Food Safety Supervisor — Ready-to-Eat Kitchen Leader

CookUnity; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 30,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Lunch served daily

401K and health benefits

Job summary

CookUnity is seeking a Food Safety Supervisor to monitor and verify that food production adheres to safety and quality standards in our kitchens. The role requires a Bachelor's in Food Science or Food Safety and a Certified Food Safety Manager, with experience in ready-to-eat meal production.

You will oversee regulatory inspection readiness, daily refrigeration and sanitation checks, cook-chill records review, and the development of safety programs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Food Science, Food Safety, or equivalent experience in a high compliance environment.
• Certified Food Safety Manager (e.g., ServSafe) or equivalent certification.
• Proven experience in food safety, quality control, or a related role.
• Strong knowledge of food safety regulations and standards.
• Excellent communication and training skills.
• Analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Attention to detail and a commitment to maintaining high standards of food safety.
• Competitive hourly rate.
• 401K and health benefits available.
• Opportunities for professional growth and development.
• Lunch served daily.

Responsibilities

• Actively participate in regulatory inspection readiness, processes and corrective actions
• Monitor critical limits with daily checks of refrigeration, sanitation chemicals, dish machine operation, etc
• Review and verify records for cook-chill processes
• Assist in developing and implementing food safety programs including Chef audits, internal assessments, training materials.
• Train GMPs, sanitation, and safe food handling to employees and Chef teams
• Promote a food safety culture within the organization
• Identify and assess potential food safety risks in the production process
• Monitor and inspect food production, handling, and storage areas for compliance with food safety standards
• Assist with environmental monitoring and shelf life testing

Skills

Communication

Training skills

Analytical thinking

Problem-solving

Attention to detail

Knowledge of food safety regulations

Education

Bachelor's degree in Food Science/ Food Safety

Certified Food Safety Manager (e.g., ServSafe)

Job description

CookUnity is seeking a Food Safety Supervisor to monitor and verify that food production adheres to safety and quality standards in our kitchens. The role requires a Bachelor's in Food Science or Food Safety and a Certified Food Safety Manager, with experience in ready-to-eat meal production.

You will oversee regulatory inspection readiness, daily refrigeration and sanitation checks, cook-chill records review, and the development of safety programs.