Cookunity
Overnight Food Safety Specialist
Los Angeles, California, United States. Posted 3 months ago
The role
The Overnight 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 training on food safety and sanitation practices.
- Work with Kitchen Operations, Supply Chain and Maintenance to correct issues.
- Provide detailed reports on compliance status and recommendations.
Required qualifications
- 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.
- Ability to stand for long periods, lift up to 50 lbs, and work in a physically demanding environment.
- Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and holidays as required.
- Bilingual English/Spanish.
Benefits
- Health Insurance coverage
- 401k Plan
- Paid sick days
About the company
CookUnity is a platform that connects the world with chefs to deliver meals. The company aims to empower chefs to nourish the world.