Food Safety Associate

The role

The Food Safety Associate ensures a sustainable, safe, clean, and functional environment in the CookUnity Commissary. This person monitors food production and performs critical safety checks.

What you will do

• Monitor food production and ensure Chefs adhere to food safety regulations
• Perform critical checks including refrigeration, chemical concentration and temperature checks
• Communicate kitchen rules to Chefs
• Ensure all items in coolers and freezers are appropriately labeled
• Daily facility compliance walks including corrective actions
• Work with Kitchen Operations, Supply Chain and Maintenance to correct issues
• Ensure the facility is ready for inspection by local regulator or third party auditor
• Ensure walk-in coolers and stand alone fridges remain closed and at 41 degrees or lower
• Perform weekly thermometer calibrations
• Collaborate with Food Safety team in training on food safety and sanitation topics

Required qualifications

• Experience working in a high compliance food processing facility (USDA, FDA)
• Positive and committed to doing the right thing
• Experience working with a team in a fast paced environment
• Good communication skills and ability to speak in a professional manner
• 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 work 30-40 hours per week

Nice to have

• Bilingual English/Spanish preferred

Benefits

• Competitive hourly rates
• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• 401K
• Opportunities for advancement

About the company

CookUnity is a platform that connects the world with chefs to deliver meals. The company is an expanding marketplace focused on empowering chefs to nourish the world.