Culinary Operations Supervisor

CookUnity; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 33,062 - 41,328; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Healthcare coverage

Daily lunch

Growth opportunities

Job summary

CookUnity is looking for a Culinary Operations Supervisor in Seattle, WA, to manage daily kitchen operations with a focus on consistency, safety, and accountability. The position demands strong leadership in fast-paced environments, adherence to food safety standards, and proactive problem solving.

The ideal candidate should have experience supervising high-volume production teams and a strong knowledge of GMPs and SOPs. Benefits include weekly pay, healthcare coverage, and daily lunch provided.

Qualifications

• Experience supervising teams in high-volume food production or commercial kitchens.
• Strong knowledge of GMPs, SOP enforcement, and food safety compliance.
• Ability to monitor live operations and intervene when standards are not met.

Responsibilities

• Execute daily kitchen operations with consistency, safety, and accountability.
• Maintain an active floor presence and enforce operational standards.
• Ensure smooth shift execution across production zones.

Skills

Team supervision

Food safety compliance

Operational standards enforcement

Real-time decision making

Cross-functional teamwork

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.

Culinary Operations Supervisor

The Role

The Culinary Operations Supervisor is a hands‑on leader responsible for executing daily kitchen operations with consistency, safety, and accountability. This role ensures strict adherence to SOPs, GMPs, and food safety standards while supporting Culinary Operations Leads and chef teams during live service.

You will maintain an active floor presence, enforce operational standards, elevate risks, and ensure smooth shift execution across production zones. Success in this role is measured by operational consistency, compliance, workflow integrity, and team performance.

You Are

• A strong floor leader who thrives in fast‑paced kitchen environments.
• Detail‑oriented and uncompromising when it comes to SOP and food safety compliance.
• Calm under pressure and confident making real‑time decisions.
• Comfortable escalating risks and holding teams accountable.
• Highly organized and proactive with follow‑through.
• A clear communicator who ensures alignment across shifts and leadership.

Must Have

• Experience supervising teams in high‑volume food production or commercial kitchens.
• Strong knowledge of GMPs, SOP enforcement, and food safety compliance.
• Ability to monitor live operations and intervene when standards are not met.
• Experience documenting incidents, violations, and corrective actions.
• Comfort working cross‑functionally with Food Safety, Sanitation, and Operations teams.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities during live service.

Nice to Have

• Experience auditing recipes or production execution.
• Familiarity with live production software or digital tracking tools.
• Experience in ready‑to‑eat or multi‑chef production environments.
• Bilingual (English/Spanish).

Benefits

• Weekly pay.
• Healthcare coverage through Cigna.
• Daily lunch provided.
• Growth and advancement opportunities.

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: $24—$30 USD.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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.