Culinary Operatons Lead

Cookunity; New York (NY); On-site; USD 27,552 - 30,307; Full time

Job summary

CookUnity is seeking a proactive Culinary Operations Lead in New York. The role focuses on managing daily culinary activities, enforcing food safety practices, and ensuring recipe execution meets standards.

The ideal candidate has 1-2 years of experience, strong culinary and communication skills, and must obtain a Food Handler Certification within 30 days. Compensation ranges from $20 to $22 USD depending on experience.

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.
• Excellent organizational and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily culinary activities and enforce food safety practices.
• Support accurate stock rotation and monitor equipment usage.
• Assist Supervisors in recording production data.

Skills

Culinary techniques

Food safety

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Multitasking

Bilingual (English & Spanish)

Education

Food Handler Certification

Job description

About CookUnity

Food has lost its soul to modern convenience. And with 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.

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.

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

$20—$22 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.