity is seeking a Senior Sanitation Manager to lead and elevate our sanitation programs, ensuring the highest standards of cleanliness and food safety across our facilities. This role is critical in maintaining regulatory compliance and fostering a culture of food safety and sanitation excellence.

As the Senior Sanitation Manager , you will be responsible for building and managing CookUnity's first internal sanitation team, overseeing daily sanitation operations, and ensuring all sanitation procedures align with food safety regulations, including USDA and GFSI standards. You will work closely with cross-functional teams, including Food Safety & Quality Assurance (FSQA), Supply Chain, and Operations, to optimize sanitation practices, manage third-party cleaning services, and support continuous improvement initiatives.

This role requires a hands-on leader with strong organizational skills, a passion for sanitation, and the ability to develop and implement best-in-class sanitation programs. The ideal candidate is a proactive problem solver who can train, coach, and lead a sanitation team while ensuring compliance with safety protocols and maintaining an efficient, well-organized operation.

This is a hybrid role , requiring on-site presence across multiple shifts, with the ability to travel as needed. Bilingual proficiency in English and Spanish is required.

Responsibilities

• Facility Sanitation Oversight : Conduct daily facility inspections to ensure sanitation tasks are completed effectively and in compliance with internal standards and regulatory requirements.
• Chemical Safety & Training : Ensure employees understand chemical safety, proper handling, and usage; identify training gaps and develop sanitation training programs based on needs.
• Sanitation Program Development : Lead the creation and implementation of CookUnity's first internal sanitation team, including hiring, training, and managing sanitation personnel.
• Team Leadership & Compliance : Supervise hourly associates during 2nd and 3rd shifts , ensuring adherence to sanitation protocols, workplace safety, and regulatory requirements.
• Vendor & Supply Chain Management : Serve as the primary point of contact for third-party cleaning services and collaborate with the Supply Chain team to manage chemical and cleaning supply purchases.
• Pest Control & Corrective Actions : Ensure sanitation-related corrective actions from inspections, audits, and pest control deficiencies are resolved efficiently and documented properly.
• Regulatory & Audit Readiness : Work closely with the Senior FSQA Manager to maintain regulatory compliance (USDA, FDA, GFSI) and prepare for internal / external audits and inspections.
• Master Sanitation Plan Execution : Partner with the Food Safety Manager to develop, implement, and reinforce all elements of the Master Sanitation Plan to drive continuous improvement.
• Organization & Documentation : Maintain cleanliness and organization of chemical storage areas, sanitation logs, and compliance records.
• Cross-functional Collaboration : Attend weekly meetings with leadership and cross-functional teams to provide sanitation updates, discuss challenges, and implement solutions.
• Other Duties : Perform additional responsibilities as assigned by management to support the FSQA department.

Qualifications

Experience : 4 years of experience leading sanitation efforts in a food processing or manufacturing environment.

Benefits

Health Insurance coverage

401k Plan

We grow, you grow : Stock Options Plan granted on Day 1

Eligible for a bi-annual performance bonus

PTO policy and paid sick days

5- year Sabbatical : After 5 years with CookUnity, you get a 4-week paid sabbatical

Family leave :

Compassionate Leave : 3-5 days each time the need arises

A generous amount of CookUnity credits to enjoy our amazing meals, added to your account, monthly

Wellness perks : access to a nutritional coach and fitness subsidies to build a healthy lifestyle

Personalized Spanish coach

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

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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

100,000-$140,000 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 : $100,000 - $140,000