Overnight Food Safety Specialist

The role

The Food Safety Specialist ensures a safe, clean, and functional environment in the CookUnity Facility. This person monitors production activities and performs critical safety checks.

What you will do

• Monitor production activities and ensure compliance 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.
• Ensure the facility is inspection-ready for local regulators and third-party auditors.
• Collaborate with the Food Safety team to deliver chef and employee training.
• Work with Kitchen Operations, Supply Chain and Maintenance to correct issues.
• Provide detailed reports on compliance status and recommendations.

Required qualifications

• 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.
• 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.

About the company

CookUnity is a platform that connects the world with chefs to deliver meals. It delivers 50 million meals a year from chefs to homes all over the country.