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Food Safety Specialist
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CookUnity
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About CookUnity Food has lost its soul to modern convenience. And with it, it has lost the power to nourish, inspire, and connect us. So in 2018, CookUnity was founded as the first‑of‑its‑kind platform that connects the world with the source of truly great food: chefs. Today, CookUnity delivers 50 million meals a year from the industry’s best chefs to homes all over the country. Fresh. Ready‑to‑eat. And crafted with the passion that nourishes body and soul. Unwilling to stop there, CookUnity is expanding beyond delivery to become an ever‑innovating marketplace focused on our singular mission: empower Chefs to nourish the world.
The Role The Food Safety Specialist ensures a sustainable, safe, clean, and functional environment in the CookUnity Commissary.
Responsibilities
Monitor food production and ensure all Chefs are adhering to food safety regulations
Perform critical checks including refrigeration, chemical concentration, and temperature checks
Communicate kitchen rules to Chefs as needed—gloves, hairnets, proper hand washing, cleaning of equipment, sanitizing of prep stations, etc.
Ensure all items in coolers and freezers are appropriately labeled. (Labels must include Chef Name, Product Name and Date)
Daily facility compliance walks including corrective actions
Work closely with other departments such as Kitchen Operations, Supply Chain and Maintenance to correct issues affecting food safety and quality
Ensure the facility is always ready for inspection by local regulator or third‑party auditor
Ensure all walk‑in coolers and stand‑alone fridges remain closed and temperature is at 41 degrees or lower
Perform weekly thermometer calibrations for Chefs and Food Safety team
Collaborate with other members of Food Safety team in Chef and employee training on food safety and sanitation topics
Perform facility and department audits
Collect and provide data on cooler function and sanitary transport to operations and facilities teams
Minimum Requirements
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 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 in G Suite/Google Workspace
Team player with a positive, collaborative mindset
Ability to work 30‑40 hours per week
Bilingual English/Spanish required
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!
Compensation All final pay rates will be determined by candidates experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities of the applicant, internal equity, and alignment with market data. Pay Range for this position: $19—$21 USD.
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.
Candidate Safety Notice
Apply only through our official channels. All open roles are listed on our official careers page: careers.cookunity.com
Our recruiters are real people — and easy to verify. You can always find them on LinkedIn with verified profiles. If you’re unsure, feel free to reach out to us on our official LinkedIn Company Page.
We only communicate through official CookUnity channels. That means emails ending in @cookunity.com and interviews held through official company platforms (Google Meet or Zoom) — never WhatsApp, Telegram, or SMS.
We’ll never ask for payment or personal financial details. If anyone does, please don’t share any information and let us know right away.
Seniority level Entry level
Employment type Full‑time
Job function Management and Manufacturing
Industries Food and Beverage Manufacturing
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Food Safety Specialist
role at
CookUnity
2 days ago Be among the first 25 applicants
About CookUnity Food has lost its soul to modern convenience. And with it, it has lost the power to nourish, inspire, and connect us. So in 2018, CookUnity was founded as the first‑of‑its‑kind platform that connects the world with the source of truly great food: chefs. Today, CookUnity delivers 50 million meals a year from the industry’s best chefs to homes all over the country. Fresh. Ready‑to‑eat. And crafted with the passion that nourishes body and soul. Unwilling to stop there, CookUnity is expanding beyond delivery to become an ever‑innovating marketplace focused on our singular mission: empower Chefs to nourish the world.
The Role The Food Safety Specialist ensures a sustainable, safe, clean, and functional environment in the CookUnity Commissary.
Responsibilities
Monitor food production and ensure all Chefs are adhering to food safety regulations
Perform critical checks including refrigeration, chemical concentration, and temperature checks
Communicate kitchen rules to Chefs as needed—gloves, hairnets, proper hand washing, cleaning of equipment, sanitizing of prep stations, etc.
Ensure all items in coolers and freezers are appropriately labeled. (Labels must include Chef Name, Product Name and Date)
Daily facility compliance walks including corrective actions
Work closely with other departments such as Kitchen Operations, Supply Chain and Maintenance to correct issues affecting food safety and quality
Ensure the facility is always ready for inspection by local regulator or third‑party auditor
Ensure all walk‑in coolers and stand‑alone fridges remain closed and temperature is at 41 degrees or lower
Perform weekly thermometer calibrations for Chefs and Food Safety team
Collaborate with other members of Food Safety team in Chef and employee training on food safety and sanitation topics
Perform facility and department audits
Collect and provide data on cooler function and sanitary transport to operations and facilities teams
Minimum Requirements
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 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 in G Suite/Google Workspace
Team player with a positive, collaborative mindset
Ability to work 30‑40 hours per week
Bilingual English/Spanish required
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!
Compensation All final pay rates will be determined by candidates experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities of the applicant, internal equity, and alignment with market data. Pay Range for this position: $19—$21 USD.
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.
Candidate Safety Notice
Apply only through our official channels. All open roles are listed on our official careers page: careers.cookunity.com
Our recruiters are real people — and easy to verify. You can always find them on LinkedIn with verified profiles. If you’re unsure, feel free to reach out to us on our official LinkedIn Company Page.
We only communicate through official CookUnity channels. That means emails ending in @cookunity.com and interviews held through official company platforms (Google Meet or Zoom) — never WhatsApp, Telegram, or SMS.
We’ll never ask for payment or personal financial details. If anyone does, please don’t share any information and let us know right away.
Seniority level Entry level
Employment type Full‑time
Job function Management and Manufacturing
Industries Food and Beverage Manufacturing
Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at CookUnity by 2x
Get notified about new Food Safety Specialist jobs in
Austin, TX .
#J-18808-Ljbffr