Food Safety Associate

The role:

The Food Safety Specialist ensures a safe, clean, and functional environment in the CookUnity Facility.

Responsibilities:

• Monitor production activities and ensure all chefs and employees comply 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 as necessary
• Ensure the facility is always inspection-ready for local regulators and third-party auditors.
• Collaborate with the Food Safety team to deliver chef and employee training on food safety and sanitation practices.
• Work closely with other departments such as Kitchen Operations, Supply Chain and Maintenance to correct issues affecting food safety and quality.
• Provide detailed reports on compliance status and recommendations for continuous improvement.

Requirements:

• Experience working with a team in a fast paced environment
• Good communication skills and ability to speak in a professional manner to a wide range of partners and stakeholders
• 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

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

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