Culinary Operatons Lead

Job Overview:

CookUnity is seeking a proactive and hands-on Culinary Operations Lead to help manage daily culinary activities, enforce food safety practices, and ensure recipe execution meets our established standards. The Culinary Operations Lead will support Supervisors and kitchen teams in maintaining operational efficiency, quality control, and a collaborative kitchen environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support accurate stock rotation using FIFO practices and flag expiration risks.
• Detect operational issues, equipment malfunctions, or process deviations and report in real time.
• Assist Supervisors in recording production data, ensuring batch tracking and shift documentation are accurate.
• Monitor correct equipment usage and report any malfunctions to the appropriate departments.
• Foster a respectful and team-oriented work environment, addressing conflicts when needed.
• Support internal audits and help implement immediate corrective actions during inspections.

Qualifications:

• 1-2 years of experience in a high-volume culinary or food production environment.
• Strong understanding of basic culinary techniques, food safety, and kitchen operations.
• Ability to multitask and work effectively under pressure.
• Excellent organizational and communication skills.
• Attention to detail and commitment to maintaining high standards of quality and hygiene.
• Flexibility to work varying shifts, including evenings, weekends, and holidays.
• Bilingual (English & Spanish) preferred.
• Food Handler Certification required or must be obtained within 30 days of hire.

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.