Contract Recruiter - Product

CookUnity; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 83,000 - 124,000; Part time

Job summary

CookUnity is seeking a senior-level freelance recruiter to partner with our Talent Acquisition team on critical searches across the U.S. and Canada. The role focuses on sourcing, engaging, and closing top-tier talent for Product, Tech, and leadership roles.

You will collaborate with our in-house team to build pipelines, manage candidate experience end-to-end, and drive hiring excellence during a key growth phase for CookUnity.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of full-cycle recruiting experience in tech/product/data
• Proven ability to recruit for senior roles in high-growth environments
• Experience using Greenhouse and LinkedIn Recruiter

Responsibilities

• Partner with hiring managers and the in-house team on end-to-end searches
• Build pipelines through strategic sourcing and outreach
• Advise on intake, calibration, and hiring strategy with stakeholders
• Manage candidate experience with timely feedback and clear communication
• Lead interview debriefs and data-driven decisions
• Collaborate on employer branding to attract top talent
• Leverage ATS/CRM tools and recruitment platforms to maximize reach
• Track funnel metrics and time-to-hire for continuous improvement

Skills

Full-cycle recruiting

Sourcing strategies

Stakeholder management

Clear communication

Tools

Greenhouse

LinkedIn Recruiter

Job description

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.

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.

If that mission has you hungry in more ways than one, you’ve found the right job posting.

About The Talent Team

At CookUnity, Talent is at the core of how we scale with intention. As part of our growing Talent Acquisition team, you’ll join a tight-knit, high-impact group that values ownership, excellence, and strong partnerships. We act as strategic advisors to the business, working to identify and attract exceptional talent that aligns with our values and drives our mission forward. We’re a people-first, product-led company that moves fast and stays focused on making an impact—together.

This is a remote-friendly hybrid role with a preference for candidates based in New York City, where we have a vibrant HQ and frequent in-person collaboration.

The Role

We’re looking for a senior-level freelance recruiter to partner with our Talent Acquisition team and hiring managers on high-impact searches across the U.S. and Canada. This role will focus on sourcing, engaging, and closing top-tier, values-aligned talent across diverse functions—primarily focused on Product, and senior leadership roles.

You’ll collaborate closely with our in-house recruiting team to build strong pipelines, lead candidate engagement, and help drive hiring excellence during a key growth phase for CookUnity.

What You’ll Do

• Partner with hiring managers and the in-house recruiting team to own full-cycle searches or key portions of them, depending on project needs.
• Build strong pipelines of top active and passive candidates through strategic sourcing and personalized outreach.
• Act as a trusted partner and advisor to hiring managers—supporting intake, calibration, and hiring strategy discussions.
• Manage candidate experience end-to-end, ensuring clear communication, timely feedback, and a high-touch approach.
• Lead interview debriefs and structured decision-making, ensuring alignment with CookUnity’s values and leadership principles.
• Collaborate on employer branding and market positioning to attract A+ talent in competitive markets.
• Leverage tools like LinkedIn Recruiter, Greenhouse, GEM, and AI-based sourcing platforms to optimize reach and efficiency.
• Track and share progress using a data-driven approach, identifying opportunities to improve funnel health and time-to-hire.

About You

• 5+ years of full-cycle recruiting experience, ideally in product-led, high-growth environments.
• Proven ability to recruit for Tech/Engineering, Product, or Data roles—and familiarity with U.S. hiring markets.
• Strong sourcing expertise and creative strategies to engage passive candidates.
• Comfortable working with senior stakeholders, providing both strategic guidance and hands‑on recruiting support.
• Experience with ATS and CRM tools (we use Greenhouse) and strong command of LinkedIn Recruiter.
• Excellent communication and relationship‑building skills—you know how to represent the brand with professionalism and warmth.
• Self‑starter who thrives in fast‑paced, dynamic environments with minimal oversight.

Nice to Have

• Familiarity with North American and LATAM markets.
• Understanding of talent marketing and employer branding tactics.
• Conversational Spanish is a big plus.

Why CookUnity?

We’re a profitable, mission-driven company with over 70% YoY growth, passionate about transforming mealtime with chef-crafted, personalized meals. We value excellence, ownership, and relationships—and we’re growing fast.

Learn more about how we work: CookUnity's Leadership Principles

If this resonates with you, we’d love to connect!

If you’re interested in this role, please submit your application, and if we think you might be a fit, we'll get in touch with you. Thank you for your time!

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.